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    Rifle Practice, 45/70 & 30-06

    We all look at bullet expansion etc.....with a 45-70, it just punches a 1/2 inch hole through both sides.
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    Remington 750 carbine

    Box the POS up and send it my way....when you grow weary of it, seriously, let me know.
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    Glock minus connectors

    Anyone have access to factory Glock minus connectors? The "Glock " shops charge a fortune for them. The reduced the trigger pull by a noticeable pound. Thanks
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    7828 vs 7828 SSC in 243 Win

    Thanks. If someone has a dozen 95 gr BT to share, let me know. I am trying 90 BT, 95 PT and would like to compare to 95 BT. Which ever shots beat wins
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    7828 vs 7828 SSC in 243 Win

    Looking to load up some 95gr partitions. 7th edition of the Nosler book, list IMR 7828 41.5 - 45.5 gr as loads for the 95 gr bullets. Do I need to adjust the powder charge if I am using 7828 SSC?
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    Tikka Update

    Why replace the trigger guard with a metal one?
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    Model 7 rebore to 338 Fed or 358 Win

    Think it will be a 358. Will be heading down south pass by JES place in April. Will drop off the rifle then. Maybe if I am lucky, can arrange to pick it up after a week of hunting.
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    Model 7 rebore to 338 Fed or 358 Win

    The 375 sounds cool, but leaning towards a little more conventional 358 right now
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    Model 7 rebore to 338 Fed or 358 Win

    There newer M7, all camo models have a heavier contour barrel that seems prime for Reboring. They are also very affordable (sub $400 easy)
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    Model 7 rebore to 338 Fed or 358 Win

    I have a model 7 in 243 sitting in the back of the safe. Thinking this spring that I might drop it off at JES's for a rebore. Going back and forth between either a 338 Fed or a 358 Win. Don't need a "magnum". Already have 35 Whelens and 338 Fed rifles and many other. Wanting a 0 - 250 yd...
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    Show Your Lever Guns

    I am still looking for a Winchester Big Bore 444.
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    Modifying Accubond tip for a lever gun

    What do people think about rounding an Accubond tip for a lever gun? I have a 338 Marlin Express. A person on Marlin forum has been rounding Accubonds with good results. https://www.marlinowners.com/forum/308- ... ics/455169
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    35 Whelen

    I had a 30-06 barreled action rebored by JES here in Cottage Grove, Oregon. Placed into a B&C stock and what a nice package Here is JES website. http://www.35caliber.com I can't remember the specifics of the rebore, rifling etc, but went with his recommendations. Very satisfied with the...
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    35 Whelen

    The 35 Whelen Tikka. Stainless rifle in B&C stock with a Leupold 2.5-8. Tips the scales at 7 1/4 lbs.
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    35 Whelen

    Spent some range time this morning. I had not shot the Tikka 35 Whelen for a couple years, forgot how well it shot. 225gr Partitions behind a load of RL-15 and accuracy was as expected from a Tikka (even though it was reviews by JES). The Tikka will be making the trip.
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    35 Whelen

    Just today, I was trying to decide what to take to Idaho as my back up rifle for elk season. The Sako 300 WSM with 200 AB is my primary rifle. Today was loading up a few more 338 WM to take to the range tomorrow morning. Was originally thinking the back up would be a Sako 338 WM or a Black...
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    Youth loads - 7mm-08 & 243

    Thanks for the replies loaded some 80 BT with 25.5 gr. They shoot like a 223. . Will also get some 85 PT to have if we go looking for a black bear this fall
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    Youth loads - 7mm-08 & 243

    My sons shoots the 7mm-08 well and is comfortable with it. Shoot better than I did when I was 11. Gave him a CZ 22LR bolt action earlier. Only gave him a single feed mag and iron sights for a some time. He hopefully learned to shoot not spray for squirrels.
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    Youth loads - 7mm-08 & 243

    Here is the smiling young lad with his first animal (larger than a squirrel) https://imgur.com/a/whH5RRq
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    Youth loads - 7mm-08 & 243

    I loaded up some 120gr BT for my son's 7mm-08. Using the 60% load of H4835 was able to find a nice load for the rifle. We did a youth sheep hunt this weekend sponsored by Safari Club International. The 120 BT smacked down his sheep with a heart/lung shot and broke the far shoulder exiting...
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