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When I first started to hunt with a rifle (some 25 years ago or little more :wink: ) we had no rangefinder and we used a 6X scope (Swarovski 6x42) with German 4 reticle. We supplied the lack of info by using flat calibers, such as 6,5x68 Schuler, 7x66 Vom Hofe, 7 Rem.Mag. which allowed more...

I'd intend to use it for some hunting along with some long range shooting at paper targets.

Hi Folks, I will probably be on the market to purchase a new scope and was thinking Leupy Vx 3 4,5-14x50 with Fine duplex illuminated reticle. At first, I was going to retrofit it with M1 type external turrets but I see there is also the CDS option. What is the difference between the two and...

Wow Guys.......this is a ton of useful information ! (y) and now I am more confused than ever :lol: :lol: :lol: Out of curiosity (and I must say I am a little skeptical....) I have tried to compare some data, with some unexpected results : Caliber Bullet Weight Muzzle Vel. Load weight...

Yes, I do ! [WINKING FACE]

I know this question may be old..... :mrgreen: ...and debated already....my apologies :oops: For long range hunting (and occasional target practicing...) on big game, up to, let's say, your bull Elk, in a 24" sporter barrelled bolt action rifle, which one would you choose and why ? Pros and...

First of all, thanks for your appreciation and comments (y) A little update from the "field", as I was able to do a bit of testing... Started out with three "pilot" loads with IMR4198 (21 - 21,5 - 22 grs.). Fired 3 shot group @ 100 meter. All of them produced acceptable group. Repeated the...

Here Guys, I'll show you my compact lighweight Triple Deuce package... (y)

You mean..... rebarreling in 222....[GRINNING FACE WITH SMILING EYES]

Yep, 20" barrel. I specifically chose this length as I wanted a compact rifle and thought this cartridge would suit it well.... And it did ! Velocity loss is marginal and accuracy seems to be very good. Btw, it's not a target rig. It's a K95 Blaser break open rifle....[THUMBS UP SIGN]

Do you Guys have a super tested load for the Triple Deuce with IMR4198 powder behind a 40 grs. varmint bullet (Nosler BT or Sierra Blitzking) ? What kind of velocity should I expect off a 20" barrel ? With Ballistic Tips 50 grs. I am pushing 20,5 grains at around 3050 fps. Thanks a bunch. (y) J

Hi Gents and Happy New Year to All of you ! (y) I am thinking of buying a new rifle for long range hunting and occasional practice shooting. I'm kinda oriented towards a .30 caliber and wanted to get the best one for my use. It should be able to reach out very very far and have good...

Thanks Todbartell (y) , I will print your figures down... Anyone else got a chance to fire up a QL session ? :mrgreen:

Thanks Doc, I'll stick with it then ! (y) One additional question, if I may.... With Lead free monolithic bullets (with rings, like Barnes), should I decrease loads a bit, compare to "standard" bullets of the same weight ? TY J :wink:

Hi Gents, any good recipe to load this caliber using IMR4350, behind Ballistic Tip 165 and Partition same weight ? I will be shooting them in a 24" tube. Thanks :wink:

Thanks for your replies. I personally think it's a great little caliber. The thing I am most concerned about is its performance in a short barrel length..... And maybe barrel wear...

Thanks Gentlemen [THUMBS UP SIGN] What twist rate would be recommended for such barrel length ? Would 1:10 be adequate ?

I have no experience with this caliber, at all. Would you recommend it as a dependable and accurate round ? An other important question : Would this caliber perform well in a 20" sporting barrel, or is it better off with a longer tube ? Your experience is very much appreciated. Thanks a bunch...

Yes and no..... :wink: Yes. it is a wooden stock, but.... ...no, it can't be because of that, since it's a break-open rifle and the small and tiny forend does not touch the barrel and, for sure, does not put any kind of pressure whatsoever... :wink: (y)

I appreciate the hint, but I am in Italy at the moment so I'm guessing I wouldn't make it for the w-end.... :mrgreen: Joking apart, here in Italy (also it applies to most of Europe), for unknown reasons it seems Hogdgon powder is very difficult to get.... Maybe it's an "Importer" kinda...