Recent content by Blkram

Yes, that'd get your attention!:oops:

While that is something that Pete would do, he didn't take the opportunity on that day to do so! :LOL: He is rather fond of asking if someone else wants to try something dangerous that he isn't willing to do himself! Thankfully, I am quick enough to decline these offers!

Tom, I forgot to mention in my first post that I have owned 3 Rem 700 Mtn Rifles in 280 Rem over the years, but unfortunately never could get any of them to shoot less than 1" groups with factory ammo or handloads with 140-160 gr bullets. I attributed it to the pencil thin barrels, but there...

Welcome to the group (or as some here may say, "asylum"! :LOL: We're all admittedly "rifle loonies"!) While the 175 gr bullet will add to the potential for penetration due to its weight and sectional density, the moose in Nfld are not as large and heavy as the Alaska/Yukon type, and if you...

Nice that you can remember and honour your friend by using his rifle for years to come. I gather it will be handed down to his namesake in the years ahead?

If I recall correctly, the one No.1 I have actually seen in a 338 Federal was a B Model. A retailer had brought in a handful of rifles and had one left in stock when I saw it. Had a nicely grained stock that was rather striking. I just didn't have the funds for it at the time. While the 1A may...

When I was first learning to handload, my friend that was teaching me the ins and outs, also taught me about tilting the hand primer away from me and turning my head away, when seating primers, and to wear eye protection. I recall discussing the potential harm that a primer igniting while...

I have had to kill a black bear that charged me...I hope to never have to do the same with a grizzly. But as I live and play in grizzly country, it could happen. I just ensure that I am aware of my surroundings at all times, and prepared for the worst, and hoping for the best.

Yes, there is just something special about carrying and shooting a lever action with open sights! I was into my 20's before I used a lever action with a scope. I still like using levers with open sights! My newest to me lever is the 94 SRC in 25-35 made in Miroku...although my aging eyes are...

Single action: stainless Ruger NMBH in 41 Rem Mag w/ 4 5/8" barrel Double action: S&W Model 57 in 41 Rem Mag Semi-auto: CZ SP-01 Tactical in 40 S&W Rimfire: Ruger Mark II Competition

I was 15 when I took my first big game animal, a whitetail doe, with my grandfather's Marlin 30-30. I took my next whitetail doe with my Dad's Model 94 in 30-30 the following year, and my first black bear with the same rifle a couple years after that. That same year, I also took a whitetail doe...

While I freely admit to having some favourite cartridges, in many ways, I too also like certain performance levels for certain types of game. I have long felt that the old time writers and guides/PHs had some great advice when it comes to energy figures and sectional density numbers for...

While a rare model, the Ruger No.1 was offered in the 338 Federal. Hope you can find one someday! The original rifle offered in 338 Federal was the Sako, and they come up for sale every now and then too.

Having seen and handled both the Model 70 and the Tikka in 6.5x55, I would definitely recommend the Model 70...plus it is a more rare model that adds to its appeal.

What us your favourite cartridge based off of the H&H cases (either 300 or 375)? I have owned, and still own, a few over the years... Based on the 300 H&H case: 270 Wby - my favourite Wby cartridge (and only one I have owned) - have owned 3 rifles in this cartridge over the years and have...