Recent content by petander

Yep heavier could be possible with modern powders. It's the powder space that limits bullet weight here. But this is 470 grains,can't change it,so be it. I only shoot heavier from 500 S&W, a 600 grn from a 2,5 snub is interesting. I know what Garrett has.

Mine has .375 meplat. No GC. This was the heaviest "reasonable weight" bullet available to cycle in Marlins at the time. I remember how I googled Robert, found his email and politely asked about possibility to buy a mold. Considering my location. I then sent him US dollars in an envelope...

I have been casting and shooting a 470 grain Robert Applegate WFN bullet for 25 years in 45-70 Marlins. Such a lovely slug. But I have not hunted with them, here in Finland all cast bullets are considered solids = no big game hunting. No matter what BHN,go figure. An expanding bullet is...

Hornady 350 RN is a tougher bullet than the similar 350 FN. RN is made for 458 velocities and won't open up well from a 45-70. Unless very close. I have used both for moose since the 90's, my Marlin load is (too) hot @ 2150 fps, still the FN does not open much past 100 meters. A calf @ 125 it...

German #4 @ 1 X mag. Berm is 75 meters

Then there is the 7x65R version. I have this combination gun with a 20 gauge / 7x65R . Merkel made the 7 mm barrel free floating, it shoots groups like a good bolt rifle. I find myself stalking deer with this one quite often. Slug up close for unicorns, 7 mm point blank up to 200 m. I like...

I hear you about #4 reticle. My "new-for-me" 80's Sako 375 H&H is wearing a steel tube B.Nickel 1-4x24 with a #4 reticle. That scope is from the 80's as well, I have had it on many rifles since 94 or so when it came to me. One does not shoot tiny 300 m groups with a #4 but at 1x, I can break...

Oh yes! I just got one last week, not a Mannlicher stock though. But an AV in 375 H&H. Feels funny to be "breaking in" an 80's rifle but these sometimes come nearly unfired. Mine came with some copper and pitting accordingly but I bought it anyway. Smooth like butter action, perfect 2 lbs...

German and austrian riflescopes have served me well for 50+ years. I have had others too. Here in Finland we hunt in low light,cold and snow. Taking the same scopes to Africa is stretching it a bit.

Can you check the bores with a borescope? That would help me to decide. I do not buy a gun without seeing the bore.

It is a B.Nickel 1-4 x 24, an 80's scope. I have had it for 30 years. It has been serviced and nitrogen filled twice, not because it broke, the opposite: to prevent it from breaking. German #4 reticle, 26 mm tube. Clear view like Zeiss etc. No "black ring", all you see is the reticle. I break...

It is easy to like this one! Functions flawlessly, buttersmooth bolt, brass ejects beautifully to the right , also when rapid firing a "Dinosaur Drill". Barrel looks new, I'm actually breaking in a 40 years old rifle barrel, to cut down copper fouling. Price was good, no collector value...

Suppressors are not registered here. If you have a gun permit, you can buy a suppressor. They have actually been recommended for decades with no stigma whatsoever. Of course certain powers have tried to ban them,too.

No problem at all,Sir! I did not take it that way. Besides,I don't need to be liked. :) To add: after we get the buying permit and buy the gun,we have one month to try and get an appointment for gun inspection. A police officer then checks that the papers and gun match. New guns have been...