Hunter26's latest activity
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Big boar down with my blue thunder load, great results with the 160gr TTSX at 3000 fps. Bear squared 6'9". 75 yard broad side shot... -
Hunter26 replied to the thread 6.5/06 AI fireform.The factory 147's shoot great in my 6.5 PRC, but doing less than 2800 in a 24" barrel. I wish I had an AI case on the 30-06 family to...
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Hunter26 replied to the thread 6.5/06 AI fireform.Awesome looking rifle and cool caliber. As you've proven, fire form loads can be quite accurate! I hunted with & killed several deer and...
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Did a little bit of fireforming with the 6.5/06 AI last night. Got the rifle back from the smith with a freshly threaded 5/8x24 and a...
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Hunter26 replied to the thread Winchester Model 70 Alaskan.I look forward to range reports. I didn't realize production & assembly had moved to Portugal for Winchester's bolt actions.
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I finally found my really old, cheap .375" bullets and will be handloading them first, just to get the rifle on target and get some...
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There are other good options, but I chose this new production Winchester Model 70 Alaskan in 375 H&H. The Alaskan model has a lighter...
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The slower powders will work best for that, no matter the barrel length if you want the most speed. Sounds like a killer rifle.
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Hunter26 replied to the thread Short barreled .257AI.The powders that you give you the best velocity in longer barrels will do the same in short barrels. I have several 15" Encore barrels...
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Just use regular powders for long barrels. I don't always use The Slowest Powder, but sometimes I will use one just a tad faster then...
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I wouldn’t let the 2600 fps velocity bother me at all with the 129 gr. ABLR bullet. I’ve been using it for years now deer hunting in a...
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Hunter26 replied to the thread 140gr Hornady Monoflex.Sweet, I hope they do well for you. I know they hammer big game!
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Hunter26 replied to the thread Federal’s Plus Peak 6.5 Creedmoor.Reloading is pretty straightforward. You just have to bell the case mouths from what I've read.
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New high BC bullet market we live in has Swift releasing a new bullet. Not much out there yet, but did find this: Swift Z bullet review
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Hunter26 replied to the thread 110 gr. E Tip expansion, minimum speed.Another bullet you could try is the Barnes TAC-TX 110gr for the 300 Blackout that does really well in 30-30's. It fully expands at low...
