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I like the safeties in the same spot as the CZ's, but I prefer a push forward to fire. My ideal safety is a push forward safety in the middle of the grip, like on a Ruger no.1

Can you tell me more about this action? I have never heard of it?

Yea not going to lie, I was not expecting stripper clips to come up...

Which of the features do you like the most?

So what about those actions do you specifically like? The safety? Fit and finish? Trigger?

I would love to get an idea of what people consider not only the best CRF actions, but also, which features they consider the best. In a sense, if you could hybridize the best CRF action, what parts would it borrow from other Actions? For back story, I already have a few CRF rifles: -FN...

Oooof. Can only find a single used copy for sale. And the price is 600$

Interesting, I did not know that quickload had issues with straight walled cases. Thanks for the tip.

That is one of my issues though. I am not really chasing velocity, so much as the traditional 2150 that they used to get with cordite. But even when I use quickload with your lower recommendation of 103grs, it shows this load to be over pressure:

Good day All, I am having a Ruger No.1 falling block, converted to a 500 NE, and I am running into a lot of conflicting issues looking for loads. Namely: 1. There are not a lot of resources out there for this grand old caliber. 2. Some of the data I can find, is using powders I cannot find...

Oh man... So hard to choose 6.5x55 7mm Rem Mag 9.3x74r Runner up: 450/400 3"

I have a hunt booked in SA for this August. Hoping to take a zebra, kudu, and gems with this 9.3. I know they can take a buff, but I am saving that for a 500 NE single shot I am building up.

To be fair, this was the first box of ammo I had put through it. And it took slightly less than a box. Would have only taken half a box, had I looked up this thread before I started! Now I have a double rifle that is shooting sub inch! Though perhaps I got lucky!

Old thread and all that, but just dropping a thanks! I was taking a Krieghoff 9.3x74r to the range to put its first few rounds down the pipe, and did not have a manual with me. I found this thread by @Nembwe and it was exactly what I needed. Allowed me to get under an in on shots 17/18, and...

I tend towards never slinging guns, in Africa or in BC. I have jumped game in the past and lost the chance on good animals, where the time to un-sling was about the time I needed to get a good shot off. I hear the argument for slinging, and then taking it off on the final approach, however that...

An absolute shame. He not only made beautiful rifles. He also designed the Hagn action; a Farquharson style action that hides all of the pins for a cleaner look, that was available in different sizes (even up to the 700 nitro).

Good day Gent's, A friend (BC Tal) and I are heading to South Africa (From Canada) in August 2024. This is our first Safari, and I was wondering if anyone has a word file checklist of things to go over. I have been reading the threads about travel, but just though it was likely that some of you...

I check them regularly, and it looks like they have some 300gr 9.3 pills in.

Yea if you could sort out easy ways to import to Canada, it would open up some business for sure!

What brand?.. Though I am not sure they can be shipped across the border.

Thanks, though I have had huge problems getting stuff shipped to Canada. Hilariously Canada does not care about the import, but the USA hates the export.

Hey all, So it looks like I will be hunting next summer in SA, but I am having a heck of a time finding premium 9.3 286gr bullets in Canada. I have googled extensively looking for: -NorthFork soft point -Norma Oryx -Swift A-frame -Nosler partition All I can find is 1 box (50) of...

AH! but you see, his other rifle is a 416 rigby, so this means his plains and DG would both be rigby! Which is something a 35 whelen cannot do! Also... It is noted that your solution also involves getting a 35 whelen ;)

Thanks everyone. I was able to find him a lefty Win 70 in a magnum action with a magnum bolt face. Now we just need to get it re barreled. We are dithering on 300 h&h or 350 rigby.

Looks awesome man! A buddy of mine is looking to get them to do almost the same thing but on a lefty Win 70, from 416rem to a 350 rigby or 300h&h... Do you mind telling us what the conversion cost?

Thanks for the responses all. For the record I have told him that his 416 can take everything. But he does have his heart set on a lefty plains gun in something a bit more unique. I will for sure look up a few of the actions considered here. Thanks again.

Good day All, So I am mostly a lurker on here, and a relatively new member. That being said I am a fairly accomplished hunter (In Canada) and compete in shooting comps at a reasonable level; I am also a fan of reloading, and am subsequently fairly aware of calibers and actions and such. So I...

There is a 220gr partition that fits that eight and bill. But the BC is not great. under 200 it would be perfect.

Interesting, I had one partially blow up (178 eldx from 308) in a large whitetail. but 2/3 of the bullet penetrated well though. In the end it smashed the heart and caused him to drop on the spot. So while I will use them, I think using heavy ones and assuming half the bullet will ablate in the...

Did you ever figure this out? I am about to embark on the same journey.

@Velo Dog @Ontario Hunter I think a lot of it is not necessarily "velocity madness" as it is "numerical comparison fixation" being driven by new tools and software. 20-30 years ago, almost nobody had chronographs. Almost nobody had cellphones, and cell phones were just phones. Few people even...

You are not the only victim :')

Well.... Listen.... I don't want to lead you astray... But as a fellow Canadian, I think you should look at this consignment gun I saw the other day. Might be a bit bigger than you want, but you can always download to 500NE ballistics...

A lot of guys are chiming in on calibers, and giving some excellent advice. But! Lets talk platform for a minute! I think you should consider a Ruger no.1! They are a hoot to shoot, and due to the strength of the action, you can get a lot out of some of the classic rounds. Last year I picked...

Thanks for the reply. I have tried the NEG red pads, and installed one on my 9.3x74r and 450/400. I find them to be rather hard pads, and not at all like the ones that came on my 7mm rem mag or several other rifles. I built a custom stock for the 9.3, and I found that more surface area on the...

Thanks for all the welcomes everyone!

Afternoon, I do not, I like the idea of them, and perhaps one day I will get one (450ne would be my choice) but they are somewhat against the accuracy I crave. I shoot competitively so I am hooked on ultra accurate rifles. To that end I have a stable of Ruger no.1's. In 7x57, 9.3x74r, 450/400...

Thanks for the welcome! I have a few of their red pads, but I found them rather hard. Though they look excellent! I am trying to find ones that are softer and vented that are also red. In my mind the red pads just look more traditional.

Morning, I have to admit, I have been coming here for a year or two to learn. But I figured I should make an account to be a little more interactive. About me: I live in BC Canada, I hunt a few times a year for: Spring bear, fall bear, fall elk and deer. I have taken a handful of elk and...