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Jhsmith replied to the thread Ruger Alaskan Bush Rifle 9.3x62 New In Box For Sale.I’m surprised my favorite Canuck hasn’t chimed in! -
Jhsmith replied to the thread .45 acp ammo for sale.Pm sent
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Nosler Accubond 250gr in 9.3x62 is likely to be my next load project. Likely to be driven by Lovex SO62
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Old school, I like the 286 gr. bullets, and the 300g gr. Swift in my 9.3x62, even on elk and deer, but mostly on Cape Buffalo..I think...
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I think you did well, people want $300+ for those scopes used alone and I really like the wood.
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Nothing wrong with that!
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My tried and true is an old school Leupold VX-1 1-4X. I suspect they have reduced it to their Freedom line. Here's the thing. It is...
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Jhsmith reacted to Hunter-Habib's post in the thread The Cannon Myth: Why I'd Rather Hit Than Bruise with
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@SStomcat Now, check out this other end of the spectrum. I took this big fellow yesterday. Rifle used was a magnificent .505 Gibbs... -
Jhsmith reacted to Pondoro's post in the thread The Cannon Myth: Why I'd Rather Hit Than Bruise with Like.
No problem to scope a .470..plenty of eye distance.. I have taken 4 buffalo with this setup. It is accurate to at least 80 meters..with...
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Jhsmith reacted to Hunter-Habib's post in the thread The Cannon Myth: Why I'd Rather Hit Than Bruise with Like.
Not at all. I personally think that we old timers should always be encouraging towards you beginners. You are our future, after all. And...
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Jhsmith reacted to Hunter-Habib's post in the thread The Cannon Myth: Why I'd Rather Hit Than Bruise with Like.
@SStomcat This is the Cape buffalo I shot in Mozambique with my 7x57mm Mauser Churchill Gun Makers Model Deluxe. Ammunition used was...
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Jhsmith reacted to jbirdwell's post in the thread (2) Nice West German Zeiss Diavari Scopes with Like.
I’ll take the 3-9
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Jhsmith reacted to Freetrade's post in the thread (2) Nice West German Zeiss Diavari Scopes with Like.
I’ll take the 1.5 x 4.5 straight tube!
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I have been using 270gr Hornady Interlocks in my 375 Ruger for stuff here in the US. Never an issue, but I haven’t hunting anything...
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Jhsmith reacted to odonata's post in the thread What is your real hunting distance limit? with Like.
My current limit of 200 yards was chosen mainly because of the brushy woods I normally hunt in makes longer shots than that a rarity. So...