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Recently bought a 7x64 Tikka 22 in barrel. And wondering what I can expect for top end velocities with 150 and 175 gr bullets. I fired the S&B 173 gr to collect the brass as I will be reloading , the S&B were deadly accurate but, only 2600fps. I reload for 30-06….150gr ttsx at 3100fps and 178gr...

Anyone have field tested into media and or recovered from game....PPU and or Hornady 286 gr .366? those two are my most readily available, wondering what others have witnessed. If so what was your FPS please. (I have been loading mine to 2425 FPS, with Big Game powder LRMag primer) Cheers

I recently acquired a Husky m96 actioned sporter in 8x57 mauser. SN# 80486. I am trying to get some info on the rifle, appears to be made in 1944?, it has a sporter action (no thumb slot), sporter stock and barrel 24 inch. stock is checkered and round at the end, some what flat on the bottom...

Question for African hunters, Do you or know of any, using hard cast lead on any animals 9.3, 375 or 40s. I have used lead bullets on some north American game over the years, just wonder what the concusses is on using them on the larger African game, is it aloud? cheers

I am wondering if anyone has actual animal recovered bullet experience with either PPU or Hornaday 9.3 bullets on big or, bigger game.? I have both loaded for my 9.3x62 @ 2400 fps and wondering if they will stay together, fragment, penetrant or over penetrant, on say Kudu, elk, moose, large...

Thank you all for letting me be apart of your community I am a long time Hunter 1970 and long time reloader 1975, hobby gunsmith , I was a Hunting guide for a number of years through the 80s, always had a dream of Hunting Africa but it hasn't worked out "yet" lol. but I do have my trusty...