450 No 2 Nitro Express Project

[ET1775]

Apparently I have weak resolve when walnut is involved, the French Walnut blanks are on there way to me.

 

[ET1775]

Today is a good day, with the help of @SkullKeeper I was able to find and purchase a die set and shell holder from CH4D - that they had in stock! The mail carrier and Fed Ex came bearing gifts as well! My donor rifle is on its way to the smith for a new barrel and metal work. Ruger sent me new sights to fix the very "off" factory zero on the .300 H&H CB. Also, Huntington's order arrived with a Woodleigh reloading manual and Bertram brass for my project.

Things are moving right along.

 

[ET1775]

I will post some better photos of the wood in sunlight when I get a chance.

 

[geoff rath]

Today is a good day, with the help of @SkullKeeper I was able to find and purchase a die set and shell holder from CH4D - that they had in stock! The mail carrier and Fed Ex came bearing gifts as well! My donor rifle is on its way to the smith for a new barrel and metal work. Ruger sent me new sights to fix the very "off" factory zero on the .300 H&H CB. Also, Huntington's order arrived with a Woodleigh reloading manual and Bertram brass for my project.

Things are moving right along.

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Blessings have fallen upon you! Lovely timber too ...

 

[SkullKeeper]

Nice blanks there !
PM me and I’ll share some load data for the 450#2 that has been excellent for me.

 

[ET1775]

Nice blanks there !
PM me and I’ll share some load data for the 450#2 that has been excellent for me.

Thank you, will do! I am trying to decide if I will go traditional to start and get 480 gr bullets or go the easy route and grab some 450 gr and 500 gr. I will reach out shortly, getting ready for work at present.

 

[Nhoro]

I love traditional walnut and blueing so my vote goes for that.

 

[ET1775]

I love traditional walnut and blueing so my vote goes for that.

I love that combo as well. I am considering it but not sure how well stainless blues. I also really like that target grey stainless finish that Ruger put out a few years back and thought that something like that or bead blasted would look very nice. The downside to bead blasted finish is how much it can show scratches, etc.