Recent content by JKO

My "one-gun battery" would probably be my Remington Model 721 in .30 Cody Express (.30-416 Rigby Ackley Improved). Sure, it's heavy (about 40 pounds in its current configuration), but it'll take anything on this planet with the right load, and it's a great long-range target gun to boot. If I...

Oh, well...so much for *that* thought. Thanks for being honest, everybody. --JKO

Just curious: Has anyone here dealt with Montana Rifle Company? I'm a fan of controlled-feed actions, such as the Mauser '98 and pre-1964 Model 70 Winchester, and I was wondering if one of their products would be worth the investment--particularly since they're a good deal less expensive than...

I was wondering: Would anyone here know if there's a company that makes a detachable box magazine that would fit a long/magnum action Remington 721? I've talked to Badger Ordnance, and they said that their adaptor system (which converts a Remington 700 to take Accuracy International...

Kirby: Thanks. I guess I should've rechecked my data before posting. My original post has now been corrected. --JKO

I'm curious about something: I've just looked at VihtaVuoriOy's website, and I noticed that their 20N29 is slower-burning than Hodgdon's H-870 (which I use in my .30 Cody Express), H-1000, and H50BMG. Would anyone know how it compares to WC-872 (i.e., faster- or slower-burning), but more...

Re: 338 Allen Magnums first chuck hunt, a bit of success!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks for the offer, Kirby, but I'm a little strapped for cash at the moment. I've been unemployed and on disability since August of 2000, and I use most of each check to pay my monthly insurance premiums. I don't suppose...

Re: 338 Allen Magnums first chuck hunt, a bit of success!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Kirby: I have only three words to say on this particular subject: "I WANT ONE!" (The rifle, that is. ) --JKO

Ian: It does look like a dandy. Not sure it'd work with my rifle, though. First of all, it doesn't have sling swivels. Secondly, the stock is a typical Heavy Bench/Long-Range-Hunting design--slab-sided, with a wide fore-end, for riding on the bags. I'm not sure that I'd want something like...

I voted "Other", too; I'm still holding out for the .30 Cody Express. --JKO

I think that I already know the answer to this question, but here goes anyway: Has anyone here ever used Eberlestock products? I *may* be purchasing one of their big cases--either the Phantom or the Skycrane, I think--to make hauling my Heavy Bench gun to and from the range easier. I...

Cam: Just thought you might like to know: I spoke with Mr. Eberle earlier today (I'm just being polite, because I've already forgotten his first name), and he said that either his Phantom or Skycrane packs would *probably* fit my rifle; however, it would most likely be a *very* tight fit...

Kirby: Thanks for the information. I appreciate the help. --JKO

sniper2: Oops. --JKO

buffalobob: I have one of those, thanks. That's part of the problem; I'm not particularly large or strong (5' 7" and 180, and I'm not muscular), and manhandling that rifle (all 58" and 40 pounds of it) isn't easy, especially when it comes to negotiating corners inside a building. Let's face...