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While the .300wm is probably the most popular, practical get the job done caliber, it is not my favorite. I much prefer the non magnum calibers for PG 300yds and closer. I also prefer to hunt in areas where shots will be under 200 yds +/-. I think most of the non magnum calibers 7mm to 9.3mm...

Nosler’s ammo with 140gr Accubond shoots very well in my Nosler M48 7x57 rifle. I have not tried their E-Tip.

The 8x68s is a really good caliber but I too would be surprised if there would be a sustainable supply of ammunition for it. A Blaser BD14 might be of interest. It’s a Bock Drilling. It comes in 20ga. and either .222 or 22 Hornet and 30-06 or 9.3x74. But they are a little pricey. I wonder if it...

The Blaser R8 Kilombero is Sold Thank you all with your kind remarks

My first Safari I took my 8mm Rem Mag and 200gr TSX. Second Safari .375H&H with 300gr TSX. Both were excellent but I have changed bullets to 198gr and 299gr Hammer bullets respectfully. For the next Safari I am thinking 8x68s with 250gr Woodleigh RNSN or 8x57 with 180gr Hammer bullets for...

I did an elk hunt a couple of years ago where the outfitter left me a paper about his rules for the hunt and lodge and the expected minimum 20+% tip to be left for the guide. I left that tip but will never go back and hunt with that outfit again.

Alliant RL-17 https://www.alliantpowder.com/products/powder/reloder17.aspx

Congratulations on your new Blaser. I don’t think you will regret it. Also, I think you will find no need for the kickstop with the 9.3x62 or 375H&H. But we are all different when it comes to recoil. Do you have any optics picked out yet?

The 8x68s is one of my favorites and VVN550 is a really good powder for that caliber. What make of rifle are you waiting on for the 8x68s?

1. Elephant__________________.458 Lott 2. Hippo____________________.416Rigby 3. Lion______________________.375H&H 4. Cape Buffalo______________.416 Rem Mag 5. Leopard___________________8X57 6. Crocodile__________________9.3x62 7. Brown Bear________________340Wby 8. Moose____________________35...

Blaser BD14 - 20ga, 8x57irs, 22 Hornet Blaser R8 - 375H&H, 8x68s Blaser K95 - 257Wby, 30-06 If you want to get picky and think that’s cheating, too bad, that’s one of the benefits of Blaser’s.

GM (Government Motors) They lost me in 2008 Disney - Sick and twisted Arms Related: I lost respect for Remington I like Weatherby, Ruger and Winchester, never had a problem with their customer serice I don’t know what to think about Powder companies. They all seem to be a hit and miss...

Bob if your 35 is plenty good enough for Sambar then it's good enough for elk. I just happen to like the 8mm the way you like the 35 caliber.

I finished up a load for my 9.3x62 yesterday. Both targets have the same load, loaded at the same time. The only difference is the crimp on the second target and a scope adjustment I made after shooting the first target. The load uses Lapua brass, GM210M primer, CFE223 powder and 258gr Hammer...