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Rick HOlbert replied to the thread What would you do with a 358 Winchester?.About what I'd expect with the Hornady bullet. I use 200 & 225grn North Forks and 225grn Woodleigh RN Weldcores and have yet to recover... -
Rick HOlbert reacted to dgr416's post in the thread What would you do with a 358 Winchester? with
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I just got a like new savage 99 brush rifle in 358 win .I have not shot it yet but I got dies and bullets with it .I didnt want to start... -
Rick HOlbert reacted to 7x57Joe's post in the thread What would you do with a 358 Winchester? with
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Come to think of it, I've never shot anything twice with my .358s.... except paper!;) -
Rick HOlbert reacted to MS 9x56's post in the thread What would you do with a 358 Winchester? with Like.
Bought my BLR in 358 after a too close encounter with a very large wild boar. Got me hooked on 35 caliber. Now have 35 rem in 336...
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Rick HOlbert reacted to Rimshot's post in the thread What would you do with a 358 Winchester? with Like.
Agree, except you can nearly double that distance, which pretty much has you covered for any PG hunting in Africa. This cartridge gets...
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Rick HOlbert reacted to Rimshot's post in the thread What would you do with a 358 Winchester? with Love.
W748 is my go-to for 225gr (Nosler Accubond) as well. Gives 2500 fps from a 20" barrel (loaded to 308win/338fed pressure). Wife has used...
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It’s such a simple thing to buy a few boxes of cheap ammo of the same caliber and swap them with your reloads. Just do it and relax...
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Rick HOlbert reacted to Kelle's post in the thread Win M70: Quick release scope mounts and rings with Like.
Something I wanted in a long time, was to change the mount from fixed to quick release, so I can use the open sights, if the scope break...
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Always an adventure. I've always left my remaining ammo and never been questioned. Expect the unexpected and go with the flow.
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Rick HOlbert replied to the thread Traveling to Namibia With Reloads.Every trip I've made to Namibia they have always asked me how many rounds I've fired and counted the remaining rounds I have. Guess they...
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Rick HOlbert replied to the thread Traveling to Namibia With Reloads.Good day sir. A good question to ask. Having hunted Namibia every year for the past 10 years I'll relate my experiences. I handload...
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Was just at DSC and meet with our PH for an upcoming Namibia PG Safari. In the package of information that they provide they emphasize...
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Rick HOlbert reacted to Wildwillalaska's post in the thread Rigby Highland Stalker 9.3x62 with Love.
This rifle is screaming to be taken afield and to have someone try to hunt the rifling out of the barrel. It’s a solid gun that...
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Hoping to revive this thread.. I’m new to posting on this forum, but have enjoyed reading and learning from many of you who are...
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Rick HOlbert reacted to Bob Nelson 35Whelen's post in the thread Which 6.5 Creed load for sable sized PG with Love.
@Surgeon1 Personally I don't think 20 grains bullet weight at the most and and .5-1.12mm is going to make that much difference but what...