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How fast you pushing those hammers?

I have some 168 TTSX on hand. What powder you using with those 2 bullets?

I asked my Smith to order me a Rife Basix trigger for this VanGuard (Howa) They have been good triggers for me in several makes. Usually, Rugers and Mausers. I'm going to mount a new Burris FFII 3x9 on it instead of the Nikon Prostaff that came with it. I know nothing about this particular...

It feels more like the "push" of a braked 35 Whelen, heck, even 375 H&H, not the sharp "jab" of fast 300's.

"Seek...and ye shall find."" lol

Ha! I love to trade,etc. Sometimes the deal falls through, sometimes I back out. Sometimes I sell for a profit, sometimes I keep/or give them away. Life is too short, and I find myself in the Last Stretch of The Race...I have to make the most of it!

Well now...brought home another sweet deal! Older Wby VanGuard (Blue metal/black synthetic) in 300 Wby Mag. Nikon 3x9 Pro something mounted. ( I will replace it with a new FFII 3x9 I have on hand. Rifle has a 5 port muzzlebrake already installed, leather sling and soft case...$350! I found...

I can't get over how this Wby, factory brake handles the recoil of this 338 RPM. Even though it has approx. same capacity as the win Mag, I wonder if the burn rate, case design affects (if any( the recoil impulse? Any of you Physicists/Ballisticians have any idea?

Finally got to the range this AM. After I got all set, I fired one shot at 100yds. Hit 1.5" high and two inches left. I made the corrections for windage, left the elevation alone. I then went to my 200yds target. I hit 2" high but 3" left. I moved scope 4 clicks down, but over-corrected and...

Picked up my rifle! Hopefully, tomorrow PM I can get to the range. I will be pressed for time, but IF I can get it on paper at 100, I can then finesse it to a 200yds zero. That way, if I just can't get away again, I will be set! I will try and post pics! Hooray!

I have used Timneys, Shilen, Kepplinger, Jewel, rifle basix, and Traister. I can't remember the others . I have also had some very good factory triggers that once set, perfection. They are all very good, but I love the Trigger Tech. This is on a hunting rifle, that is. I like to have 1# at the...

He mentioned that he was not thrilled with the Talley Lwt mounts. He asked if I had any different bases. It turns out that way back, I had ordered a set of Leupold STD 2pc bases. I had two sets of rings, one extended, scope is a newer Leupold 2.5x8. He will tap/use 8x40 screws in the bases...

Hot dog, I got joy! Smith said rifle is ready! He said it ended up just a tad heavier, did not get in your face during recoil. He fired three shots for test fire...almost same hole he said! 185 TTSX factory load. I had bought two boxes, so I'm set up. I am too busy to work up handloads before my...

I'm thankful I never had a Mod 700 that had that bad trigger/safety issue. I did make a great shot on my first Axis buck, in Del Rio in late 90's (pre-Haitian Invasion) .308 230 yds, my handloaded 165 NBT, 4x scope, Mod 70 Fwt. Sweet shot. That's the best/only kill with the old 308 for me. I...

Back in late '70s, my BIL had a nice Mod 788 in 6mm Remington. It was extremely accurate with the 100gr factor Clkt load. Only thing I did not care for, upon shooting it, was the heavy, gritty trigger. I don't know if all of them have similar triggers, but that particular one was bad. The Mod...

...not "exactly" blaspheming, but I admit that I am prejudiced toward the 30-06! :)

I know no one really cares...but not a fan. I've used a Mod fwt and a Ruger UltraLight, meh. Now, I have always admired and loved shooting the M60 Pig, but...just can't get excited about any short action round, even the old 358 Winchester! I tried it awhile back, one last time. I bought a new CA...

I had good results with the 165 SBT GK on SE Texas deer and hogs. A bit tougher than the 150 Clkts. I like the 165 early barnes X and TSX, but the 168 TTSX is a dream come true, ha. I like to use the old heavy round nose c&c, just for grins. A friend used the 180 round nose in his 30-06 and it...

I prefer the Sierra 150 Pro Hunter for deer out of the old warhorse. The 150 SBT and Speer 150 BT are a bit soft for my use. I find the Pro Hunters to be pretty tough and cheap enough to shoot alot. As a do it al, I have almost always loaded the Barnes 165x, then later the 168 TTSX over H4350. I...

Well, sold the Kimber w/o firing a shot! Darn medical bills, darn money flow, ha! That was awhile back. Just this week I put a reasonable priced Mod 700 ADL/270 on Layaway (10 mos!) ha And today I put a really nice, 1978 Mod 700 Classic/'06 on a short Layaway! Oh yeah! Along with my quest of the...