Recent content by mgstucson

My 35 Whelen AI (.454) and 375 Whelen AI (.453) are both .450+ shoulders. The G&H 400 Whelen was always a .458 shoulder. Of course fired cases are a bit more. That is indeed the best way to make the 30-06 case the most efficient. Of course Herr Bock knew that a century ago. He also made the...

I would also have to add the 9.3x62 to my list as well.

There is no free lunch, so you can't get the same performance from less powder, but you can get close to yesteryears big cartridge performance in today's smaller cartridges with less powder and recoil WITH HEAVY FOR CALIBER bullets. I find you cannot make a 375 Whelen compete with a 375 H&H in...

Springfield 1903's average about 8.5-9lbs CZ 550 Safari around 9lbs Rem 7600 around 7.5lbs So the weight difference isn't anything that can't be compensated for. The rotating bolts are similar to semi-autos (Garand's, AK's and AR's) except I find it a little more reliable (and cleaner) to...

I see we agree about reliability of the earlier models (760). I found the same to be true of my 742 semi-auto hunting in frequently wet and thickly forested environments. I have hunted the desert southwest with my 7600 without issue. I believe that is the primary reason Remington redesigned...

I have 2 Rem 7600's in 30-06. They are both destined to be barreled in 375 Whelen and 400 Whelen. The good folks at Accuracy Systems (www.remington7600.com) Will re-barrel, tune triggers, and re-stock if needed. They GUARANTEE under MOA accuracy. So much for pump rifles not being...

Lots of good info. I bought a couple of those barrel extensions already. I will probably order a few more "just in case", or end up wishing I had.

I have seen a few of these on GB from time to time, but haven't purchased one yet. I have a real affinity for pump rifles, and this is the only one I know factory chambered for belted magnums. I want a pump in 458 WM. The BAR was successfully converted to 458WM, so I am sure it will work in...

The Remington 760 will work, 7600 is better. Both are equally strong, but the 7600 has fewer, larger locking lugs on the bolt. I consider it more reliable. So did Remington, and that is why the improved 7600 replaced the 760 in their lineup. Both are good to over 60,000psi. The modern...

Well, I have never been to Africa yet, but from all I have read here and in other threads, my first buffalo hunt will be with a 416 Ruger or a 458 WM or my 458 Lott (if I can master the recoil), with a PH using a 458 Lott or bigger (preferably something starting with a 5). I am beginning to...

I don't think I would recommend a single shot for hunting any DG, and I am certainly not proficient enough to do it myself, but there is at least one PH in the world who is. No telling how many years of practice that took. I feel a little under-gunned with a double, although 2 is definitely...

Kevin Robertson reported that under standard procedures required of all PH's on the PH school course, the course record for the 6 target timed/accurate fire shooting event simulating a charge was owned by the guy with the Ruger No 1 and cartridge loops sewed on the shoulder of his shirt...

Dr. Kevin Roberston from Africa (Veternarian, PH for 30 years, and PH Instructor) has hunted everything but really loved and focused on buffalo hunting. He is very keen on 350 gr 375 bullets for buffalo over 300gr offerings. Although he reported 300gr being good, with good bullets and shot...

Yes, I can definitely see his point from an ammo makers point of view. He has to balance cost, marketing, liability, and manufacturing concerns. When only considering what works best for me, all I have to consider is what will work best in my equipment and serve my needs. Personal safety of...

Well I know nothing of killing big cats, although I have been close enough to drop my hat on mt. lion before, while deer hunting here in AZ. Wish I had a mt. lion tag at the time. It was about 120lb tomcat. Thought I might have to shoot it with my 30-06 in self-defense, but he let me off the...