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michael458 reacted to Tanks's post in the thread Elephant caliber with Like.

For the record, as seen in the picture below, I wear an Apple Watch Ultra (1. gen) while hunting and have never worn a Rolex while...

Today at 9:57 AM
michael458 replied to the thread Cast Lead vs Monolithic Solids for Serious Work.....................

Now with some of the how and why taken care of, lets continue................... #3 Construction & Material Construction of a solid is...

Today at 9:33 AM
michael458 replied to the thread Cast Lead vs Monolithic Solids for Serious Work.....................

Good Morning @David jr and our group. First, lets start with my experience with Cast Bullets and the test material that has been used...

Today at 8:28 AM
michael458 posted the thread Cast Lead vs Monolithic Solids for Serious Work.................... in Firearms & ammunition.

A couple of posts from @David jr caught my attention a couple of weeks ago, from "What Did you Load Today" thread. Shortly thereafter...

Today at 7:50 AM
michael458 reacted to ldmay375's post in the thread 405 gr Hard Cast vs 300 gr TSX with Like.

My first awareness of this smaller company. But apparently they have been around awhile. This 45-70 load seems like a good one with what...

Yesterday at 5:24 AM
michael458 reacted to ldmay375's post in the thread 405 gr Hard Cast vs 300 gr TSX with Like.

My unsolicited non-Buffalo hunting 2 cents. Most cast bullets that begin with a fine looking flat nose / meplat are not going to...

Yesterday at 5:24 AM
michael458 reacted to ldmay375's post in the thread 405 gr Hard Cast vs 300 gr TSX with Like.

These folks produce some uncommon 45-70 factory loads...

Yesterday at 5:24 AM
michael458 reacted to Hyde Hunter's post in the thread What did you reload today? with Love.

today I finished up loads for my plains game cull and cape buffalo hunt in Sept. 9.3x62 will be shooting 210gr CEB tipped Raptors in my...

Thursday at 6:20 PM
michael458 reacted to Hyde Hunter's post in the thread Elephant caliber with Like.

why lead bullets, when you can shoot better bullets like CEB 450 Safari Solids. You are handicapping your self with lead. I know lead...

Thursday at 10:50 AM
michael458 reacted to AZDAVE's post in the thread Elephant caliber with Like.

I have exactly putting holes in two elephants. Last fall my wife was shooting her 375 with 350gr solids, I was shooting my 500/416. With...

Thursday at 10:49 AM
michael458 reacted to zephyr's post in the thread Elephant caliber with Like.

Tanks said: Well, my point is to have enough gun so one does not have to solely...

Thursday at 10:42 AM
michael458 reacted to Tanks's post in the thread Elephant caliber with Like.

Well, my point is to have enough gun so one does not have to solely depend on the PH to have a shot at a charging animal. Some PHs I...

Wednesday at 12:37 PM
michael458 reacted to coyote wacker's post in the thread Elephant caliber with Love.

Having a 458 WM being built its the only rifle that I will need and use on several hunts comming up. Loaded with Cutting Edge Bullets...

Wednesday at 12:37 PM
michael458 reacted to zephyr's post in the thread Elephant caliber with Like.

You're going to hunt Elephant .... Buy yourself an Elephant Gun ....

Wednesday at 12:31 PM
michael458 reacted to Wyatt Smith's post in the thread What did you reload today? with Like.

44 special today. “Beer can” loads. A 262 grain bullet from the RCBS 44-250K mold. Starline case, 4.5 grains of TiteGroup, and a Fiocci...

May 18, 2026

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