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Been a experimenter with bullets for over 60 years, from copper jacketed lead core to brass. Bullets have come along way in those 60... -
My 505 Gibbs..... GMA action Kreiger Barrel, Bastogne Walnut.. 11#s empty Been using Norma Brass, CEB Solids and Raptors.... Very...
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I had a .505 that cycled smoothly. No hiccups. And was very accurate. CEB solids and Northfork solids. Target is 50 yards. Mature...
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I have had the privileged opportunity to see and hold that M70, and I can attest it is an absolutely stunning rifle... Russ
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For a couple of seasons I hunted with a beautiful V.C Roundbody double in .500 N.E. A stunning rifle that shot incredibly well and I...
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Bertram brass makes regular batches. And can be found from multiple distributors. There have been rumors of Bertram brass varying in...
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My recent trade result. I haven’t even received it yet. Still enroute Pre64 custom .458WM 22” barrel
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I’ve been using solid coppers really consistently the last 6 or 7 years, I have experience with Barnes, Hammer, and Lehigh Defense in a...
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@michael458 has done extensive studies showing bullets like the CEB solid no.13 exert less strain than most conventional bullets.
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Never taped it, never will. I do cherish all the stories that came from the hunt often.
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Here is what a 39 5/8 in buff looks like.
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Here is a recoil calculator that you can play with https://shooterscalculator.com/recoil-calculator.php you will see that bullet... -
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Recoil is a result of accelerating the bullet to velocity. The weight of powder has an effect because it is also accelerated. So chamber...
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Here we go. First up just wanted to show how close the weights are with these Raptors - talk about precision machining! Next, I had...
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michael458 replied to the thread Knurled Jacketed Bullets For Double Rifles.No.
