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Proofed in February 1930, so only 94 years old, but we will get there soon. A Friedrich Triebel 8x65R double over 12ga 70mm.

I prefer a stock closer to Tiffany blue in color as it matches better with my watch dial face, otherwise I’d write a check.

I wear my “this” watch. As in, “Hey, y’all, watch this!”

If you are trying to sell into the US, you will have to use a licensed firearms importer who will have to submit an ATF Form 6, etc. One such importer is Simpson Ltd, but there are a number of others.

Uhh…. Why are you using a.300 WM then complaining about meat damage? Use a .308 with a reasonable 180 grain bullet and the problem goes away.

The theory is that the larger bore diameter of the 10 makes patterning of large shot sizes easier. The reality is that all shotguns are a law unto themselves, and the only real truth is found at the patterning board. It’s also worth mentioning that the 12 3.5 has a significantly higher operating...

I hope they hit a home run. The people of Namibia deserve a better life and economic stability.

My rifle is magnaported, which reduces muzzle jump dramatically, but does little for actual recoil. Magnaport required me to have the barrel cryo treated before they would perform the actual porting. Apparently they had some problems with a prior A2 barrel. You want to make sure that you have...

IMR4350 is really a reduced load powder in the A2. I don’t believe you can stuff enough powder in the case to hit max pressure with 570-600 grain bullets, but that’s from memory, so verify. With the fast twist of the A2 barrels (1:12), I’ve seen references to shooting bmg bullets for plinking...

IMR4350 is really too slow for optimum use in the A2. The cartridge itself is very forgiving, and I’ve found acceptable loads with RL15, H4895, Varget, Benchmark, H335, and RL17. With 570 and 600 grain loads, recoil doesn't really get ugly until you approach 2400 fps. Max is somewhere around...

Yes, it’s a Hannibal. I’ve never been brave enough to shoot it from the bench.

Surprisingly well. Some say the A2 stock looks like a club, but it does what it’s designed to do, which is absorb recoil. Note the forward, scout style scope as well.

This is what happens when you shoot 120 grains of IMR 4350 out of your .500 A2 with a 23" barrel.

This picture is old, but the top rifle is my .500 A2. I'd never consider shooting it in a standard mount. It's currently wearing a lightweight Leupold 2.5x fixed, and that seems to be just about perfect for speed and accuracy at reasonable ranges.

I have an early lab radar and it certainly has its quirks. Suppressed loads must be fired in very close proximity to the unit, but I’ve usually got things to work. Mine isn’t finicky to point but the menu system doesn’t quite work correctly, even with firmware updates. To add a new series or to...

Captive animals are livestock, plain and simple. The conflation of wildlife and livestock is just muddy thinking by the confused. At the end of the day, I’m in favor of any policy that maximizes the lion population, and opposed to any that reduces genetic diversity.

Test fire immediately before you pack, then pack immediately. Problem solved.

There’s no situation so bad that a rabble rousing, vote buying politician can’t make it worse.

FYI, you can break 2500 fps with the right combination of 570 grain loads. They are a little snappy, as you might expect. Ah, I just noticed the shorter barrel. .

As I recall, mine is 1:12. It’s a factory A2.

I’d call him Bob, and still shoot him. Does that make me a bad person?

I have a Browning Short-trac in 7 WSM, and it has no particularly bad habits. Not exactly a reloader’s dream with brass flying etc., but aside from problems with the original camo finish, since replaced by Browning after a class action lawsuit, it’s been a good rifle. I’d buy it again.

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I’ve got a handsome.378 on a non Weatherby action that makes as much sense as anything. I’ve also got an HS Precision 416 Weatherby that’s crazy accurate, but that is braked, which is both good and bad for obvious reasons. My .500 A2 is awesome, but you really need to watch where you put your...

When a democracy devolves into two wolves and a sheep making dinner plans, a descent in anarchy and dictatorship isn’t far off. The Leftist playbook is simple: when in doubt, blame the victims.

https://www.northernshooterssupplies.com.au/9-3-x-64-Brenneke-Unprimed-Brass-p/9364upb.htm Ask if they’ll ship?

I agree it’s certainly a buzzkill.

Why not just run .460 Weatherby brass with some Imperial sizing wax through your sizing die?

I did the dfw-Doha-wdh thing on Qatar last time, and thought it was the least bad way to make the trip. I’m sorry to see that option disappear, as it was a great way to avoid the SA firearms import process.

Why not an 8x65R?

At some point our gear becomes perfectly sufficient under normal conditions, and we’re free to allow other considerations, such as aesthetics, to enter into our decision making. While I appreciate titanium and carbon fiber for the most extreme conditions, there’s nothing wrong with a graceful...

This hog made it about 75 yards after a body hit with the 416, but there was a trail that a blind man could probably follow. Only a CNS hit guarantees a DRT reaction, and even that assumes perfect shot placement every time.

.416 Weatherby with 300 grain TSX bullets @ 2800 fps.

I loaded my .416 Weatherby with 300 grain TSX bullets @ 2800 fps. It's a light's out shooter, and the muzzle brake makes precision shooting possible without killing at both ends. I used it for an 80 yard shot on a croc rather than on PG, but the principle is the same.

For reference and anybody who finds this thread via a search engine: Side view of magnum magazines (type E and G) Top view showing the spacer installed in type G magazines

Unfortunately, they are long out of the M03 parts business. They have perhaps three or four odds and ends remaining, but are otherwise sold out. Mauser corporate publicly stated they would continue to support the M03 when it was discontinued, but that was entirely lip service as far as I've been...

That's actually not accurate. There are also magnum magazines with a spacer designed for .300 WM, 7mm RM, etc. Ask me how I know this ...

To those interested, I purchased 500/416 brass from Raven Rocks at a very reasonable price, and the order was filled expeditiously.

Does anyone have a line on a M03 375 or 458 Lott magazine? Inquiring minds want to know. :giggle:

I bought mine from CH4D as well.

.416 400 grain