Recent content by matt85

I might have some data. Ill try to remember to look for it when i get home.

As long as ammunition or components are available, you could always have a custom rifle made in 303 British. Do you have a source for those 8g kiln hulls? What loads have you used in them? I use a 1200gr 0.849" bullet over 260gr of FFg black powder or 67gr of Blue Dot. I lucked out last year...

My 8-bore brass was made by Rocky Mountain Cartridge. The cases are well made but having another source of brass would be a good thing, so I'll send Bertram and email. 303 British is not even close to dead! PPU, Hornady, Remington, Winchester, Federal, and S&B all still produce the...

The only commercial 8-bore brass I know of is shotgun brass. Bertram doesn't list it on their website, do you have a link?

I personally would like the original dangerous game cartridges to be revived! Of course I'm talking about the 8-bore and 4-bore. I absolutely love my W.J. Jeffery 8-bore 3.25"! But the cartridge is beyond dead... Brass cases must be custom made using a lathe and bar stock. Bullets must be hand...

Will be fine for elk and bear. You would want a better built bullet if going for bigger/tougher game. The newer Hornady DGX is more suitable. Best bullet I've ever used was the Swift A-frame. But I have used the Barnes TSX with good success as well.

Simple answer: Dangerous game rifle: a rifle specifically designed for taking dangerous game. A rifle does not need to be a "dangerous game rifle" to kill dangerous game. A perfectly placed 243 will quickly take any game on the planet.

One of the two times I've completely missed an animal was when I borrowed someone else's rifle. I will not use a rifle that I have not spent extensive time practicing with.

I'm a firm believer in having a backup rifle. If I'm hunting DG then I bring two DG rifles. If I'm hunting PG I bring two PG rifles. If I'm hunting both DG and PG the I bring two DG rifles, with one or both of them being suitable for PG (medium bore guns).

I was very impressed with the VC rifles I've handled and it saddens me to hear they are going under.

I live up in WA, but do have family down in AZ. Perhaps I'll bring the 8-bore with me next time I go visit them.

+1 to this. I personally used a-frames for my buffalo and they worked wonders. I give the slight edge to the a-frames because a tsx would likely have struggled with my first shot. My first shot hit a small unseen tree before hitting a buffalo, which could have damaged the hollow point.

Was a hard choice, but I picked left.

Agreed! Be it going 130mph down a back country road on my bike or looking at a cape buffalo through a red dot site. Either way, I am seeking a dangerous thrill that can very easily put me underground somewhat prematurely.

Or at least have good taste in music. :)