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    ttsx in 375 caliber - i see nothing above 250 grains

    Tipped TSX. I don't see options above 250 grains but the TSX goes up to 350. I really prefer the TTSX for a little extra help opening but I can't find any available even on the Barnes website. Is it because the bullet is too long with the plastic tip to fit the cartridge chamber limits?
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    Pelican prerogatives - 1750 vs 1700 for int'l travel - experiences wanted

    I have a 1750 - the double rifle case with wheels. It's been traveled with quite a bit. Truck, roof, trunk, airlines, etc. Solid piece of equipment. A little long in the tooth and covered in scratches and stickers. I recently upgraded to a blaser r8 and will probably take it solely on...
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    First bobcat

    2nd one I've ever seen. About 180m out. Was pig hunting in a beautiful Texas spring afternoon and barely caught a glimpse of this guy. Thought it was a wounded coyote. Movement was odd, slow, up and down, sporadic. Lost him several times between binos and scope. Finally realized it was a...
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    Barrel chop for suppressor on 300WM - blaser specific plz

    I request info, guidance, or experience specifically as regards blaser barrels please. I won't cry (much) if you have some good info relevant to the situation on non-blaser barrels but as it's a bit of an oddball twist barrel, that's really my focus. This is pertaining to a 300WM standard...
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    Wanted Used 375 H&H Brass And Loose Surplus Boolits - Old And Worn Out Ok - For Novelties

    Gents, For a book & whiskey club, I'd like to make some inert 375 h&h big cartridges. We will be finishing Death in the Long Grass and I'm hosting the meeting. PLanning to load some 375 giveaways. In search of used brass. Worn out is fine but not split. Also looking for some boolits if...
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    Powder thrower capacity with big cartridges

    I'm jumping into loading for 375H&H for the first time and my powder thrower doesn't have enough capacity to hit my target in 1 throw. I've been thinking for awhile about stepping up to one of the electronic powder feeders with a trickler and scale built in. If I have to double throw and then...
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    300 WM guidance for plains game - powder and bullet size

    I received some excellent feedback and guidance on the 375h&h cartridge for Africa on this thread: 375 h&h guidance Trials are in development. I'd like to ask the group for similar guidance on 300 WM. Background: Just last week, I shot a 148 lb wild pig with a 300 WM 178gr Eld-M. Entered...
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    How to find headspace and CBTO in blaser r8 chamber

    Hi gents, I've mapped bolt gun and falling block (ruger no 1) chambers to find where i want to set the shoulder for fire formed brass. Several different techniques. The one i like best is to simply drop the shoulder when re-sizing with the exchangeable redding shellholders and then gently...
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    375h&h guidance - bullets, dies, and brass

    Questions for 375 handloaders I would prefer to end up with 1 load for the caliber (i know... i know) and use it on everything up to cape buffalo, hippo, and croc. For Africa travel, I'll run a 300WM and 375 on a blaser so no issue with plains game overkill issues. Questions: I like the RCBS...
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    Coordinating suppressor type & thread pitch for multiple countries

    Good afternoon, I'm putting together a plan to hunt domestically (USA) with a suppressor for my blaser and when I go to Europe & Africa, buy (or rent?) one in-country while there so as not to bother with all the stupidity of our customs laws. Also - I found this thread VERY informative...
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    Ruger M77 Hawkeye Magnum Stainless 300 Win Mag

    Located in eastern San Antonio stainless with green hogue stock. Less than 60 rounds through but some light rub marks on the barrel from a blind. Comes with timney trigger (not installed,) 30mm rings, original interchangeable brake / barrel thread cap/ weight devices, original box. Scope not...
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    Big bore ammo on classifieds... is it scarce?

    I see a lot of 375 and up on the classifieds from time to time. Are these hard to find routinely or are people just cleaning up shelves? I'm currently 300 and below and handload but soon stepping up for Africa. Worthwhile to start grabbing some when i see it available? Is brass scarce if I...
 
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