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I'm seeking solutions to the problem of shortening/trimming excess neck length from .475 - .5" case mouths. I have a Forster and a Wilson case trimmer but neither are designed for cases larger than about .4" What's available for .5" case mouths?

I recently purchased a SxS 16ga and the seller said the chokes were .015 and .028. I looked up chokes and these correlate to Modified and Full. But I don't have a method of measuring the constriction other than measuring the muzzle, which I did. I got .647 and .634". Using .662" as the...

Reviewing load data for several cartridges, particularly the over 40 ones, loads can be grouped into two categories: those that indicate use of a filler and those that don't. Comparing same cartridge loads the ones with a filler have a load density of less than 80%. Those with no filler are...

I have two 10 round packets of BELL Steel Jacket Solid bullets, 500 grain 470 NE. These are BELL loaded factory ammo. If anyone can provide information of any sort regarding them I would appreciate it.

history- A few years ago I purchased a 1910 mfg Rigby C model 470 NE. It has a proud history of owners and hunts and is in great shape. When I got it the supply of available bullets was very limited so I obtained what I could. I then read a few books on doubles and became aware of a problem...

I have an old Rigby 470 NE and also several boxes of various bullets for it- however after reading a few books on it I'm concerned that some of the bullets will damage the barrel if fired. The ones in mind are copper plated steel jacket Hornady bullets. So I have two alternatives: sell, trade...

I see several rifles that would seem to fit the job with just a rebarrel. Would there be any hidden complications in rebarreling a Win 70 from 458 Win Mag or 416 Rem Mag to 470 Capstick or 470/458?

For years I had C.P. Donnelly make the barrels for my rifles. then after his passing I got them from Lilja. But now I'm looking for a barrelmaker to put a barrel chambered for something on the order of 470 Capstick to be fitted to a Win 70 or a CZ. Any recommendations?

We just got back from elk hunting and my son noted that he could have put good use to a spotting scope. I reviewed a few and ordered the Swarovski STS-65 20-60x. I'm hoping it will work well for him. I've had other Swarovski products and found them to be very good. What do you think?

If I measure a slug from a barrel that has even lands and grooves the land and/or groove has the same on the opposite, so a micrometer can measure from a groove to a groove and a land to a land of the opposite side of the slug. The problem is with odd number l&gs one side of the mic is on the...

I have this scope and the elevation knob has less than on full turn (0-30). The owners manual says the BDC is easily used with a coin in the slot, but no further instructions. Anyone have an S&B BDC scope and know how it works? if so, please reply.

I'm wondering if wind "drifts" the bullet or changes it's direction. Example: a bullet is fired at a target 500 yards away. From the muzzle and for the first 100 yards there is a 20 mph crosswind. Lets say that the wind caused the bullet to deviate from the line of sight 1 foot in that 100...

First off- this review is completely on me- there is no connection with Garry dba von Gruff. It's just that I'm so impressed, particularly with his last offering that I can't be quiet about it. Pictured is a Fredrick Dick boning knife of the type that I have used boning beef for more than 60...

I got an e-mail from Brownells- they have CCI * Federal primers- no limit noted. the prices were from slightly less than $100 to about $125/1000. I haven't bought any in several years so this seems like a lot, but I guess it's pretty much going price.

I recently got some Trophy Bonded Sledgehammer FMJs for use in a 470 NE. I notice the color is similar to the Nosler Solid, which I have read is tough on the bore and the fouling is very difficult to remove. The Trophys resemble the Nosler more than other brand jackets, so I'm wondering if...

Just received this vonGruff boning knife today. it is truly spectacular. I forget the name of the wood, but it is from the batch that Garry got from Lithuania. Photographs don't do the depth of the grain justice.

I serched lube but all that I found was for sizing cases. What I am asking about is what is the preferred lube for the hinge pin on a double rifle. for relatively clean I have found RIG or even RCBS case lube provides sufficient lubrication for the pivot, but I am concerned that either might...

I'm getting a 6mm Creedmoor, primarily for non-competition long range (600 yard) target shooting. I see that I can get brass for it in either large or small primers. I've read that serious shooters use small primers but have seen no statistical data to support the claim. Does anyone have a...

I just ordered so Factory Seconds bullets from Midway. They are 500 gr lead core soft nose bullets and are marked Made in USA. The only maker that I'm aware of that makes bullets such as this is Hornady. These appear to be regular construction bullets - not premium style. Are there any other...

Now that Russell boots have gone to Hell, what other choices do I have for a quality, made to measure shoe/boot- reasonable price being somewhere less than $600.

How is the best way to lower the firing pins while the barrels are removed so that the fining pins won't be damaged dry firing it and also to re-cock them when the rifle is to be reassembled?

I was told how to build a clock. On another post it was stated that firing both cartridges in a double rifle resulted in quadrupling the recoil of a single cartridge. It is given that since the gun weighs the same, an increase in recoil would be an increase in the guns velocity, so solving...

The gun safe that I got is designed for long guns to sit on the butt and have the barrel lean against a notch. I've been told it is better for the guns to sit muzzle down. In looking at the upper portion of the rack, there is not sufficient space between the notch and the support in front of...

A barrel with 1-7" twist is needed to stabilize the long for caliber high BC bullets, and a 1-10" twist will stabilize more conventionally shaped bullets. But if I want to shoot the conventional bullets in a fast twist barrel, if I reduce the velocity to get the same rotations per second, will...

I have an action that includes hard to get rings. I'm having it chambered for target shooting so would like to have a high quality new scope of 20-36x. The problem is that everything I see is 30-34mm tubes. Does anyone know of a current production quality target scope that has a 1" tube?

Several occupations, particularly law enforcement include training on recognizing ascending levels of violent behavior. the levels of confrontation start out as harsh glances, go through physical movements such as enlarging frontal size. When the bluffing techniques fail to yield an answer to...

