Recent content by Dr. Vette

I'd probably do a Barnes 140 TTSX or 139 LRX. But, that's just me. I've been very impressed with the TTSX on elk as well as all plains game in Africa.

What size do you consider medium grit?

I've been trying to find the Tipped Fusion bullet as a component to try for reloading, but so far no luck. I have said for years that the regular Fusion bullet is a much better bullet than anyone gives it credit. Some of the recent weight retention tests show that it keeps >95% of its weight...

I assume you mean game animal. Domestically, elk. Best I've had? Zebra. It tastes like the absolute best beef you've ever had. Highly recommended.

Which model? Picked up a "scratch and dent" Guide model in 6.5 CM (can I say that?) when there in October. I really like it.

I've had two B&C that fit poorly. Same style stock for same model rifle. The first one I modified to fit, as it was close enough. The forend bent too high, and it was a challenge to remove enough material to free float the barrel. The second one was much worse. B&C gave me the old "it fits our...

I've never sent in a CDS certificate yet; I just order a label. For some rifles I have 2 or 3, and can swap them depending on load and elevation.

If you know your bullet, speed and elevation, these are not expensive. I use them on many rifles: https://customturretsystems.com/

Have you ever seen a 7mm Wby in a Vanguard? I don't recall ever seeing one, and definitely don't own one in that configuration.

I have two different sizes of the JetSled. It was developed here in Michigan, and I knew the owners of the company (Shappell). I had dinner with them at the SHOT show a few times. Both great guys who were meticulous about details. My Dad did all of their ice fishing shanty importing for many...

They posted this message: https://www.longrangehunting.com/threads/message-from-hammer-bullets-on-tariffs.389053/

Without getting into a discussion on lands vs accuracy, did he consider removing the divider at the rear of the magazine to make it longer? If a short action 307 is like all of the rest of Weatherby's rifles, there is a divider towards the back that is removable and sets the length. Having said...

I had a 2013 GMC 1500, sold it 2 years ago when I stumbled upon a stellar deal for a low mileage never-seen-salt 2017. I had hoped to take it over 200000 miles, and almost made it before the sale. The 2013 engine dropped a lifter at ~160000 miles so I rebuilt the upper end and did AFM delete...

What's an FTIP?

I would probably look at the Sierra ProHunter as a bullet. https://sierrabullets.com/35-cal-200-gr-rn-pro-hunter/ If you want a 180, the Speer HotCor is the one: https://www.speer.com/bullets/rifle-bullets/hot-cor-rifle-bullet/19-2435.html