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I never did...but with QuickLoad now, I can see what the potential maximum will be in a certain load that has been typically downloaded, for a pressure known to be safe in my action e.g., 65,000 psi in my Sako 85 for the 6.5x55 or the Rem 700 for the 280 Rem. As stated above, in the end, I still...

Nice! Best of luck on your bison hunt! It will be a memorable experience! Keep your shots to 1/3 up the body behind the front leg; the vitals are lower than one would think on such a large animal.

Here's wishing everyone a safe and Happy Holiday Season! May Santa bring you all of your dreams and wishes! As you lay snug in your beds, may visions of ________________ (insert here your wish for new rifles, scopes, cartridges, bullets, etc., and new adventures with family and friends) be...

While I have only shot a 350 Rem Mag once, it definitely had more felt recoil than the three 35 Whelens that I have shot over the years. I know there were a number of guys building lightweight rifles in this caliber in the late 80s and early 90s, and you quickly saw them in the used racks...

Do you remember the old Federal ammunition ad about a single box of ammo that had accounted for 19 elk? Or was it deer? I recall as a kid when grandpa got us the 22LR (Winchester Model 69A that a family friend gifted us when we moved to the family farm when I was 11), and the .410 (new...

You could also contact the gunsmithing school and talk to them about some of your questions. Could be very enlightening for you.

Regardless of what rifle I take hunting, my BLR in 358 Win is usually in the back seat of the truck, for backup, and if there is any chance of having to perform follow ups in the thick timber. (It is so handy!)

One must remember that a lot of information comes from marketing hype that internet wizards like to jump on and repeat without first hand experience to verify actual results. Trust, but verify. As Ernie stated above, you have to perform the work yourself to know what the real world results will...

Looks like the rifle likes the Woodleigh! It's great when the plan comes together! No moose, elk or bear is going to be going far after receiving that in the vitals. And we all have our good days and bad at the bench...after all we are the most significant variable in any shooting equation. I...

I haven't tried TAC yet; QuickLoad shows up to 51.4 gr for 2536 fps in the 22" barrel. (Next time at the bench, along with IMR 4320 and Varget.) Your barrel must be a little faster. (I know I have a couple of rifles where I get more velocity than advertised.) Congrats on the bear! Was the shot...

150 or 180 gr bullets makes me think you are using a 30 cal??? When shooting critters in the thick brush, there is no such thing as a brush buster that will guarantee the bullet will not be deflected by a stick or twig enroute to your target. But this where larger caliber, heavier bullets tend...

Have you weight sorted the brass? I know that Norma's brass is usually pretty good, but it makes me wonder if there isn't another variable here... Have you mic'd the fired brass? Is there a chamber issue? (again, trying to eliminate variables...)

It's OK FOTIS...even if you prove that you are still human, I want to grow up to load and shoot like you! ;)

I tried 54.2 gr of CFE 223 with the 225gr SGK in my LH Rem 700 358 Win's 22" 1:12 McGowan barrel, and got a chronied 2528 fps and a 3 shot group of 0.720" at 100 yards. (ES of 28 and SD of 11.5) Win cases and WLR primers. That will retain 2117 fps and 2239 ft lbs of energy at 200 yards. It will...

Very nice wood on that rifle; Congrats! With your skills, I'm confident you'll be showing us minute if mosquito results in no time! Enjoy!

I just looked at those Kahles 1-6 scopes online. Look pretty good so far...need to handle one in person to see how I like the 3GR reticle. The closest dealer is a 4 1/2 drive from me, and they do not have it in stock at this time. I know that I am happy with the 3 Kahles Helia scopes that I have...

If it ain't broke, why fix it (Partition)? Keep it simple. (There is a valid reason why this us a principle - KISS.) We have a choice when it comes to bullets; choose the one that provides the features and performance you desire, and that shoots best in your rifle. I have always liked the...

If the high shoulder shot is a little too high, it won't break the back or cut the spinal cord, and after it regains consciousness, or the initial shock of hitting a spine projection that knocked it down has worn off, it will get up and run off due to its non-lethal wound. (This happens more...

:LOL: We all go through this! We bounce back and forth on inexpensive and practical, to costly and everything we want... In the end it'll come down to your priorities and budget. If it doesn't short you on other life priorities and commitments, and will make you happy and provides a level of...

Sorry, no experience or knowledge of this action, so cannot say. There are a lot of great actions, and gunmakers out there today doing a great job in bringing us better quality firearms and products today. We have never had it so good! There are also a lot of very good semi custom rifle makers...