firearms and ammunition

  1. Ridge Runner

    Need assistance finding ammo and reloading components for 38-55 Win

    TIA, for any and all help I can get from the forum members. I need assistance in locating ammunition and reloading components for my 38-55 caliber, Winchester Model 1895. I have checked with my usual ammunition and reloading suppliers and several websites to no avail. I am hoping that someone...
  2. P

    .416 Nosler Partition Safari Ammo

    I have 5 boxes of Nosler Trophy Grade .416 Remington Mag Ammo if anyone needs them? Asking $150 a box, I'll cover shipping
  3. Ridge Runner

    What is the max range of shotgun slugs?

    First WITHOUT researching any ballistics data what is the maximum range of a(ny) shotgun slug? Using deer and boar size game. 12 gauge 2 3/4" a. 50 + yards b. 100 + yards c. 500 + yards Since I haven't researched any of the other gauges maybe some of you other ballistics guru will post...
  4. Ridge Runner

    More Bad / Confusing News traveling with weapons

    I literally just got off the phone with my US booking agent asking for an update and itineraries. 09 March 2020 seems to be the new magic date as to what department of [ the US] government is going to control the import/export of hunters leaving and returning the US with weapons and what...
  5. Ridge Runner

    Curiosity to stir the pot 1 1/2- 2 rule?

    Does the 1 1/2 (or 2) rule still apply today? Does anyone, other than myself, use it when considering the animal(s) they are hunting? Perhaps some of the older generation on here, and a few nostalgic "youngsters", may have heard of the 1 1/2 (or 2) rule debate for hunting. Some insist on...
  6. Ridge Runner

    Wanted New .458 WM Brass

    Does anyone know where I can get new .458 Win Mag brass? Norma rep sent me BS emails that Midway and MidSouth has Norma brass available, neither has .458 WM. Haven't received a response since my last email to Norma three weeks or so ago. Nor have I received a response from Norma after posting...
  7. Ridge Runner

    How would you rate the 6.8 SPC on Plains game and "small" African game?

    Any opions on using a 120 or 130 grain, 6.8 SPC caliber (same bullet diameter as the 270, in an oversized .223 case) on PG? Over Memorial Day weekend, one of the 16 weapons solen from my home was my 6.8 SPC, Thompson Center, Encore pistol. I'm considering getting another 6.8 SPC either another...
 
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