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    Question about a Heym 55 Combo. Anybody got one?

    It is still tight not fired much will"wear in"....it is normal
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    What is your real hunting distance limit?

    200m(220 yards) for my own hunting...and I do own a 338 Lapua mag with which I can droo falling olates with at 1200m but that is way past huntung distance for me..... Stalking and getting in close is kost of the fun or challenge......fir me anyway.....you win some uou lose some......but...
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    The Cannon Myth: Why I'd Rather Hit Than Bruise

    I am thank you... They are doing rheir advanced rifle handling today until tuesday.... She will be using 375H&H for the assesment. They have to do the practical assesment every 3 years to remain current/licensed.... The intensity of the training and assesment is next level....1 fu....and you...
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    My .500 Jeffery wish list build MEMBERS opinions are welcome

    Front sight hood is not only for protection but also to eliminate sun glare from different sides which can affect poi especially when using ghost ring......
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    Fritz Wetss Suhl Germany Hammer Drilling help needed with caliber please

    I saw this one in cartridges of the world. I am trying to arrange with the gunshop where the rifle is to have a chamber casting done so we know exactly what we are dealing with. Thank you
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    My .500 Jeffery wish list build MEMBERS opinions are welcome

    I would sight it in at 100m not 50 or 70m....you gonna hunt pg with it not stop elephants right?
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    My .500 Jeffery wish list build MEMBERS opinions are welcome

    6mm hole the outer diameter.makes no differance or should not. Your eye will only see the bead and automatically cwntre it to the ring. If you see the ring drill the hole bigger you should only if you concentrate see the outer as a haze....hence the name "ghost ring"....even 100 meter zero is...
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    The Cannon Myth: Why I'd Rather Hit Than Bruise

    Thank you will do
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    Fritz Wetss Suhl Germany Hammer Drilling help needed with caliber please

    Ok the 12 in the circle indicates 2 1/2 inch chamber and the 13/1 means extra full on both barrels for use with felt wads of the time.....
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    Fritz Wetss Suhl Germany Hammer Drilling help needed with caliber please

    https://www.steniron.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Book-Cani-esterni_EN.pdf WOW is all I can say......
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    Fritz Wetss Suhl Germany Hammer Drilling help needed with caliber please

    Excuse my ignorance but what does "back action locks" mean in laymans terms?
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    Fritz Wetss Suhl Germany Hammer Drilling help needed with caliber please

    It seems to have been regulated for 110gr load using .257 bullets so can be loaded up to 2450fps. Bullet weughts from 110gr to 140gr..... This definately seems to be one I need to buy.... Would be perfect for tiny ten duikers suni etc. And anything up to Impala. One shotty barrel slug the...
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    Fritz Wetss Suhl Germany Hammer Drilling help needed with caliber please

    A little bit of research shows that it is most probably a 6.5x52R(indicated by the 6.2 stamp which is the bore diameter)firing a 117 grain bullet at 2150fps. Ammo is availible. Most where 26ga and research shows that the 12ga is rare. 136 is the year of manufacture which in this case is...
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    Fritz Wetss Suhl Germany Hammer Drilling help needed with caliber please

    From this sounds like I need to grab it..... I van see it is nitro proof but the rifle caliber is a mistery at the moment.....also not sure if it is 2 3/4" 12ga but I think so.... Lets hope somebody can shed some light..... If the rifle cartridge is usefull and I can get ammo or reload for it I...
 
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