Recent content by highoctane

One or the other must have been identifying as non-binary. :oops: :oops::ROFLMAO::LOL:

I killed a piebald 9pt several years ago. I'll try to find a pic. I've seen a couple piebald doe deer before as well. Not a real oddity but I've also caught several black coyotes while trapping.

@JMRhino , yea, I flung a few of them. I tried a different seating depth from the previous range trip. Decent but nothing like the previous seating depths. Going back to 2.825 for the 308 win BT's

I've used the 154 gr SST in my 280 for several years and have had really good success with it. I've tried the 139 SST in my 7-08 several times but could never find the accuracy I wanted. I decided that I was going to find a seating depth and powder charge that would work. Enter H-414, I have...

Blind squirrel finds a nut every now and again! LOL

You "ain't" just whistling dixie with that statement! 😁

The Lord provided an absolutely stunning day. High 80 degrees, slight wind and low humidity. Couldn't have asked for a better day. I made it back to the range today to test and Chrono some loads in 3 of my rifles. 280 Rem, 308 and 7-08 Had some really good success today in all 3 but the one...

There was a time when the good ol round nose was about all anyone would use for big game. They simply work!

@358Goat, "changing horses mid-stream" may not be what you want but I concur with JD338 and sako2, take the 45/70 for the bears, and those primer pockets may need uniforming. As noted, it sounds like the primers are not seated all the way. Good luck on your hunt.

Ive always wanted a 6.5x55. I may "break" down and buy myself one.

I've been scouring some load data today. I've got a couple ideas to try. My powder will be IMR-4831. A friend gave me 10 lbs a couple years ago.

I agree. I've had my Browning 280 for 30 yrs and have killed a dump truck load of deer and several hogs.

No offense taken! I figured adding powder and watching would be the way!

I'm sure this topic has been discussed as much as the grassy knoll shooter and I know the 280 Rem was hamstrung from it's inception with the auto loader that kept pressure down, however, the 280, in modern bolt actions, can handle the higher pressure of the 270 win. I went to the range today...

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