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See pages 4-6 here. I believe what you need may be easy under current U.S. regulations. I can't speak to German requirements.

I had looked into CDI before, but I like the Voere magazine release better. I know that Pacific Tool and Gauge is known both for high quality and somewhat lacking customer service. That may be why you've had a hard time reaching them. I did take a look at their site tonight, and their prices...

I also use IMR 4064. My preferred bullet has always been 250gr. Kodiak bonded bullets (made in Alaska), but as they are no longer available (I bought up the last of them directly from the manufacturer before he passed), I will likely switch to Swift A-Frames when I run out.

Hi, Chris. I originally posted this in 2019 (before the world went crazy). I'm still very interested and a little surprised at how difficult it is to get these in the U.S. The rifle I had at the time of my original post was a previously sporterized Mauser (VZ-24, actually) in 30-06 that I...

I think there is negligible real world difference between the 338-06 and 35 Whelen. My personal preference is the 35, but either will perform well on grizzly if that is your eventual goal. If you're considering a rebore, I might lean toward the 338-06 depending on how heavy the barrel you...

How do you define "old?" I'm 46. Most of my hunting rifles are are 20-40 years older than I am. I have a particular affinity for Swedish Mausers, and I firmly believe everyone should own at least 1 sporterized Mauser. My younger son (15) is the only 1 of my kids that really hunts these days...

Right on. I have both and use both.

The vast majority of my hunting shots have been under 100 yards (truthfully, probably under 50 yards), but the 2 longest shots I have ever taken (1 slightly under 400 yards, 1 slightly over) were at a moose and a caribou with a 270. I would not have taken either shot if I thought I was going to...

I've asked several moose and caribou if they thought I should have used something other than a 270 on them.....none have ever complained.

My CZ550 is named "Barack" after the greatest gun salesman in American history. I've been hunting with Barack since 2009 and couldn't be more satisfied. I agree with Code4 that the factory trigger and bedding are fine. I've actually used the set trigger on a couple of longish shots on moose...

All of my bolt actions are CRF. I don't necessarily think that PF is a bad thing, but I think that CRF rifles in general tend to be of higher quality than PF rifles. I'm sure some will take exception to this, but if a manufacturer is cutting costs by producing a PF action instead of CRF...

I can't speak to leopard hunting, so I won't pretend to. I can speak to the 30-30. Mine is an early '50s Model 94 with a Williams peep sight. My youngest son has an identical one a couple years newer than mine. It is, of course, an excellent deer rifle. I bought mine specifically to use on...

First off.....congrats on the new rifle. I simply don't think you can go wrong with a CZ 550. One of my big regrets is that I didn't buy more of them back in the '90s when my local gun shop was selling them in the $400-$500 range. Unfortunately, I was young and poor at the time. I've not...

Oddly enough, even though I see 270 ammo on the shelves at local stores, I've never come across another Interior Alaska hunter that regularly uses it. I imagine it may be more popular in Southeast than in the Interior. Personally, I think it is the ideal caribou and sheep gun, and a good moose...