Recent content by Rick HOlbert

BF, I'm getting 2510-2520fps with 225grn bullets in my 358 Win. No pressure signs, easy 1 finger bolt lift and extraction. I tried Varget when doing load development and got good velocity and accuracy but, when I tried W748 I got slightly better velocity and 1 hole accuracy. That's my go to load...

For a leopard I can see that. Good luck on your hunt.

Rare Breed, Big Game is a good choice but use caution. I tried it and my rifle didn't like it at all! I was 3.5grn below published max data and was getting pressure signs and sticky bolt lift and extraction. Frankly there is no reason to exceed 2400-2450fps (especially) if you plan on using the...

Interesting info. With modern load data and powders available now you can safely push a 225grn pill faster than that 200grn factory load and the terminal performance has to be seen to believe.

Keep the 358. You'll not regret it.

Well sir, I've used the 358 Win in Namibia to harvest everything up to BIG kudu. With a 225grn North Fork or Woodleigh 225grn RN Weldcore I wouldn't hesitate to pull the trigger on an Eland Bull! At 110 yards shot my first Kudu bull. Bullet broke both shoulders and the spine and still exited on...

Zim, my gunsmith Pete Underwood obtained that safety from that fellow who made them. He bought the last 3 he had in stock and didn't plan on making anymore. I got lucky on that one. He (Pete) has used those other 2 on customers rifles so he doesn't have any left. Sorry or I would have referred...

Just received a call from Bob Nelson. He and Judy are at the Philly airport awaiting their flight out. Next stop Dublin. They wanted me to pass on their thanks to everyone for the hospitality and great time they had with everyone while here in the states. He'll contact us soon as he has internet...

Good day. W748 is a good powder to use but it is a little faster burning. Very similar to Varget. I tend to use W748 in my 358 Winchester and prefer RL-15 and W760 for the larger capacity cases. I do prefer bal powders as they have a lower flame temperature which makes it easier on chamber...

BF thanks for the reply. I've been reloading for 60+ years now and really enjoy it. John is a true gentleman and a pleasure to talk with. I managed to lay in a good supply of RL-15 before the dry spell hit. The Reloader powders are manufactured in Sweden I believe and most of their production is...

BF I'm familiar with John's writings on loading the 9.3X62 and have talked with him on the subject. I tried using Big Game powder but started showing pressure signs well before the listed maximums showed. I've used W760 with good results but right now I've settled on RL-15. I'm getting slightly...

Well sir, I'm loading 58.0grn of RL-15. Mild compression and my chronograph says 2380 to 2400fps. I also use Lapua brass and CCI 200 primers. I'm getting 5/8th inch groups. With 286grn A-Frames it will shoot thru both shoulders of a large Eland. I've done that several times. Maybe I've got one...

Thanks much for the kind words Bob. You as well are more a brother than a friend. Glad you and Judy enjoyed yourselves while here. As for the forum members, I've always said some of the best folks you can meet are in the shooting community. For hunters in general, those of us who have hunted in...

I do think you'll be pleasantly surprised with the results. Although I had a senior moment. I had ment the 9.3X64. The 9.3X66 was also known as the Sako 370. Either way in all the years and all the animals I've taken not one complained that the bullet that hit them was 40 fps slow. Excess...

Fact of the matter is, If you can find any RL-17 powder (in the 9.3X62) you'll just about equal 375 H&H Velocity. Also the 9.3X66. It's an interesting project but a bit of money for minimal gain. But if that's what makes your day, go for it.