Recent content by Tex .416

From TSA’s webpage: “Only the passenger should retain the key or combination to the lock unless TSA personnel request the key to open the firearm container to ensure compliance with TSA regulations. You may use any brand or type of lock to secure your firearm case, including TSA-recognized...

This happens in the US as well. An airline baggage handler in Austin, Texas, was caught stealing guns from checked baggage. https://www.foxnews.com/travel/texas-airport-baggage-handler-charged-with-stealing-multiple-checked-firearms

Damn, that is absolutely heartbreaking to read, I cannot even imagine being in your boots. Prayers for you CW.

Why not let guys fill up their mags all the way if they can hold more? Sounds fun and like good practice.

Zero the rifle for the shot most likely to be taken and adjust from there with either holdover, which is why reticles with scales are so incredibly helpful, or dial. After zeroing the rifle, shoot paper at increasingly longer distances to see where the bullet is actually hitting. Do not...

The Beretta 686 merits a close look.

Is it possible the reticle is correctly aligned but you are holding it with a cant?

Just guessing that "most hunters" have no idea of the difference between SFP vs FFP, much less the best uses of each or how to fully utilize different reticles. I have both, use both, neither is better. They are different tools with different strengths for different uses. Several...

Well done. :LOL:(y) The quality of men, and the few women, are what make this forum so enjoyable.

What velocity are your loads?

The Nightforce NX8 1-8 weighs. 17.6 ounces / 499 grams https://www.nightforceoptics.com/riflescopes/nx8/nx8-1-8x24-f1 The Swarovski Z8i 1-8 weighs 18.2 ounces. https://www.swarovskioptik.com/us/en/hunting/products/rifle-scopes/z8-i/z8i-plus/z8i-1-8x24-ii The Trijicon Accupoint 1-6 weighs...

…because they likely would have very few clients out hunting. I’ve helped with a few hunters in South Texas. Most are overgunned and underpracticed.

If neither Nosler nor Hodgdon provides info for 4895 that is a hint it is not a good choice. Both provide info for IMR 4350. So that looks like the one to use of your options. Hodgdon provides info for the Nosler 270. Manuals are general guidelines for a starting point. Make sure to watch...

https://www.nosler.com/375-holland-holland-magnum https://hodgdonreloading.com/rldc/?t=1

Thought this might be of interest to someone, 1952 Westley Richards .30-06. https://auctions.morphyauctions.com/_C__CASED_WESTLEY_RICHARDS_MAUSER_BOLT_ACTION_RIFL-LOT640452.aspx And a .375 https://auctions.morphyauctions.com/_M__FABULOUS_WESTLEY_RICHARDS__375_H_H_MAGNUM_BOLT-LOT641993.aspx