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Backyardsniper replied to the thread Looking for 460wby.Don't listen to any of the naysayers. I have owned two 460wby and it is an extremely versatile cartridge. Look at the mark v dangerous... -
Backyardsniper replied to the thread Advise please..?.That's all I'm bringing back on this next one! That and hopefully some ivory. I'm about $20,000 into the taxidermy from the 2023 trip...
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Backyardsniper replied to the thread Rifle Fillers.Thanks man. I will give it a go!
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Backyardsniper replied to the thread Rifle Fillers.PM me your 3031 load for the 470 when you get a chance. I have a year and some change until my next hunt and I've got a jug of 3031. I'm...
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Backyardsniper replied to the thread Rifle Fillers.I got a small bag from Lowe's and tried it out to make sure it worked and then went on Amazon and got a lifetime supply for $40...
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Backyardsniper replied to the thread Rifle Fillers.I get off work in about 3 hours and I will double check when I get home, but I'm 99% sure its 3/8
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Backyardsniper replied to the thread Rifle Fillers.Yeah I like the 3/8, I doubt it would matter a whole lot but, the 3/8 seems to be about a perfect fit in the 470. I used 1/2 in a 500...
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Backyardsniper replied to the thread Rifle Fillers.I purchased an industrial size roll of 3/8" foam backer rod for the times I do.need a filler. It is the perfect diameter for 470, 500...
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Backyardsniper replied to the thread Rifle Fillers.H4831SC. That's the powder I run in my K gun. I can switch between Hornady DGX, Swift A frames, and cutting edge solids without...
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Backyardsniper replied to the thread The Penetration Capability of the 416 Rigby.Yep, you definitely have to weed through the unnecessary stuff to get down to the actual info you are looking for.
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Backyardsniper replied to the thread The Penetration Capability of the 416 Rigby.
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Backyardsniper replied to the thread The Penetration Capability of the 416 Rigby.There are several videos but here is a link to one of them.
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There is often a lot of discussion on here about the capabilities and various attributes of different calibers. One I have seen often is...
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WTB Beretta 1301 or A300 Patrol, considering building a tactical turkey rig. I have recently started reloading my own TSS turkey loads...
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Backyardsniper replied to the thread CZ 550 Varmint 308 20" FS.Sold! Thanks guys.