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R eight replied to the thread What did you reload today?.I just loaded up 125 .310 Cadet cartridges with the last of my AR2205. I love shooting my cadet. She’s ridiculously accurate. The only... -
Bob Nelson 35Whelen replied to the thread 444 marlin on bolt action gunsmith recommendation- Australia.@BlueFlyer Why waste a good P14 or M17 action, the No4Mk1 SMLE has more than enough strength. The No Mk111 is border line but suitable... -
Bob Nelson 35Whelen reacted to BlueFlyer's post in the thread 444 marlin on bolt action gunsmith recommendation- Australia with
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Correct, the M-17 was chambered for 30-06 and would have a suitable bolt face to open up, but the magazine feed is not ideal. -
Bob Nelson 35Whelen replied to the thread 444 marlin on bolt action gunsmith recommendation- Australia.@mickb Just get a No4Mk1 SMLE and go for it. Can be made to feed and extract as quick as you can operate the bolt. Just hang on when...
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Bob Nelson 35Whelen reacted to mickb's post in the thread 444 marlin on bolt action gunsmith recommendation- Australia with Like.
Thanks, I thought the P14 housed the 30-06 though, isnt it even smaller rim than the 444?
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Bob Nelson 35Whelen replied to the thread 444 marlin on bolt action gunsmith recommendation- Australia.@mickb It has been done in the last 10year. By me Action No4 MK1 SMLE action MMAB 1:20 barrel Work done by Keith Bridgeman sprinter...
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Bob Nelson 35Whelen reacted to mickb's post in the thread 444 marlin on bolt action gunsmith recommendation- Australia with Like.
Hi Gents, Ive had a few custom projects done in the past but probably not for 20 years. That generation of master gunsmith is getting...
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Bob Nelson 35Whelen reacted to CoElkHunter's post in the thread 444 marlin on bolt action gunsmith recommendation- Australia with
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Bob @Bob Nelson 35Whelen had a bolt action .444 for awhile, maybe he'll chime in if he's not on "holiday" AGAIN? LOL -
Bob Nelson 35Whelen replied to the thread What did you reload today?.@50Gunner I still like a big 45 cal hole. Bob
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Whimpy, whimpy I know LOL, but put up a couple hundred rounds of 38 Super today for my Nighthawk Custom double stack and Dan Wesson...
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Bob Nelson 35Whelen reacted to CAustin's post in the thread Lurked for years , finally joined with Like.
Welcome to AH
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Bob Nelson 35Whelen replied to the thread >35 Whelen versus. 338 Win Mag TKO values (modified).@RedTag Unfortunately you have to loaded the Whelen to its potential. Remington strangled it with lower pressure loads. A heavy...
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Bob Nelson 35Whelen reacted to RedTag's post in the thread >35 Whelen versus. 338 Win Mag TKO values (modified) with Like.
I’m a little perplexed by these arguments. We’re talking about two cartridges that propel projectiles of similar mass at similar...