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