Recent content by Shootist43

Gert, how did your loads group? BTW I've often said that the6.5 Creedmor is "just a Swedish Mauser want to be." My earliest production Sweed was built in Mauser's Oberndorf Factory in 1896. Just before leaving for Africa last year, it put six156 GR. Norma Orex rounds(factory ammo) into less...

The good Lord rewarded the patience and doggedness of a good hunter. Another good hunting story to tell the grandkids.

My prayers for those concerned and their families.

Dave, If I ever went on a Cape Buffalo hunt, your experience is the way I'd like mine to go. If I recall correctly our 404(s) use the same load.

The CZ 550(s) are great rifles once you get the kinks out of them. Unfortunately, most of them do not feed from a full magazine properly. Get that problem cleared up and you will be a happy camper. I heard that Matrix Gunsmithing was working on CZ(s) once again.

I was going to mention that, but I'm glad someone beat me to it. LOL

SkullKeeper, that is good shooting, but that being said I wouldn't expect anything else from you. Just so you know, my QuickLoad software has the 458 African caliber in its' repertoire. I'd be happy to work up or check out some loads for you. Give me a shout if you'd like me to do that.

Redleg, I looked for a post from you before I went to church, but didn't see anything. After church I called Action Bob who told me that he'd already spoken with you. He told me about the gate and entrance area. Glad to see and hear that damage is mostly superficial and can be easily repaired...

Boone66, what caliber is your MS? My BRNO is an 8 X 57 which IMHO is limited to PG and Deer sized animals. That helped me decide on his PG version.

I have a BRNO VZ 24 in 8 X 57 and looked for Norma Oryx Ammo and or bullets. No luck. However, if you are willing to look at something else try Sellier & Bellot Ammo. They've been around for a long time as well. Rivertown Munitions currently has some stock of S&B 's196 Gr. bonded bullet...

As a follow up to my earlier post, I need to add that you MAY need to get a taller front sight. I got mine from Brownells.

I have a load simulating program called QuickLoad. Just for giggles I worked up a load based on a few guesses. Winchester 760 will work. I'd like to see if an 8 X 68 owner has some first-hand knowledge / loading data for you, but if not let me know and I'll be willing to help out.

I had John McLaughlin install one of his "Plains Game" versions on the bolt of a BRNO VZ 24. It works just fine. John currently makes these sights for Rigby. If it's good enough for them, I figure it's good enough for me.

I have an old 3 screw Ruger Blackhawk in 44 Mag. The sweet thing about it is that you can work the trigger & hammer similar to a Winchester 94. You can go from half-cock to full cock without a sound. The newer models can't do that. This feature is indispensable for deer hunting as far as I'm...

Checkering would be a nice addition.