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I finally recieved my custom M98 in .375 H&H yesterday after more then 14 months waiting and must say that I really like the proportions... -
Rick HOlbert reacted to deewayne2003's post in the thread .375H&H Barrel length… what say you? with
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Well said sir! I had a .257Wby that I chronographed with both factory and hand loads @3600fps with its 26” barrel before sending it off... -
Rick HOlbert replied to the thread .375H&H Barrel length… what say you?.Started with 24in. Had it cut back to 22in. Much handier in heavy brush and with handloads still getting 2500+ FPS with 300grn A-Frames.
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Not a bad theme for a new thread... -
Rick HOlbert reacted to Bob Nelson 35Whelen's post in the thread CFE223 powder in mid bore cartridges with Like.
@hoytcanon As Breaker Morant said Shoot straight you bastards Bob
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Rick HOlbert reacted to hoytcanon's post in the thread CFE223 powder in mid bore cartridges with Like.
Since we are throwing out quotes; "Aim small, miss small! And... "You must endeavor to persevere!"
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Rick HOlbert replied to the thread CFE223 powder in mid bore cartridges.LOL, I know the feeling. All of my hunts over the last 10 years I've been on a kick using medium bore rifles. My .358, 338-06, 9.3X62...
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Rick HOlbert reacted to hoytcanon's post in the thread CFE223 powder in mid bore cartridges with Love.
You're preaching to the choir, Rick... I have been a .35 cal fan for going onto half a century! Lol. Time flies. The .375 WSM was...
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Rick HOlbert replied to the thread CFE223 powder in mid bore cartridges.Thanks much sir. A good time will be had indeed! I would recommend bringing your 350 Rem mag if you get the chance. My old teacher, Jeff...
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Rick HOlbert reacted to hoytcanon's post in the thread CFE223 powder in mid bore cartridges with Like.
That should do you just fine, I debated on bringing my .350 Rem Mag to this past March, but decided to stretch the legs of my .375 WSM...
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Rick HOlbert replied to the thread CFE223 powder in mid bore cartridges.Outstanding sir!! I've used my 358 in Namibia before on my first trip there in 2016. Very impressed with how it worked on the game I...
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Rick HOlbert reacted to hoytcanon's post in the thread CFE223 powder in mid bore cartridges with Love.
These were all flattened by the 200 SP's driven by 50.0 grains of W748... so PG should go down with similar authority.
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Rick HOlbert reacted to Bob Nelson 35Whelen's post in the thread CFE223 powder in mid bore cartridges with Like.
@hoytcanon @Rick HOlbert uses a snoot full behind the 225s. He is looking forward to trying the 225gn Woodleigh rnsp that I sent him on...
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Rick HOlbert reacted to hoytcanon's post in the thread CFE223 powder in mid bore cartridges with Like.
My go to load in the .358 Win is 50.0 W748 driving the 200 SP or RN... many truck loads of game have fallen to that load... so I agree...
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Rick HOlbert reacted to Bob Nelson 35Whelen's post in the thread Bullets that well advertised but were not that great with Like.
@Rule 303 We sent 22lr ammo all over the word under the Winchester brand. The black box sub sonic and high velocity hollow point in...