What kind of action is this?

[SkullKeeper]

My 1968 Browning Safari Grade in 308 Norma Magnum has two cross bolts as well. I've read on other forums that Browning was a bit random in whether they did one or two cross bolts, but what have you heard? Perhaps it was something exclusive to the Magnum-length actions?

Yes, I think it was the magnum cartridges that got the 2 cross bolts but I’m not sure whether that changed up a bit from year to year. I had referenced the 375 and 458 since they were certain to get 2. Very lucky you to have 308 Norma Mag in a Safari !

 

[cash_tx]

Yes, I think it was the magnum cartridges that got the 2 cross bolts but I’m not sure whether that changed up a bit from year to year. I had referenced the 375 and 458 since they were certain to get 2. Very lucky you to have 308 Norma Mag in a Safari !

Thank you, and I have come to really appreciate what a privilege it is to not only have that caliber; but to also have it in such a fine rifle. I inherited it as part of my late father's collection, and have always admired the Safari Grades. Fortunately he also left me the reloading dies and a good supply of brass; certainly enough to last me the rest of my time I think. ;-)

 

[SkullKeeper]

Thank you, and I have come to really appreciate what a privilege it is to not only have that caliber; but to also have it in such a fine rifle. I inherited it as part of my late father's collection, and have always admired the Safari Grades. Fortunately he also left me the reloading dies and a good supply of brass; certainly enough to last me the rest of my time I think. ;-)

Yes sir they are fine rifles. I have one in 30-06 Ai (modified before I got it) and the other a 375HH. ‘65 & ‘63 models respectively. Good thing you have all of that brass ! I have a FN in 358 Norma Mag that I acquired 140 pieces of brass and also 6 boxes of Norma ammo (with Woodleigh bullets) all at the same time ! I’m set too !

 

[Bob Nelson 35Whelen]

Yes sir they are fine rifles. I have one in 30-06 Ai (modified before I got it) and the other a 375HH. ‘65 & ‘63 models respectively. Good thing you have all of that brass ! I have a FN in 358 Norma Mag that I acquired 140 pieces of brass and also 6 boxes of Norma ammo (with Woodleigh bullets) all at the same time ! I’m set too !

@SkullKeeper
In 358 Norma Magnum you have one very potent round that just screams to be loaded with 275gn Woodleigh PPSP with an sd of .307. Thse have an sd slightly higher than 286gn in the 9.3 and higher than sd of the 300gr 375. They also have a good BC of .450 making them a great bullet that will hold velocity way out yonder. You should be able to get over 2,700fps ot of the bid swede with it.
Bob

 

[SkullKeeper]

@SkullKeeper
In 358 Norma Magnum you have one very potent round that just screams to be loaded with 275gn Woodleigh PPSP with an sd of .307. Thse have an sd slightly higher than 286gn in the 9.3 and higher than sd of the 300gr 375. They also have a good BC of .450 making them a great bullet that will hold velocity way out yonder. You should be able to get over 2,700fps ot of the bid swede with it.
Bob

Yes I’m very pleased with the bullet selection that is available in 0.358. I’ve only had the rifle about 4 weeks and have had only one occasion to shoot it. The data on loads seems pretty impressive for a 35 caliber.

 

[cash_tx]

Yes sir they are fine rifles. I have one in 30-06 Ai (modified before I got it) and the other a 375HH. ‘65 & ‘63 models respectively. Good thing you have all of that brass ! I have a FN in 358 Norma Mag that I acquired 140 pieces of brass and also 6 boxes of Norma ammo (with Woodleigh bullets) all at the same time ! I’m set too !

That's cool and interesting to me at the same time. I have a 1959 Safari Grade in 30-06 that my dad bought me when I was a senior in high school as my first official hunting rifle (traded a Smith & Wesson Model 29 8 /38" for it, actually), and still have it today. I've heard of "Ackley Improved" calibers over the years, but not sure what that means in the context of the 30-06. Can you elaborate?

PS - My trio of Safari Grades is rounded out by a 1967 Safari Grade in 243 Win. with the Sako L579 and a pencil barrel. Still working to get that one dialed in, but the Sako designs have a reputation as sweet shooters for sure.

 

[SkullKeeper]

That's cool and interesting to me at the same time. I have a 1959 Safari Grade in 30-06 that my dad bought me when I was a senior in high school as my first official hunting rifle (traded a Smith & Wesson Model 29 8 /38" for it, actually), and still have it today. I've heard of "Ackley Improved" calibers over the years, but not sure what that means in the context of the 30-06. Can you elaborate?

PS - My trio of Safari Grades is rounded out by a 1967 Safari Grade in 243 Win. with the Sako L579 and a pencil barrel. Still working to get that one dialed in, but the Sako designs have a reputation as sweet shooters for sure.

Ai just means the shoulders have been been pushed up to lessen the angle, creating a slightly larger case capacity.