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I own a Ruger American Rifle in .308 Winchester. It has a 22 inch barrel, with a 1-10 twist. My questions are: #1 - Does a 1-10 inch twist give higher velocities than a 1-12 inch twist barrel of comparable length? #2 - What advantages are there of having a 1-10 inch twist barrel for a .308...

I recently sighted in my Ruger American Rifle, and it’s in .308. I’ve been wondering exactly what can I hunt with this round? I have a tack driver of a rifle. I couldn’t believe it when I saw the 8 round group all within an inch. When hand loaded, can I expect to not get the same level of...

I’ve had my Ruger American Rifle in .308 Winchester for some time, but just got a chance to go shoot it recently. It did really well with the Winchester 150gr Power Point factory ammo. 8 shots into a one inch group. I was wondering if any of you had load data they would like to share with me...

Hello Mates!! I finally got around to switching out the Savage 110 .270 barrel to the ER Shaw .35 Whelen. The stock isn’t fully inlet yet, put very close! Here’s the pic of her almost fully complete! Whatcha think @Bob Nelson 35Whelen? Hawk

Selling my Weatherby Mark V .300 Win Mag Special Synthetic. Comes with a Burris Fullfield E1 4.5-14x42mm BDC scope. I have reloading dies to go along with it. $1400 shipped to lower 48. Hawk

I have for sale, one Weatherby Mark V Limited Edition Stainless in .300 Win Mag. It comes with a a Burris Fullfield II 4-12x42mm scope. All brand new, never fired, or used. I have ammo and reloading dies to go with it. Asking $1600 for it all, and you pay shipping. Hawk

Hey all! I’m thinking of getting a rifle in 6.5 PRC, but know very little about the cartridge. What has been your experience with the cartridge? What range of game can it be used on? Please impart your knowledge to me. Hawk

Hello all! I’ve been doing some homework into the whole .375 H&H Mag vs 9.3x62mm business. Now, what I have to say on the matter is this…. The .375 H&H has a decided advantage over the the 9.3x62mm only when the 9.3x62 is loaded to original pressures. Now, with that being said, once you start...

@Bob Nelson 35 Whelen I was wondering if you had any of the modern pressure loads for the 35 Whelen using H414? H414 does extremely well in the 9.3x62, and since it does, I’m thinking it will do very well in the Whelen case. What are is your opinion? Anyone else use H414 using modern...

Hello all! Since my other project has been giving me fits, I thought I would put that one on hold, and do another .35 Whelen project. This time, I know it’s something I can definitely finish on my own, and make it look like halfway decent! I ordered a Mauser 98 banner action complete rifle set...

Here is something I had someone cobble up for me: Cartridge : 9.3 x 62 Bullet : .366, 250, Nosler AccuBond 59756 Useable Case Capaci: 63.960 grain H2O = 4.153 cm³ Cartridge O.A.L. L6: 3.291 inch = 83.59 mm Barrel Length : 22.0 inch = 558.8 mm Predicted Data for Indicated Charges of the...

Hello All! I just ordered yesterday, a Sauer 100 Black in the classic 9.3x62! I’ve seen gun articles, and videos about the Sauer 100 Classic XT, but haven’t seen anything about my Black. She will have a 22 inch barrel, 1 in 14 inch twist. What are the differences between the 100 Classic XT...

I just got done reading an article that said, basically, you can use 3 cartridges to use for worldwide hunting. # 1 was pretty much a given. #2 was a total shock, and #3 was surprising, but understandable. #1 - Varmint Cartridge: this can be any number of the .22 caliber high velocity rounds...

I’m getting info on the .270 Winchester. What has your experience been with it, for those who have used it? What range of game have you gotten with yours, including African game, too? What’s the largest animal anyone has taken with theirs, and how quickly did it dispatch the animal? What’s...

Hey everyone! I think I have a bad case of the Mid-bore-idous bug. I bought, yet again, a Savage 110E in .270 Win, and am now thinking of sending the barreled action off to JES to have them rebore/rechamber it to 9.3x62 (the African 35 Whelen). Is this a good idea? Or should I buy another ER...

I’m having a serious conundrum going on. I have my project Savage 111, but I have been pricing aftermarket switch barrels. The .35 Whelen barrel, a 24 inch, 1 in 14 inch twist = $239 I found a .338-06 barrel, 24 inch, 1-10 inch twist = $206 I know, that both are pretty much equal when it comes...

@BobNelson35Whelen I wanted to let you know that I traded for a Savage 111 in .270 Win. It just happened that it was in .270, but I’m going to be switching the barrels out, and put on an ER Shaw pre-chambered, 24 inch, 1 in 14 inch twist, stainless barrel. I’m gett the kit that has the barrel...

I just love how some things end up working out, and aren’t intentionally done. I now have 3 rifles that are chambered in old Mauser military rounds, but work extremely well for sporting purposes. The top rifle is a Czech VZ-24 in 7.92x57mm, sporterized. Middle rifle is a Winchester M70...

Hello Everyone! I finally traded for a Savage 111 in .270 Win. My next step is going to be ordering either an ER Shaw stainless barrel in 35 Whelen, or I’m going to get a Shilen barrel in 35 Whelen. I have the number of a gentleman that does barrel threading, and I just might have him do just...

I know I’m probably beating a dead horse subject, but I didn’t see any postings about either rechambering and rebore, or switch the barrel out. But, my concern would be that the feed rails. Would they have to be modified slightly for the longer cartridge? What is the most cost effective for...

Hey Bob! I was wondering what you would think of necking up an 8mm Mauser cartridge to .358 caliber. It wouldn’t be per se a 9x57, because I’m thinking of it being higher pressure like the .35 Whelen. It would fall in between the .358 Win and the .35 Whelen power wise. It would probably be a...

I was wondering what would be the best and most cost effective way to turn my rifle that’s .30-06 into a .35 Whelen? And how do I go about doing that? What are your opinions? Thank you already in advance for your suggestions and expertise. Hawk

As I had said in a previous post, I bought a sporterized Husqvarna M38 in 6.5x55! When I finally got her back home I did an inspection of her, as I do every firearm that I buy. Immediately I found a few things wrong: #1) The action screws were loose. So I tightened them. #2) The scope that came...

I have been wondering lately if a Marlin 444 .444 Marlin would do well in Africa, especially on the dangerous beasties. I can shoot a Bear Tooth 300 gr Hard Cast Gas Check at 2100 fps, and 2938 ft-lbs of muzzle energy. I can also shoot the 280 - 290 gr Hard Cast Gas Check bullets 2400 - 2300...

Hello all! I have a Winchester M70 in 7x57, and it can take the modern rifle loads. Plus, I have a 1917 Carl Gustafs M38 Swedish Mauser. Anyone have their favorite pet loads for each rifle? I have on hand Hornady 139gr SP Boattails, and 139 gr SST’s in 7mm. In 6.5, I have 143 gr Hornady Match...

Hello Everyone from San Antonio, TX. I'm brand new ro the forum, and am a reloader. I am prior military, and prior police officer. I love ro hunt, and be outdoors. I haven't been to Africa, yet, but would hope to go to mark it off my bucket list. I've read the exploits of Craig Boddington and...