Recent content by JMRhino

In this specific scenario, I couldn't see all of his vitals due to the terrain and brush. I took what he gave me within the ethical limits. It was only an approximate 140-yard shot while supported with shooting sticks, so I felt confident enough to take the shot. It's my understanding that the...

Decent farm buck rutting hard from about 2 weeks ago... It was about a 130 yard shot with Tikka Lite 16" barrel and 7-08 Barnes 120 TTSX going 3000 FPS with a high shoulder shot. Dropped in his tracks but very small entry/exit hole. Vitals were wrecked though. I saw him and three other bucks...

I also had PacNor make a .257 WSM barrel for me years ago and it does great with 115-120 cup and core and 80-100gn monos. It is only a 1/10 and has a tight throat so I haven't tried anything heavier. It produces great accuracy with traditional loads...

Congratulations! How far? Good blood trail? I am curious as I am still experimenting with coppers. Still seeking facts outside my own observations. Many thanks.

I think that your suggestion to compare the 257 WSM to the 25/7PRC may be spot on. West Texas Ordinance ha some good data it seems. I didn't even know that it existed.

I really appreciate the info. This is helpful. Essentially, I trying to develop a standardized method of determining a start load for a given power absent any reloading data. I think 3200 FPS out of a 130gn .257 sounds great. If a 257 Weatherby can use Ramshot Hunter, IMR 4350, RL19, etc...

Not seriously yet. It's just a hunting and farm truck. I don't plan on a new truck until I fully retire. I'm probably only putting 1000 miles on it per year.

Yes. Thank you. Cartridge: 257 WSM Rifle: Kimber 8400 w/ 23” barrel Bullet: Barnes TTSX 100gn Brass: Norma (270 WSM parent case) Primer: Fed GM215M COAL: 2.75 B.T.O: 2.21 Trim Length: 2.09 Powder: Alliant RL23 & Ramshot Hunter Total Case capacity H2O: 74.7gn

If not too much trouble, would someone mind running a Quick Load for the following 2 powders? Cartridge: 257 WSM Rifle: Kimber 8400 w/ 23” barrel Bullet: Barnes TTSX 100gn Brass: Norma (270 WSM parent case) Primer: Fed GM215M COAL: 2.75 Base To Ogive: 2.21 Trim Length: 2.09 Powder: Alliant RL23...

I still enjoy my 1995 GMC K1500 but it is getting a little long in the tooth. This was the last day of deer season 2024. I think a Ford may be in my future but not until this one gives up the ghost...

Just picked one up. It's time to replace the LabRadar. Thanks for the heads-up...

Congrats! That's a beautiful rifle. I am a big fan of the Sako Foresters. I have one in .243 Win sans the Mannlicher stock...

Thank you. That's helpful knowing you had good results with RL23 in similar type cartridges.

Thank you.

Good morning. I have developed a few successful loads using RL22 but with my stock dwindling I am looking to expand my available power options. I have already experimented with other options such as IMR 4831 and Accurate MagPro but I haven't tried RL23. I believe it to be in the appropriate...