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Ahhh... The game-taking, wonderfully accurate Blue Cyclone! ;) Guy

Berger recommends a 1:8 or faster twist for their 135 grain .257" bullet. I'd imagine that Hornady's 138 grain bullet would require a similar twist. I don't plan on running any of those long, high BC bullets from my 1:10 twist 25-06. Guy

I'm really not sure what your point is here. Hodgdon tested the load in a 5" barrel and averaged 1009 fps with a Berry's 230 grain bullet. I loaded the same powder charge and a Berry's 230 grain bullet. I did use a different primer. They showed 1009 fps. I saw 1016 fps from my loads...

I think that most of the "cheap" rifles were sold long ago. Remember the barrels of SKS rifles in gun shops? CMP (or whatever it was called at the time) had great deals on M1 Garands, Springfields, 1917's and even 30 cal Carbines as I recall. Used 30-30 Marlin lever actions were $150...

Ernie - you forgot the rest of your rifle again. ;) Happy 3/08 day! Guy

Texas Life posted some good info re pressures. With a 1911 in good repair I'd still recommend a stronger recoil spring. Maybe 22# or so? I don't have hard science on that, but the standard 16# spring would be overwhelmed and the pistol could batter itself rather badly. Also, there's a chance...

Ol' Roy Yeager has inspired me to load some warmer 45's. Easy enough to cope with the 45+P. A little more of a step to the 45 Super & 45 SMC. Then there's the mighty 460 Rowland... That takes a bit more modification, but even it's an easy drop-in conversion and provides mid-level 44 magnum...

Happy 308 Day! I don't think I'm going to get a chance to shoot my rifle today, but I'll give it an affectionate pat on the muzzle. Guy

My post contained a screenshot of Hodgdon's online data. Then I loaded it. Had already used charges a bit below that, so that constituted my workup. I just hadn't loaded the full 8.2 grains. Yes, it's +P level. Here's a link to Hodgdon's online data center. Super easy to use. Be sure to look...

I'm used to 45+P handloads and commercial ammo getting into the 900-950 fps range with a 230 grain bullet. That's a solid step up from the normal 800-850 fps with a 230 grain bullet that much of the commercial ammo I've used manages to produce. But... 1000 fps? From a standard 5" 1911 and a...

Congrats! After decades of shooting 45 1911's, I find myself with a 9mm Kimber 1911 as well. You're right, very sweet shooter! Very little recoil. So very easy to keep it on target in rapid fire. Enjoy!

Left to right: 220 gr Hornady RNSP 212 gr Hornady ELD-X 200 gr Nosler Partition 180 gr Berger Elite Hunter 180 gr Sierra (maybe the flat base?) 178 gr Hornady ELD-X 165 gr Nosler Ballistic Tip 165 gr Hornady CX 130 gr Barnes TTSX Whew! I remembered. Guy

Wow! I hope that he kicks cancer's butt. We need more young men like that. Guy

Somewhere around 0400 usually. Mama continues to sleep. Dog and I go to the kitchen and make a pot of coffee. He doesn't get any. I read. He snoozes on the couch. The day progresses from there.

I loaded those in the 25-06 and got superb results on target, but haven't ever hunted with them. EEEK! So many loads, so few seasons... I fear that I'm running short on seasons. Guy

Hey, thanks for bringing this up! You're on one of the most helpful firearms/handloading forums anywhere. Welcome! We're all on your side, wanting your handloads to work great! The expander ball in the full length dies is essential. You'll also be happier if you lube the inside of the case...

I've tried to stay active. These days the workout is usually something like: 30 minutes on a good rowing machine (basically zero impact, good cardio, good strength builder, nearly full-body workout) 30 minutes or so of "strength training" which includes a lot of stretching too. I've stopped...

Congrats on a great hunt!

I might need to try something like that with my 375 H&H... Guy

That's pretty cool! Guy