I’m running 165gr SST’s at 2,570 out of my bush pig. Awesome load. Dials up well too. Not sure why you are worried about meat damage. Good clean killing is important. We got 3 last night. Lungs etc...
Liked On: 16-12-2021, 03:35 PM
Yep, I predominantly only ever used 150 gr projectiles in my 308, even though I'd collected a stock of projectiles heavier and lighter than the 150. The 150 just plain worked. Also I used the Speer...
Liked On: 16-12-2021, 03:34 PM
Greetings BSA270, The 150 grain Hornady Interlock either falt base or boat tail should work just fine. The flat base shoots really well in my two 20 inch barrel .308 rifles using AR2206H. A recent...
Liked On: 16-12-2021, 03:34 PM
I'm using speer btsp 150 grn and getting 2600 from a 16 inch howa. 165 siera Spitzer bt from memory were around 2500 all with 2206h. Both killed really well and retained most of there weight. Managed...
Liked On: 16-12-2021, 03:33 PM
yes I did...we used bog std 150grn hornady in BLR with both 2206 or 748...couple grains below max so werent eggzachary honking along...wallabies dies quick smart,red deer did too,and 12" bull thar my...
Liked On: 16-12-2021, 03:33 PM
183029183030183031183032 44/40 has mint bore. My model 73 [38/40] and model 92 [44/40] also have excellent bores all are great shooters.
Liked On: 11-12-2021, 05:28 PM
I am tempted to try them out but I have 200 38 long colt cases and a CBC 375 heeled bullet mold so not yet.183028
Liked On: 11-12-2021, 05:27 PM
Not going to beat the cool oldies already put up but 1943 Swedish Mauser Huskie 6.5. Re stocked by my grandfather from military. Used often. Goes with my Swede carbine Huskie from 1943 as well still...
Liked On: 11-12-2021, 05:27 PM
That's some creamy ammo you got there (-: If it was wax lubed should still go OK. 183021
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Old rifles are far better shooters than most people imagine and also a challenge to shoot that give a satisfaction not found elsewhere. 183010183011183012183013
Liked On: 11-12-2021, 05:26 PM
Ok, Both my sons have carried and shoot deer and Goats with their Grandfathers 1960's Sav 99 in 243. Scope was also 1960's vintage Hertel & Reuss 2.75 x 26.5mm post and rail. Sent it back to...
Liked On: 11-12-2021, 05:25 PM
My '89 production Ruger M77 in .308. Only been out once (with me), and unsuccessful..had a great life before though judging by her condition. Love the "big game"open sights and ebony forened! ...
Liked On: 11-12-2021, 05:24 PM
What a prize to be entrusted with. I am green from head to toe. Seems to shoot pretty straight as well. Grandpamac.
Liked On: 11-12-2021, 05:24 PM
182989 1957 30 06 And yes the scope on her now is a 3-9 thanks to of a forum member
Liked On: 11-12-2021, 05:24 PM