Recent content by Razorback

Sounds like the perfect combo.

It doesn’t matter what you believe or don’t believe. There’s only reality. I knew Chris before the Martini express rifle was designed, when he was trying to sell me the original express rifle in 450 Rigby. I told him I hated the stock design and the bolt shroud. I like to think that was at...

Love it. Nothing like a little perspective

I agree that 300 win mag and others are certainly more practical and slightly better performance. I do however get close to 3100 with 180 fr northforks in mine. But like you said, vintage rifles and nostalgia are certainly worth it to me in this case. There’s just something special about a...

I can see you’re somewhat of a concrete thinker. I wasn’t suggesting that he personally built them in a shop behind his Dallas office. Chris did however direct the building of Martini express rifles and was responsible for bringing Ralf on board for the project which has been a resounding...

I had been trying to get Chris to build me one for years and then they posted this on Insta. Immediately put one on order.

It’s not for the masses but is alive and well with folks that populate forums such as this. I have a pre 64 model 70 and a Heym Martini in 300 HH that should be here anytime now. Whenever I’m considering a custom build, it’s always on the short list. Has that great combo of classic/nostalgia...

Definitely can’t go wrong with Lin. He’s making me a companion piece to the above Bowie with Damascus blade. We are very blessed in Arkansas to have some of the finest Master Smiths out there.

Lin had these done for this Bowie he made me. I think his nephew does the leather work. Absolutely top notch. I’m sure since he made your knives, he’d take care of you.

For dangerous game, I wouldn’t go lighter than 300gr. North fork, SAF, TBBC are my go to bullets and I’m sure a TSX would be fine. I used a 375 RUM with 300 gr North Forks once on safari and it was like a death ray.

You could pick up some cheap Hornady to play with. Gordy’s had some for $50-60, headstamped 275 that I bought a few weeks ago.

My vote for number one is Woodleigh Hydro if I had to pick just one. They have worked exceptionally well for us. Have used the CEB solid on several hunts as well and they are basically the equal to the hydro. Would not hesitate to use them in the future and they are generally available.

Wow!

Congratulations! She’s a beauty. I can relate to the downtime getting expensive! 275 is perfectly fine for any PG. Especially when you pair it with heavy Aframe.

Yes bonded bullets. 375, 404 and 308. If memory serves, they became available in 2022 and more in 2023. I even bought some on sale in 8/2024. I wish they made 505 and 510 as well. I’m forced to use Aframes. In their defense, I’m sure these niche companies operate on razor thin margins and...