Recent content by Rick HOlbert

Just received a call from Bob Nelson. He and Judy are at the Philly airport awaiting their flight out. Next stop Dublin. They wanted me to pass on their thanks to everyone for the hospitality and great time they had with everyone while here in the states. He'll contact us soon as he has internet...

Good day. W748 is a good powder to use but it is a little faster burning. Very similar to Varget. I tend to use W748 in my 358 Winchester and prefer RL-15 and W760 for the larger capacity cases. I do prefer bal powders as they have a lower flame temperature which makes it easier on chamber...

BF thanks for the reply. I've been reloading for 60+ years now and really enjoy it. John is a true gentleman and a pleasure to talk with. I managed to lay in a good supply of RL-15 before the dry spell hit. The Reloader powders are manufactured in Sweden I believe and most of their production is...

BF I'm familiar with John's writings on loading the 9.3X62 and have talked with him on the subject. I tried using Big Game powder but started showing pressure signs well before the listed maximums showed. I've used W760 with good results but right now I've settled on RL-15. I'm getting slightly...

Well sir, I'm loading 58.0grn of RL-15. Mild compression and my chronograph says 2380 to 2400fps. I also use Lapua brass and CCI 200 primers. I'm getting 5/8th inch groups. With 286grn A-Frames it will shoot thru both shoulders of a large Eland. I've done that several times. Maybe I've got one...

Thanks much for the kind words Bob. You as well are more a brother than a friend. Glad you and Judy enjoyed yourselves while here. As for the forum members, I've always said some of the best folks you can meet are in the shooting community. For hunters in general, those of us who have hunted in...

I do think you'll be pleasantly surprised with the results. Although I had a senior moment. I had ment the 9.3X64. The 9.3X66 was also known as the Sako 370. Either way in all the years and all the animals I've taken not one complained that the bullet that hit them was 40 fps slow. Excess...

Fact of the matter is, If you can find any RL-17 powder (in the 9.3X62) you'll just about equal 375 H&H Velocity. Also the 9.3X66. It's an interesting project but a bit of money for minimal gain. But if that's what makes your day, go for it.

Yes sir. Had a grand time with them. It was an honor to host them while here. Had some great conversations and times. Sorry to see them go but all good things come to a close. I'm sure the other forum members will have a great time visiting with them also.

Bob is now headed to Virginia. Was an honor to host him and Judy.

Well sir I do appreciate your input. No, I've never hunted buffalo before but I've been hunting in Africa for 10 years now. For what it's worth. I've talked a number of PH's and other folks whose opinions I trust. The majority are of the opinion that the 9.3 is capable of harvesting buffalo...

I've already been in touch with my outfitter/PH. As long as you are hunting private land the 9.3 is good to go. That said, should the hunt take me to a different block then I'm leaning toward my pre-64 M70 in 375 H&H. I really would like to use my 9.3 but some times the buffalo are found in...

In about 7 months I'm headed back to Africa to finally have my dream hunt, for a buffalo! After much research and load development I'll be taking my 9.3X62. Swift A-Frames for softs and Woodleigh Hydro solids. Both chronograph at 2400fps from a 22 inch barrel and shoot to same point of aim. The...

Some great figure in this stock.

LH Zastava 98 Mauser. 22 inch barrel. Luepold VX6 1-6X28 scope in S&K rings and bases. Model 70 style 3 position safety. Restocked by good friend Pete Underwood. Shoots NF 286grn softs and solids at 2400fps into tiny 1 hole ragged groups.