Recent content by matt85

Im sure many people wonder the same thing when we tell them weve hunted dangerous game in Africa. Many people will simply shake their heads and ask "why?". Ive hunted dangerous game, spent time with dangerous people, kept dangerous pets, rode fast motorcycles, swam in dangerous water, camped...

I've spent my life around venomous critters. Show respect, give them space, wear protective gear in their territory. You will live long and so will they. I've even kept some of the most dangerous venomous critters in the world as pets. It creates an interesting relationship when the critter...

Here is the data I have (use at your own risk): 505 Gibbs -570gr Swift A-frame over 134gr of RL-26 -525gr Barnes TSX over 145gr RL-25 (147gr for solids) -600gr Peregrine VRG2 over 121gr IMR 4350 -600gr Peregrine VRG2 over 113gr IMR 4350

I used a Lee cast 50bmg press and it was perfect for the task. I will try to remember to come back later tonight to post my load data.

A fine old cartridge! Perfect for the thick bush. It's North American cousin the 35 Whelen is no slouch either!

All cartridges are inferior to the 8-bore! I took a vote and all people in the vote agreed. :A Tease:

Ever find yourself near me, you are welcome to try my 8-bore. Very few guns can compare to this 16.5lb behemoth firing 85 caliber 1200gr bullets. The recoil falls just within the realm of manageable... for a few shots.

Too heavy and not very sporting!

I'm not usually a big fan of this channel, but this was still a fun watch. Who hasn't dream of hunting a T-rex with their large bore rifle? As much as I love my 8-bore double rifle. I would likely use my Winchester Safari Express chambered in 416 RM. The gun is lighter and nimbler for dealing...

I might have some data. Ill try to remember to look for it when i get home.

As long as ammunition or components are available, you could always have a custom rifle made in 303 British. Do you have a source for those 8g kiln hulls? What loads have you used in them? I use a 1200gr 0.849" bullet over 260gr of FFg black powder or 67gr of Blue Dot. I lucked out last year...

My 8-bore brass was made by Rocky Mountain Cartridge. The cases are well made but having another source of brass would be a good thing, so I'll send Bertram and email. 303 British is not even close to dead! PPU, Hornady, Remington, Winchester, Federal, and S&B all still produce the...

The only commercial 8-bore brass I know of is shotgun brass. Bertram doesn't list it on their website, do you have a link?

I personally would like the original dangerous game cartridges to be revived! Of course I'm talking about the 8-bore and 4-bore. I absolutely love my W.J. Jeffery 8-bore 3.25"! But the cartridge is beyond dead... Brass cases must be custom made using a lathe and bar stock. Bullets must be hand...

Will be fine for elk and bear. You would want a better built bullet if going for bigger/tougher game. The newer Hornady DGX is more suitable. Best bullet I've ever used was the Swift A-frame. But I have used the Barnes TSX with good success as well.