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Some of you have mentioned the Mauser 66 chambered in 8x68S. That combo holds a special place in my heart as it is what I used to shoot my first boar. I was hunting with a very good friend near Karađorđevo, Serbia. As is the case with many hunts, a significant part of the memory is of the...

I really like the .270 Win with 150gr Partitions. I use RL26, Nosler brass and BR2 primers. I get 2980fps, or something like that and outstanding accuracy. Took a nice bull moose at 370 yards two years ago and a good size mule deer buck at 409 yards. The bullet still opened up nicely and did a...

This is an interesting thread. Around 2005 I tested some 270gr TSX into wet newspapers at 100 yards and they hardly opened up at all. I then shot one into a round of pine at closer range, and it opened up beautifully. I know neither of these tests accurately represents performance on game, but...

But the amount of pounds on display = 2400 rounds of .505, which may, or may not be "enough". Serious question though Wildwillalaska - how many rounds do you shoot per year?

I was vacillating between the .375 H&H and the .416 RM, but after some figuring I felt that even with mild 300gr loads it would be a bit much for my wife who typically shoots a T3 Superlite in .270 Win. With the .375 I can start with some mild 235's and slowly work up to a stouter load. With the...

I had to buy it online as they are hard to come by in Canada. It will probably take a week or so to get here. I was thinking of Cerakote SOCOM blue as in photos it kind of looks like bluing. What is your preference when trying to have an end result similar to bluing?

Excellent points and I agree with all of them. What I really want is something that is reliable - it will feed, fire and eject every time, should fit ok and has decent accuracy. Would I like an original Mauser M98, or maybe a Hartmann & Weiss double square bridge? Of course. But I would rather...

I like the 7mm-08 very much. My son shot his first mule deer with one and my friend's son shot his first moose with it too. I've owned 7x57 in the past too, and in my view they are effectively equal. Many of the 7mm-08 have a 1:9 twist and that is fine for bullets that cover everything from...

I have been looking - the biggest I could find in Canada was in .300 WM. Please DM me or text me if you know of one! Thanks!

It's not even close, IMO. In addition to the far, far more spacious accommodations and better food on the flight (unlimited booze if that is important) you get extra baggage allowance, priority boarding and access to business class lounge, which is nice if you have a layover. The business class...

I’m in Canada so the importation plus taxes and fees make it unappealing. But it is a nice rifle.

Looks beautiful. Maybe it's just me, but the rear island seems really high. Might be an illusion due to the proportions of the rifle.

Just came back from the local gun shop. They had an Alaskan in .375 and it seemed quite light. The stock setup didn't feel great to me - I kind of had to crank my neck a bit to line up the sights. And I don't like the rear sight at all. I checked out a Ruger in .375 Ruger and it fit much better...

Right? From what I’ve seen the very high velocity makes a difference in the way game reacts to the shot.

If you like shooting monometals, then look at the good old .270 Winchester. You should be able to push the 95gr TTSX to 3600 fps. I have been using the 110gr TTSX in a mid-level load and it chronographs at just under 3300fps, but Barnes shows a couple of loads at over 3400fps. Brass is...

Thank you all. I have learned SO much already and have to say this site is an amazing resource. Of course this is not a profound statement to those who have been here for some time. I think I was a little naive when I first joined this site. For example, I did not even know there were game...

-18C (-0.5F) and forecast is -26C (-15F) by Saturday. It seems as though T-shirt weather is over for the year. View out my window:

Gene Ingram makes fantastic knives. From blade geometry, heat treat to balance - he gets it all right. Hats off to your taste in blades!

I have used .270, 7x57 and 7mm RM. They all worked pretty much equally as well. My good friend who has shot at least 2 dozen moose swears by .300 Win Mag. Between my friends and me, the vast majority of the moose have been taken with 7mm RM and .300 Win Mag, and almost all with Partitions. As...

Yes, like I mentioned, I just want something that is very reliable. Not necessarily the cheapest. I do appreciate exceptional workmanship, quality and history - but I'm not at the point in my life where I can justify the extras. Just looking for a good tool to get the job done. And scratch an...

I can't say what it would be like on the Tiny Ten, but when my wife showed interest in hunting and shooting I bought her a .270 as an anniversary present. She took her first big game animal, a Sitka Blacktail deer later that year. Those deer are small, not as small as most of the tiny ten, but a...

LOL - I just dm’d you I had that one open on my browser! The only reason I didn’t get it before was the muzzle brake.

Typically I see only the Bavarian model for sale in .375 I bid on an AV Safari and went up to $3000, but it ended up selling for $3300 + 15% buyer's premium +12% tax.

I am in Canada, so my options are greatly limited in comparison to my brothers and sisters south of the border.

