Recent content by Blkram

It has been some time since Thankful Otter has responded to a message. I too hope that is all is well with her and her family. Simplifying things can be a good thing, and hope that you accomplish your goal! I too have thought of this, but do not think I am quite ready as there is still much...

Thanks! And I'll get to field test that shotgun wrist carrier you made for me with it too! Should make for a great field set up!

Although not a rifle, an unexpected firearm acquisition yesterday at the local annual gunshow... A like new CZ Bobwhite G2 in 28 ga. for a great price! Couldn't pass it up! And the 1/4" cast off is so slight that as a lefty I have issues mounting blind and finding the bead in good alignment...

Once you nail down which load it prefers, and you get used to it, the accuracy will come around!

I have the RCBS Summit and need to get it set up to use. I will be getting the upgrade for the linkage a mentioned above to mitigate the slop that can appear over time. I find it interesting that Federal's Custom Shop uses this press for all of its custom handloading and load development. Over...

In my first 280 Rem (a Browning A Bolt Composite Stalker back in 1989), I found the Hdy 162 gr Interlock to be the most accurate load. I didn't have access to a chrony back then, but the max load of IMR 4350 gave good results, with recoil closer to that of a 7mm Rem Mag than the factory 280 Rem...

I also have the 150 gr ABs and will be developing a load for these as well, using the load data for the BT as the starting point to tweak the load for the AB. Would be great if both would shoot to the same poi.

Awesome. I have the 150 gr BTs for developing a load in my 280 Rem. While it shoots the 140 gr AccuBonds to 1/2 MOA, I am using that bullet in the 7mm-08, and the 160 gr AccuBonds in my 7MM STW which shoots 1" groups at 300 yards, and the 7mm PRC is shooting 3/4" groups with the 170 gr TA, I...

I have ordered a 1:7.5 twist for my 25 CM for those middle weights in the heavier bullets as noted above, as I am a hunter, not a long distance target shooter. I will stick to the 110 gr in my 250 AI (identical case to the 25 CM) with its 1:10 twist barrel, and those 120-128 gr bullets in the 25...

While there many who have had great luck with their 257 Roberts with the 120 gr bullets, research when I acquired my 257 Roberts has showed that there are many who had problems with 117-120 gr bullets stabilizing in barrels with 1:10 twists (rebarreling to 1:9 twist resolved this issue for...

Walk softly...and carry a spare pair of moccasins! :LOL:

A group like that would keep me grinning for a long time! :D Congrats! Looks like you should have some great adventures in SA with that hand cannon! Looking forward to hearing about your adventure. (And the photos.)

While I have not yet played with the Browning X Bolt 2, I do have a few X Bolts (left handed) that have been serving me and my wife well to date. Accuracy out of the box with factory ammunition has been sub-MOA with preferred loads. Lots of features on them that I like, and they fit well, and...

My LH Sako Model 85 Hunter produced 0.516" 3-shot groups at 100 yards with factory ammo (Nosler 140 gr AccuBond) right out of the box. Gotta love that kind of accuracy!

Most prefer the older Model 99s with the brass rotary magazine and the round counter over the later models with the detachable magazine. But this would really be a personal preference for some. There are also several variants that were made over the years such as the Model E, F, and so on, with...