Recent content by AustinM

So, I was raised around lever actions for most hunting applications. My father would use his Marlin 1894 in 357 magnum to take a number of critters, which caused my love for levers to grow from there. Levers and pumps definitely have their place in the world and in my humble opinion have certain...

I have Art's book with his reloads, I'll take a picture of the 470 data, when I get to the book.

South Arkansas!

Welcome, good to have another Arkansan!

I know Ben is atleast 4-5 years behind on work currently. He does great work, but if you are in a hurry for grips, you might want to look elsewhere.

Was coming to give my recommendation of Treebone as well! Wonderful guy to do business with and even has details on how to inlet the stock on his website! If you do prefer to see the wood, before purchasing, then he will not be the guy for you in that instance. Personally you can't beat his...

If I am not mistaken, Buffalo Bore use to utilize these bullets in their line of 45-70 ammo. Something around 2000 fps in a longer barrel, with obvious, but minimal loss of velocity in the guide guns.

@krish , I think I remember you have a 550 magnum or 3. Do you have any leads on the above?

Absolutely, Marlins are much easier to scope and in my opinion, look great. I'm sure you will be well served by it.

Look up Levergun50 on YouTube, he has one and it is quite impressive. Overall the 50AK will cover everything you need it to in the states and truly the rest of the world as well, as long as proper shots are taken and proper bullets are chosen. I know crs uses a 45-90 on a winchester with a 26...

The 510 Kodiak Express is simply a 50-110 that has been trimmed down by 0.07" to help accommodate 50 Alaskan bullets at the crimp groove. Mine comes out to be 2.73" in oal, which allows for the extra velocity as noted above, and feeds beautifully through the rifle. The 50 AK could be lengthened...

Depending on barrel length, powder charge, etc. One should be able to get 1850fps out of a 500 gr bullet in the 50 Alaskan. Personally I would go with the B&M version as there are more buller options and cutting edge bullets in .500 are cheaper than .510. Of course you could be like me and have...

Let me know how you enjoy the FalconStrike recoil pad. I'm thinking about using it on my 510 Kodiak Express and some first hand knowledge would be great!

The 243 Winchester is absolutely magical at causing the craziest things to happen! I still remember recieveing a single shot Rossi in 243 and was hopeful to use it during deer season. I got setup in the stand and was excited to use my new rifle and had it sighted in with ballistics silvertips...

If you want to utilize Tung Oil do so, I have had great results with it, but you have to do it in a specific way. Tung oil can go through a polymerization when heat is introduced to it. So me personally, when I use Tung Oil on a stock I use a heating lamp and leave it in for 12-24 hours between...