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Gotta love the 358 in a BLR that shoots so well! Light, handy, quick handling, and accurate...not to mention fun to shoot! Not many critters are gonna walk away on you when you go hunting with this combo!

While I cannot personally comment on the .375 300 gr Partition on cape buffalo, I can comment on the 260 gr AccuBond on bison...out of a 376 Steyr with a muzzle velocity of 2632 fps out of a 21" barrel. I had a complete pass through on a mature bull broadside at 200 yards went 5 yards, laid...

Sounds like a great adventure and quest; best of luck! (Sorry, I have never been there so cannot advise.) I have always thought a trip to Labrador to flyfish for their brook trout would be a great adventure that I should look into someday...I hear August is the best time of year for that trip.

Depending on your location, and what is behind your target backstops, you may also consider having a roof structure out in front of your shooting bench location that will keep you from being able to shoot over your target backstop. Most people tend to forget that even a 22LR bullet can be...

The SGK is a great bullet and typically performs well on deer sized (and larger) big game, at all ranges. Expansion is reliable down to around the 1900 fps velocity. The Pro Hunter has also performed well, with it main difference in being a flat base bullet vs a boattail in the SGK (which sees...

I have used Nosler brass since they brought it out and never experienced anything like this...but I haven't bought any new brass from them in a few years (just ammo) as I have a decent supply to keep me going at this time. I have been happy with the brass to date. I have recently ordered some...

The thing with elk is that they do not always react to bullet impacts like other animals. I have seen immediate reactions to no reactions on the 20+ elk I have taken over the years, and it didn't always matter as to the cartridge I have used, from the 6.5x55 with 140 gr bullets up through the...

As an update in this thread, for those who haven't seen these updates in other threads: 1) I have acquired that LH 257 Roberts; a sweet custom LH Sako M591 w/ 22" Shilen barrel and a beautiful exhibition grade walnut stock. Have verified the scope is sighted in and will be loading various loads...

Be cool if we can meet up! I'll let you know once I get the flights booked, when we'll be in Jo'burg.

Gotta love a wife that feeds your passion! 😁 Lucky to have one too!

Yes, looking forward to the on-game performance with the 225 SGK in the 358 Win. Should be as effective as other SGK bullets used on other big game from other rifle cartridges (7mm Rem Mag and STW, and in the 338-06). Still need to tag a deer or antelope with the SGK in my Model 88 in 250...

QuickLoad shows Re-22 breaking 3100 fps at just under 65k. Will work up from about 58k (+P pressure) and see how she goes. Looking for accuracy over velocity Update: I did make to the range to test this bullet/powder combo before my chrony battery died (had forgot to recharge after the last...

Went out and shot this rifle again today, to make sure it is sighted in for bear hunting with Susan. That HSM ammo with the 225 gr SGK sure shoots nice in this rifle! 3 shot groups of 0.557" and 0.849". Sighted in 1.20" high @ 100 yards gives a 150 yard zero, and 3.2" of drop at 200 yards, where...

I finally got out to shoot the new to me LH Sako 591 in 257 Roberts today. Wanted to make sure it was sighted in before trying handloads next week. Nosler 110 gr AccuBond ammo: 3010 fps out of the 22" barrel (40 fps less than factory spec of 3050), ES of 32.1, SD of 14.7, 3 shot group of 1.029"...

I did get that LH Fierce Carbon Rogue in 7MM PRC w/ 24" barrel. Have just tried factory ammo so far... Federal 170 gr Terminal Ascent: 2920 fps, ES of 59.0, SD of 22.9, 3-shot group of 0.708" (pulled my second shot a little, and third shot was cutting first - potential for better groups) Hornady...

We have confirmed our hunt dates: Arrive in Johannesburg and travel to Free State hunt camp May 10/26, hunt May 11-16, and return to Jo'burg on 17th. Travel to Limpopo hunt camp May 18th and hunt to May 19-25, and return to Jo'burg for trip home on May 26th. Now to confirm flights...

Of the handguns I always wanted, but never took the opportunity when it was an option, they are: Single action - Freedom Arms in 41 Rem Mag Double action - Ruger GP100 in 357 Mag Rimfire - S&W Model 41

We have had a lot of fun discussing favourite cartridges, and rifle... What caliber gaps do you have in your rifle battery? And why? Myself, my main gaps are 243/6mm, and 8mm, under .458. Why? Because I have just prefered the 257 to the 243, and prefer the 338 to the 323. (I guess that I really...

I have watched the people at the LGS gun counters put new shooters and hunters, including women and youth, into the 300s (Win/WSM/Wby/RUM etc) for years, as that is what a lot of people say is required for elk. I am of the opinion that most of those new shooters/hunters would have been better...

Congrats! It might have taken me longer than I wanted it to, but I too have lost 70 pounds over the years and am at about 280 now. Would still like to lose another 40, and that will come eventually. I am now back into the same size jeans that I wore in high school 40 years ago, when I was...