Recent content by 450 Rigby

What stock is that on the MarkII 77 30-06? Nice rigs sir

I'd go 350 Rem Mag unless there's properly headstamped brass available somewhere for the 9.3x350 Sisk. I probably should be holding off myself. I still haven't made my first trip over for Buffalo or plains game. I've been looking at KMG, Intrepid Safaris & a few others

Boddington really likes the 450/400 3" NE. Might also be an option but a step down in power.

I have a Sako AV with an older Brown Precision stock, Shilen 24" barrel, stock Sako trigger. I'm looking at getting some NorthFork 250gr SS from Reloading International and cooking them up with some Norma URP. I have a 35 Whelen very similar to your Rem. 700 build....Bansner stock, 22" Lilja...

The Leupold HD VX-6 Firedot 1-6x24mm is an excellent scope. I think it's a toss up between it and the Swarovski Z6i 1-6x. Swarovski glass is slightly better while Leupold seems a bit more rugged construction wise. I own both and they have held up well to heavy recoil. I'm curious, what kind of...

That's a very valid point considering Parkwest will do the barrel job. I personally have not dealt with them. It does make more sense to go with the builder.

That being said, I agree with 375 H&H. Resale value would be very good also if it's rebarreled by a reputable builder.

I agree. It would be a wonderful platform to rebarrel to 404 Jeff if you can pick it up for $1500 to $1750. I've got a similar issue. I've got a Win 70 CRF in 330 Dakota with a D'Arcy Echols McMillan stock. It has roughly a #6 contour barrel and custom drop box that holds 4 + 1. It feeds...

FYI, Hendershots is necking up 300 Dakota brass so it's not properly headstamped.

I'm a big 35 Whelen fan! I'd be on the list but I picked up a Ruger 77 tang safety several years ago with a Brown Precision stock, 22" Shilen #4 barrel, Birdsong T coating on all the metal work. It's sat in the safe but I'm working on sorting out optics for it and plan to get it going soon. My...

Great article by Brian Pearce. Those were obtained with a 23" barrel but you won't see more than 50 fps less in a 20" barrel. Makes me want to try a 270gr Swift A-Frame or Northfork SP behind a heavy dose of H-414 & see if it'll hit 2850 fps or the 300gr Swift A-Frame/Northfork at 2700 fps...

Impressive velocity for a 250gr out of the old Whelen. Move over 338 Win Mag!!!

2350 fps should be easily obtained with a 21" or 22" & 400gr TSX / Swift A-Frame/ Northfork SS. Probably get 2250 fps or so with tha 430gr Northfork SS or CPS....which is the velocity a lot of guys run the 404 Jeff at with 430gr Northforks & devastating results on Buffalo. I prefer the...

What does your barrel mic at the muzzle? Any load data you've got would be greatly appreciated. I've read those Safari Raptors work very well however I've never loaded them.

Beautiful 416 Taylor. What brand, contour barrel, rate of twist did you go with? What is your preferred load & velocity?