Recent content by JMRhino

That's great projectile performance with respect to the velocity.

I really like that Kimber. There is one for auction in 338 Fed at the moment. I have five of the older 84Ms and 8400s in various chamberings but no 338 Fed. Hmmm....

I apologize that I can't answer your question directly, but I have used Hunter in my 7-08 loads with a 165gn Norma Bondstrike. Maybe there are some similarities? All of my groups were concentric and relatively small (.6s to 1.1s) with little idiosyncrasies. I also never experienced any pressure...

What was the hog's range at impact? Sorry if I missed it in an earlier response...

Great looking rifle.

As primarily a "Whitetail" hunter in the southeast, I tend to favor the low to mid-range power optics with a priority to clarity and weight. I used to think that my Leupold VX-3 2x8x32 was the perfect scope for me until I purchased and used their VX6HD in 2x12x42 w/the Fire Dot. It may not win...

The first deer I ever killed was in Greene County GA with my dad's Sako L57 in .243 Win. I believe that it was made in the mid-fifties. 1957 would seem pretty logical I suppose... I won't part with that rifle. Those are some great pictures and look like fun memories.

These are some of my Rem 700 LTR groups with Barnes 130gn and TAC. Again, I'm pleased with the velocities but still have some work t do. My Bergara loves that specific recipe. My LTR traditionally seems to prefer 165gn-175gn range. The group on the left is actually a 5 shot group but one fell...

I carried the Sig P229 in .357 Sig professionally for 23 years and then we transitioned to Glock 19. I really like both, but it took a little getting used the different style triggers (DA/SA vs striker). I own a P229 in 357 Sig and P232 for summertime carry when I was only authorized to carry...

@highoctane - Get fling any of those new NOS 150 BTs? I had great weather here too in VA, so I went to the farm on Sunday to clear some fallen trees and test some new loads in the Tikka 7-08 and Rem 700 LTR in .308 Win. For the past few years, I have favored going with the light for caliber...

In VA they record make, model and serial number but don't care which one or how many. Depending on my mood, I alternate amongst various Glocks that all have the identical mode of operations. I don't qualify with or carry weapons with drastically different triggers or cycle of operations. I think...

I need to check my stock when I get home but I am interested. I am 99% sure I have some 150s also unopened...

First, my apology for not being able to answer your specific question as which platform is best; however, I can say as a 25-year firearms instructor for the GOV, routine and consistent practice without the recoil and report is directly beneficial for all shooters. Developing the proper muscle...

I think that is perfect logic. 20ga is the proverbial this porridge is just right option. I have always believed that a .410 bore was more of an advanced shooter's shell due to the tight bore constriction and reduced shot count which can be frustrating for novice shooters. I am not much of a...

I created some youth "reduced recoil" cartridges in 7-08 with Nosler 120gn Ballistic tips and they were extremely effective. My youngest, who was approximately 10 YOA at the time, killed several whitetails from 60-200 yards with the reduced loads. I don't recall my exact recipe from back then...