Recent content by danr55

  1. D

    Input on damaged rifling

    The only reasonable explanation is that the new chamber is slightly larger (longer) than to old chamber, causing the pressure to build slower when the round is fired. Try something before you give away this lot. Take cases that have been fired through this rifle and reload them with the exact...
  2. D

    Israel attacks Iran’s nuclear facilities

    That may be true in its natural state. However, as I understand it, the Uranium in Iran was enriched to about 60%. That would it just slightly less than the Uranium used in the first bomb dropped in WWII. That was extremely radioactive.
  3. D

    AZ unit 8 late rifle elk.

    I will put this out there for everyone who is going to hunt AZ unit 8. There is no water in the bottom of Sycamore Canyon now. That is not to say there will not be water in November, or October or September for that matter. Arizona is prisoner to the current weather like not place I've ever...
  4. D

    Mauser Caliber Ideas

    First thought is 6.5-06. I have one and it is a kick to shoot with light bullets and will take anything with antlers with heavier bullets. OR.. one of the new ACR cartridges would be OK also. 6mm ARC or ??
  5. D

    Mauser Caliber Ideas

    What do you intend to use the rifle for? Plinking, hunting? If hunting, hunting what game?
  6. D

    Elk Caliber and Bullet Choice - 2024

    I bought a lot of 500 pcs. some 15 years ago. Still have some 400 odd that I have not fire formed and cut down. I also have a bunch of 375 Holland and Holland that work well.
  7. D

    Elk Caliber and Bullet Choice - 2024

    Looks interesting. Do you crimp those bullets or no?
  8. D

    Elk Caliber and Bullet Choice - 2024

    Looks pretty much like a 300 Win Mag. Cases are made from any full length magnum case. I like to use 300 H&H or 8mm Rem Mag.
  9. D

    Elk Caliber and Bullet Choice - 2024

    8X62 Durham Mag. 200 grain Nosler E tip..
  10. D

    Elk Hunting Knives........

    Nice talk from an old man!
  11. D

    Sako for sale-TRG 42

    Sako TRG 42, 338 Lapua Mag. complete with muzzle brake and bipod, with 100 rounds of reloadable brass and 100 300 grain bullets. $3550.00 plus shipping to US destination. Available with scope and mounts as shown.. US Optics 3.5X17X56 with Sunshade for $5200.00. Must go through an FFL...
  12. D

    Elk Hunting Knives........

    Two of these small Randalls work just find.
  13. D

    AZ hits are happening

    GLad to see nothing has changed here. Still full of idiots and comedians. Anyone else draw a Unit 8 AZ late hunt?
  14. D

    Brass for sale

    Harley, I have some loaded stuff from an estate sale, if you want that? Just got it..
  15. D

    Brass for sale

    Yes Harley I have some, but I use it to make the 8X62 brass I shoot for elk. Sorry...

Forum statistics

Threads
117,782
Messages
2,168,659
Members
38,350
Latest member
hygt6q
Back
Top