Both are readily available here - but not locally. Which do you prefer and why? My knee-jerk reaction is that the Safari looks like it has better sights and a barrel band, which I prefer.

Thanks all - I sold that Remington some time ago. I also had one of the original Remington Safari Classic in .416 RM. Sold that one too.

I've been looking for a .375 for a few weeks now and would like your input on what you view as an entry level, or basic, serviceable .375 H&H rifle. I don't mean "least expensive" - I am looking for something that is reliable above all else, but not fancy with extras. I live in a place that...

Thanks - I like them but they seemed to have a drop in quality in the 2000’s - rough finishing etc. the earlier ones that were marked as made in Yugoslavia had better workmanship IMO. Nice to know the newer stuff seems better again.

How do the new Zastava actions compare, quality/finish wise to the old ones marketed by Interams? Can you post a few before and after of the stocks?

I've flown to both Frankfurt and Munich - and I prefer MUC by far. The Lufthansa business class lounge is excellent, and when we were there it was quite quiet in both the airport itself and the lounge. The food was excellent and served in Staub cast iron and there were showering and sleeping...

Nosler Partition Bullet speed - 2980fps Distance of shot - 370 yards Original weight - 150gr Recovered weight - ? Calibre - .277” Species - moose Shot placement - broadside - double lung right behind the shoulder. .270 Winchester, Tikka T3 Superlite, Zeiss Victory HT 2-10x50, RL26 and Nosler...

I think the Model 72 was produced in .300 WM and also in 9.3x64. But are those considered Mannlicher Schoenauer rifles?

I’m not sure Mannlicher Schoenauer ever produced a rifle in .300 Win Mag. Note the .300 WM came onto the scene in 1963. Here is an old add for the M-S Magnum, which I pinched from another AH member!

Those are great! I had an M1903 and M1908. Are you using .358” bullets and swaging them?

Hi Hedge - it really depends on what you are loading for. Some cartridges need slower powder burn while others need faster powders, but there can be some overlap. What are you planning to reload?

I was looking at doing something similar and found that K.S. Arms in Edmonton makes both chromoly and SS barrels in .416 and .423 for CAD$575. They charge CAD$525 for re-barreling- threading and fit to action, chamber, crown, and caliber engraving. They have a good reputation on other Canadian...

I’ve read bits and pieces of Kai Uwe Denker’s Along the Hunter’s Path, but I am now working my way from cover to cover. It’s a great read!

Thanks Throwback - I have been fortunate to travel quite a bit so I understand the potential difficulties you note. Having said that, most of my travelling has been in Europe. I have hunted in Hungary and Yugoslavia, and then Serbia after the war, but I am sure that was very different than...

Yes, the Brno 21 and 22 are simply excellent. I had one in 7x57 and another in 8x57, and as I have often done in the past, sold them in a fit of stupidity. I don't have any pictures of them. I purchased the 7x57 from the original owner and kept the 2 boxes of ammo that came with the rifle. I...

That makes sense 375Fox. I am just trying to sort things out, but was thinking up to the $20,000 range for the two of us, not including travel. We would not do any taxidermy except maybe a couple of European mounts and rugs. I've seen a couple of offers in the "deals" forum, but all of those...

I used a Brno 21H with 162 gr Kegelspitz RWS factory ammo on a nice bull moose. Range was about 200 yards, broadside. He jumped at the first shot and moved forward about 10 yards. I hit him again and a fell over. Both shots were behind the shoulder and through both lungs. I recovered the bullets...

Thanks for the input so far. I only use a manual wheelchair and can't stand up or walk around. I'm able to sort most things out myself though - I can get in and out of my truck can go up and down a step and have even done most of the gutting and quartering of deer when I was teaching my boy...

Thank you for taking the time to write that out and share your experience. And congratulations on fulfilling your life long dream!

Hi All - I'm in the early stages of planning a trip in 2027 for my wife and me. This site is an amazing resource and I have already learned quite a bit. I am in a wheelchair so I am asking for your suggestions about areas that are relatively flat and easy going. So not excessively rocky, muddy...

That is bad news Muskox! Were you able to sort out the issue, or at least figure out the cause of the problem?

Oh man....yes, yes I have been tested. I was involved in a bad accident many years ago and have been confined to a wheelchair since. My father passed away 2 months before that, when my kid brother was only 14. After a few years of rehab I started taking my brother out on various hunting...

The Loveless drop point is a timeless classic - excellent choice Ryan.

Interesting - and on point with this excellent article on the survivability of gunshot wounds.

I like things that require years and years of dedication to the maker's craft. I appreciate the time and effort it takes for the maker to learn and perfect their skills. It might not be the most expensive item, but to me it is a blessing to own such fine things. For example, I have a knife made...