For those of you familiar with the theories involving more than three axes, I'm wondering if there is spillover into the other dimensions. For example, say there is a nuclear explosion in the one to three dimensions, would there be an effect in the fourth, fifth, etc?

Just a wondering of how, if pricing was done differently, things would be built without obsolescence. What I am saying is: a company designs a product and builds it and offers it for sale for a price that covers the cost plus profit. the purchaser uses the product and one of two things happen...

On reading a few books on double rifles, I understood that some of the barrels do not withstand the forces of the harder FMJ bullets- basically the steel core or solid bronze bullets with insufficient pressure grooves. The chapters were generally referencing the older rifles and those with...

Knowledge basis: I'm primarily a rifle shooter but at times also shoot handguns and shotguns. My present problem is that I've been invited to a wild turkey hunt and need a shotgun that has a dense pattern in a 10" circle at 30 yards. I took the prospective shotguns to the range, set-up targets...

I'm looking to load cast bullets in a 470NE and need to have the case mouths flared so as to not shave the lead while seating the bullets. It seems that a flare die for the 475 pistol cartridges should work. What's available to accomplish the flaring?

Previously discussed was a Mark X action that had been sloppily machined to the point of uselessness- so now I have a replacement FN action that I'm hoping will work. The barrel to be fitted to it is a medium taper 300 Wby Mag. so if all goes well with that it should be an accurate system- but...

It's a long story so let me just say I have an Interarms Mark X magnum action. In the gunsmiths attempt to open it up to fit the bottom metal and H&H length cartridges he ruined the actions ability to feed cartridges from the magazine. To correct the problem the inner sides of the rails and...

This year the Supe Bowl consisted of an old NFL team (Los Angeles Rams) and an old AFL team (Cincinnati Bengals) . In previous Super Bowls that had such teams it was almost always a correct indicator of the years economy as shown by Jan 1 opening and Dec 31 closing of Dow/S&P. If the NFL team...

How accurate are the various makes of double rifles barrels? If the right barrel of a double rifle is treated as if it were a single barrel gun- load development done just like it is done with a bolt action rifle. Is there a significant difference in the barrels from different makers regarding...

Just wondering if there is an instrument available that could read the temperature of a bullet as it left the bore of the rifle. the reason that I ask is: several years ago I was experimenting with loading bullets to higher than designed velocities. the one that really got my attention was a...

I'm wondering about the accuracy of double rifle barrels. I understand that the barrels are regulated to shoot specific bullet/velocities from both barrels to a specific point at a specific distance. What I am wondering is for bullets of reduced weight and velocity- will go to a reasonably...

What I'm trying to find is a scope mount base, basically just like the one piece Leupold/Redfield mount except that I need it to be longer so that it goes to the rearward hold in the bridge. all of the ones that I have fit the front ring and the forward hole in the bridge. the M70 that I have...

Prior to accessing this site I had little interest in hunting Africa. Now it's not only a possibility, it's a probability- once the travel bans are banned. but I have a question. The rifles that I would be taking are a 470 double (open sights) and/or a 404 J bolt action with 1-4x scope. the...

It's been about 50 years since I used a Sine table but I am trying to compare fields of view of various scopes. Some scopes list the field of view in degrees of angle while others list them as linear feet/meters at a specific distance. EXAMPLES: Scope A is listed at 12.9 degrees Scope B is...

I acquired a rifle recently that has a Paul Jaeger side mount. It has low rings. The problem is that the rings are so low that the ocular bell of several scopes prevents the cycling of the bolt. the maximum diameter of the bell is 1.55" and several of the desirable scopes are about 1.65". I...

In Wa State as an individual I'm limited to $2800 maximum per candidate per election, but I read where George Soros has given $1,000,000 to Gavin Newsom for his recall election. So how am I limited to $2800 while someone else can give $1,000,000?

I was with a bunch of hunters last week and the subject of ammunition came up. One fellow said that the main shortage now is for primers and that the reason for it was that the source of Lead Styphnate was China and china is no longer selling it to the US for political/embargo reasons. Does...

I found a site with brass available and on sale- sounds too good to be true. the address shows what looks to be city hall or such. so I'm asking those of you familiar with the site or Houston to let me know. The store is: OpricsandAmmo, 999-901 Bagby St, Houston, TX 77002. any info on either...

I have no connection to him, other than I am on his e-mail list. His recent listing is as noted, a Jeffery built 404. It is on a P14/17 type action. It has a Swarovski 1.25-4x scope and the price is $7800. all of this is from memory as I havent figured out how to move the posting over to...

I'm removing a Douglas Fir stump and in the process found three of these things buried deep in the root mass. they were between 1 and 2 inches long. What is it?

This may be more properly switched to general Chat but since it deals with a recent sales scam (https://www.africahunting.com/threads/for-sale-winchester-model-70-super-grade-30-06.62810/#post-772178) I'm posting it here for opinions. when I purchase something that was advertised on the...

Earlier today I went to open the safe. It's a manual dial with tumblers (not the new electrical). Just as I was about to turn the dial there was a distraction- otherwise I'd have opened the safe by rote. But then I had to think about turning the dial and while I could remember the numbers I...

There are three primary uses for carbon based fuels: Heating/Cooling; Transportation; & Equipment/Lighting Operation. Her I am addressing an alternative to the fuel used for transportation. The gasoline/diesel motors in cars/trucks/buses would be replaced with electric motors. In addition to...

For several years (something like 20) there was the Superbowl correlation. during years that the Old NFL team won the Dow ended the year higher; Those years when the Old AFL teams won, the DOW ended lower. If Green Bay had gone to the SuperBowl we would have had a repeat of SuperBowl 1, Green...