Recent content by Yukontom

Those would be great for load development and practice. For Africa though I would probably stick with Woodleigh Weldcores and CEB or Degol solids. I think the Hawk bullets have a softer jacket and are definitely no bonded.

Hawk also has 200gr bullets that might be more fun to shoot. I have not ordered anything from them in a few years but the prices are OK and no complaints on service.

MS 9x56 is correct and Hawk Bullets has them in several diameters to fit. You will hear some folks speak poorly of Hawk but in my experience they work well at 9x56 velocities.

For the guys in the US, Raven Rocks in Virginia is talking with these folks regarding importing their products. He told me he contacted RWS also and they were not interested.

The later actions were made in Mexico and are actually pretty good also. I believe that if you have them re-heat treated they are likely safe for most modern 60,000psi cartridges. I am nearly finished with the one in the photos. The stock is off being checkered. It is a 1930s vintage with the...

For a reloading room/workshop you need all the light you can get and showing off the trophies is secondary. Just sayin. At least that is how I built mine over 20 years ago. And make it twice as big as you think you need. Mine is full and overflowing to my barn.

Here is a photo of the 400gr solid seated deep enough for the Mauser standard magazine along with the solid bullet and a Woodleigh 401gr Weldcore. Because of the length of the solid it seats pretty deep in the case but still leaves plenty of room for my RL15 load at just under 2,300fps as tested...

I tested them in my original Schuler and they did feed fine from either side of the magazine

I have discovered a solution to the need for solids for the 11.2x72 in the US. Cutting Edge makes a .440 Safari Solid that is 450grains. I made a fixture for my lathe and have cut them down to 400gr. which is correct for the cartridge. I haven't shot any yet but I'm fairly certain that they will...

The best source of information on all of the different Mauser actions is the Mauser shop manual by Jerry Kuhnhausen. It has tables in the back with all of the different variations and dimensions.

I'm not sure but it seems that you are saying that RL15 loads recoil less than with H4831. Is this with equal velocities that you have measured with a cronograph?

I'm pretty sure York acquired a 470 double. If he shoots it half as good as he did his 458 the angry dangerous game is in trouble.

Ordered mine from Rigby and got it in 5 days from the UK.

I have killed 4 buffalo. I love the 40s so have used the 450-400 3" in a Ruger #1, a mauser bolt action in 404 jeffery, and last year with a double rifle in 450-400 3-1/4" nitro. Both of the 450-400 Buffalo were 1 shot kills as was the first one with a 375 Ackley. The one with the 404 ended with...