Recent content by Rhoden101

Temp was about 45 degree F, I will shoot them again in the 60 -70 degre range to make sure they still seem ok. I plan to use them for Elk so 45-50 F is typically as warm as it gets that time of year around here. Rhoden101

I ended up loading 65.0 gr of H414, average velocity of 2615 fps. 4 Shot group of about 1".

I plan to load 250 gr Partitions in a 338 Win mag. I have alot of H414 so that is the powder I would like to use. The only data I can find for this combination is on Hogdon's website (max load is 65.0 gr. = 2622 fps). If anyone has other data for this combination I would be interested. Rhoden101

Thanks for the input guys. I just wanted to hear a few other peoples opinion of the outcome. You guys are right it is still dead a in my freezer! Rhoden101

Very nice animals, waiting for my chance! Any plans to go back for dangerous game?

I agree and the balistics of this combination look good out to about 300 yards and that is why I am so interested on the 300/350 gr. weight in a 458 Lott. I will have to put it to use here in the states untill I can put it to its intended use in Africa! Rhoden101

That was it by the time I got to it.

Lack of talent I guess.....Poor follow through at some what close distance! Rhoden101

North Fork seems to be a fine bullet but cost right at $100 for 50 shipped. I wish Nosler or Swift would start making a 300 Partition or A-frame (Nosler did for a while).

Here is a picture of 180 Gr. AB (Federal Premium Factory load) from .338 win mag. at about 80 yards. Bad shot yes :( , but looking for thoughts on bullet preformance? Rhoden101

The rifle is a Ruger M77 mark II Safari Magnum with a 2-7 Vortex Viper. recoil is similar to 375 H&H with 300 Gr. Bullets. 400 & 500 grain bullets are a diffrent story! The original stock cracked after 4th shot while shooting 400 gr. Federal Premium factory .458 win. mag. loads. Ruger replaced...

Just over 5700 lbs at the muzzle if the calulator I used is correct!.....If I am wrong will some body correct me. Rhoden101

They are my new close quarters elk load! Rhoden101

.458 Lott 300 gr. North Fork bonded flat point Velocity = 2930 fps Retained weight = 231 grains (77%) Expanded diameter = 0.7470" Bullet was fired into a phonebook then milk jugs full of wet saw dust, bullet was recoved from the 5th milk jug. Sorry will have to figure the picture thing out

Thinking about buying a 3-9 x 40mm Zeiss Conquest. Looking for thoughts on how they compare to other brands for the same money (about $400). If anyone has input I would like to hear it. Rhoden101