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Hi all, For my blaser r8, I've been developing a load for cape buffalo using 270 grain TSX and initially, RL-15. However, they stopped selling the powder halfway through my trials. I switched to varget and have some favorable groups just under 3/4" at 100m with a vx6-hd 1-6x. At this point...

Installed in my 300wm, used during load development for approx 50-75 rounds, and after suffering a moment of weakness, made the leap to a Blaser r8. Removed from rifle to sell separately but buyer of the rifle was not interested. 1.5, 2, and 2.5lb springs included. $125 shipped as shown. No...

The most recent postings in the search feature are from 2016. My homeowners rider policy (USAA) won't cover equipment outside the USA. I'm looking for some equipment coverage around $10K for a pending trip to S. Africa. Blaser R8, couple of barrels, glass, and equipment. Any guidance is very...

Hi all, Going for numero uno on cape buffalo in July next year. I've been working up my 375 H&H load in preparation and tonight finally had some pigs large enough for trials. I had an unexpected outcome and would like to hear from those of you that have shot a few buffalo and have experience...

Please see pictures and reach out for questions. THIS HAS NO RECEIVER. I ruined the base cap by drilling a hole to remove it. There are small blemishes from me trying to pry it off and failing. Otherwise, it's new and unfired. $1600 shipped from Texas within conus. $1500 for any...

First weekend testing my new ground blind. So far so good. I'm close enough to hear them chewing. Burgers on the grill, then a nap, then back to the blind!

Please note - a member several months back wanted me to pass along any Capstick books once I was done with them as he was next in line for them at the time I purchased them. I cannot find the message from him to track him down. If this was you, please let me know and I'll send you the...

Cross posted. Vortex spitfire HD Gen2 - 5x prism scope. LNIB. I installed holosun red dot on top and mounted on rail. Never fired and that weapon is gone. (These list for $649 on Vortex website and run about $425 on Amazon) I got it last black Friday on a combo deal and would like to...

Hi all, I've always had this romantic notion of packing in via dogsled team and having a cold weather hunt. Caribou, moose, elk, and similar would be of interest. I'm not overly interested in a bear hunt per se unless they were interested in eating me first. I have decent experience in...

Tipped TSX. I don't see options above 250 grains but the TSX goes up to 350. I really prefer the TTSX for a little extra help opening but I can't find any available even on the Barnes website. Is it because the bullet is too long with the plastic tip to fit the cartridge chamber limits?

I have a 1750 - the double rifle case with wheels. It's been traveled with quite a bit. Truck, roof, trunk, airlines, etc. Solid piece of equipment. A little long in the tooth and covered in scratches and stickers. I recently upgraded to a blaser r8 and will probably take it solely on...

2nd one I've ever seen. About 180m out. Was pig hunting in a beautiful Texas spring afternoon and barely caught a glimpse of this guy. Thought it was a wounded coyote. Movement was odd, slow, up and down, sporadic. Lost him several times between binos and scope. Finally realized it was a...

I request info, guidance, or experience specifically as regards blaser barrels please. I won't cry (much) if you have some good info relevant to the situation on non-blaser barrels but as it's a bit of an oddball twist barrel, that's really my focus. This is pertaining to a 300WM standard...

Gents, For a book & whiskey club, I'd like to make some inert 375 h&h big cartridges. We will be finishing Death in the Long Grass and I'm hosting the meeting. PLanning to load some 375 giveaways. In search of used brass. Worn out is fine but not split. Also looking for some boolits if...

I'm jumping into loading for 375H&H for the first time and my powder thrower doesn't have enough capacity to hit my target in 1 throw. I've been thinking for awhile about stepping up to one of the electronic powder feeders with a trickler and scale built in. If I have to double throw and then...

I received some excellent feedback and guidance on the 375h&h cartridge for Africa on this thread: 375 h&h guidance Trials are in development. I'd like to ask the group for similar guidance on 300 WM. Background: Just last week, I shot a 148 lb wild pig with a 300 WM 178gr Eld-M. Entered...

Hi gents, I've mapped bolt gun and falling block (ruger no 1) chambers to find where i want to set the shoulder for fire formed brass. Several different techniques. The one i like best is to simply drop the shoulder when re-sizing with the exchangeable redding shellholders and then gently...

Questions for 375 handloaders I would prefer to end up with 1 load for the caliber (i know... i know) and use it on everything up to cape buffalo, hippo, and croc. For Africa travel, I'll run a 300WM and 375 on a blaser so no issue with plains game overkill issues. Questions: I like the RCBS...

Good afternoon, I'm putting together a plan to hunt domestically (USA) with a suppressor for my blaser and when I go to Europe & Africa, buy (or rent?) one in-country while there so as not to bother with all the stupidity of our customs laws. Also - I found this thread VERY informative...

Located in eastern San Antonio stainless with green hogue stock. Less than 60 rounds through but some light rub marks on the barrel from a blind. Comes with timney trigger (not installed,) 30mm rings, original interchangeable brake / barrel thread cap/ weight devices, original box. Scope not...

I see a lot of 375 and up on the classifieds from time to time. Are these hard to find routinely or are people just cleaning up shelves? I'm currently 300 and below and handload but soon stepping up for Africa. Worthwhile to start grabbing some when i see it available? Is brass scarce if I...