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Hence the bullets I just shipped to @tarbe today!
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In my original post I stayer with bolt actions, 375 and over. I’ve added a 585 HE. I also have a few 9.3’s 2 -9.3x62, 2 -9.3 x74 a 9.3x66 and a 9.3 x64. In lever guns 5- 45/70 a 50 Alaskan a 450 Marlin 3- 405 Win . Single shots 405 Winchester, 400/450 a 500/450 and 3-45/70. In hand guns I’ll stay above 45 cal, 480 Ruger, 454 Casull, 2-460 S&W and a 500 S&W. I also have a 43 Mauser and a Lee Enfield in 45/70
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I'm not in to bad of shape yet.
Ruger No. 1 450/400 nitro express
Ruger Model 77 Alaskan 375 Ruger
I like to have a double in 450 nitro express because of all the 45 caliber bullets.
Ruger No. 1 450/400 nitro express
Ruger Model 77 Alaskan 375 Ruger
I like to have a double in 450 nitro express because of all the 45 caliber bullets.
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We need to talk!
Just added one of those myself, and am compiling load data...
Got some you wanna trade?
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I’m not in horrible shape just yet... but the condition is definitely getting worse..
It all started with the .375 H&H about three years ago...
Then I found myself in desperate need to get into the +40 game... so I built a 416 Taylor...
And now I’ve added a .585 HE...
I am truly terrified at what comes next... 600 NE???
Help!
It all started with the .375 H&H about three years ago...
Then I found myself in desperate need to get into the +40 game... so I built a 416 Taylor...
And now I’ve added a .585 HE...
I am truly terrified at what comes next... 600 NE???
Help!
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I’ll find my load data tomorrow if I get a chance and message you
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I’m not in horrible shape just yet... but the condition is definitely getting worse..
It all started with the .375 H&H about three years ago...
Then I found myself in desperate need to get into the +40 game... so I built a 416 Taylor...
And now I’ve added a .585 HE...
I am truly terrified at what comes next... 600 NE???
Help!
@mdwest I am building a 8 bore muzzle loader and have a second barrel stashed
Looks like I am back to being a bad influence
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I’ve added 416 Remington magnum - loading up 400 grain hydros (Woodleigh).
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Yeah, gotta take care of my boy!
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Gentlemen, and I use that term loosely. I am happy to report that I am getting the help I need but I had a relapse. I sold my Blaser s2 in 500ne!
. But I promptly relapse and put it into a blaser r8 in .458 Lott. Thus big bore collection includes:
Cz in 375 h&h
Krieghoffdouble in 500/416ne
Blaser r8 in 458 Lott and some other calibers.
I am back on track and just trying to hold with what I got.
I am in the process of getting the kreighoff regulated for Swift a-frames in 400 grains. Done with woodleigh softs
. But I promptly relapse and put it into a blaser r8 in .458 Lott. Thus big bore collection includes:Cz in 375 h&h
Krieghoffdouble in 500/416ne
Blaser r8 in 458 Lott and some other calibers.
I am back on track and just trying to hold with what I got.
I am in the process of getting the kreighoff regulated for Swift a-frames in 400 grains. Done with woodleigh softs
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Adding a 450 Rigby on a BRNO ZKK602
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I can't believe I missed this thread.
Regarding your addiction: I'm afraid you're doomed. There is no cure.
I caught the "disease" prior to my first trip to Africa.
My fix, so to speak, was the Blaser set below.
Top to bottom:
One of the successes (and my avatar):
Regarding your addiction: I'm afraid you're doomed. There is no cure.
I caught the "disease" prior to my first trip to Africa.
My fix, so to speak, was the Blaser set below.
Top to bottom:
- .375 H&H Safari barrel
- Zeiss Victory HT 1.5-6x42 rail mount, Reticle 69
- .300 WM Safari barrel
- Zeiss Victory Diavari 4-16x50 T* Rapid Z8 reticle
- Blaser Kilombero
One of the successes (and my avatar):
matt85
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glad to see someone brought this thread back. sadly ive added nothing new, mostly because money has been extremely tight.
once my money situation gets sorted out i plan on having either a 577 tyrannosaur or a 585 HE built for me by AHR. i also still have the dream of a 8 bore paradox double but that may forever remain a dream.
-matt
once my money situation gets sorted out i plan on having either a 577 tyrannosaur or a 585 HE built for me by AHR. i also still have the dream of a 8 bore paradox double but that may forever remain a dream.
-matt
Vegard S. Pedersen
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I would love to join this addiction group, but the most powerful gun i own is a .300 WSM... big bore stuff is expensive as hell in norway..
big bore stuff is expensive as hell in norway..
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I would love to join this addiction group, but the most powerful gun i own is a .300 WSM...
You mean firearms or ammo? Is it difficulty for you to import firearms from EU?
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I'd love a 450-400 ne one day but having never shot anything bigger than a 9.3x62 (shoot that fine) I don't know how I'd handle it.
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I've got a 470NE that I've learnt to control. I've got a set of 9.3x74R barrels for the same rifle and the recoil is significantly different but definitely it is something that with practise one can learn to deal with. I have never shot the NE barrels of the sitting bench and doubt I ever will because I don't want to torture myself. On the other hand the 9.3 of the bench is not bad, rimfire it is not but does not kick like a mule either. I think most people can learn to shoot 470NE, it just takes time as you should only fire a few rounds in a single session. Can't really speed it up.
matt85
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I would love to join this addiction group, but the most powerful gun i own is a .300 WSM...
not sure your laws on hand loading, but its pretty much required to shoot large bore guns.
450/400 is in the same ball park as the 375 H&H, its surprisingly easy to shoot both of these cartridges out of a properly made (weight and balance) rifle. as @Opposite Pole says though, id avoid shooting off a bench unless you enjoy pain.
-matt
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