Recent content by NotLongRange

The 8mm Remington Magnum necked down to .30 cal is essentially the 300 Weatherby. The only difference would be the double-radius shoulder. I suspect that is why Remington never explored that idea.

I have both and I haven’t had any hand loading issues with either cartridge. Weatherby factory ammunition is more expensive, but I assume you know that. Like everyone has said, the RUM has the velocity edge. Probably comes down to your preference in the rifle. If you like Weatherby rifles, and...

Ha! Ha! True. I have one, but I haven’t tinkered with it much to be honest with you. I’m sure it’s fast…!!! 😂

Probably all of the Winchester Short Magnums (WSM) and the Remington Short Action Ultra Magnums (SAUM). They solved problems that no one had…

If your life depends on it, you should use/carry what you have faith in at that crucial moment. I have .44 mag and larger revolvers, but if I were going to hunt in bear country, I would carry my G20 loaded with appropriate ammunition. That’s just what I would depend on, but not the same for...

I have a semi-custom G20 and I think it is very comfortable to shoot (for me) and is accurate. Like all firearms, it just depends what is comfortable and works for you. Lots of good options…

I agree…no. Too many other variables (chambering job, stock, bedding, quality of barrel crown, etc.). Get one from a good manufacturer - that is the best chance you have. 1/4 - 1/2 MOA groups out of a hunting rifle? I could understand if you were going for match rifle accuracy, but I’m not...

I don’t know much about the Savage rifle, but Federal loads the 175 grain ELD-X as well…basically the same performance numbers on the box. You could also try the 170 grain Terminal Ascent ammunition by Federal?

I messed around with wildcat cartridges when I was in my 20s-30s, but I kind of lost the enthusiasm for it. I just got tired of dealing with forming cases, developing loads, etc. I understand the enjoyment, but I enjoy reloading and tinkering with factory cartridges now.

It’s kind of funny. In the 1970s, it was mostly 22” and 24” barrels. In the 1980s and 1990s, it was 24” and 26” barrels. Now in the 2000s, people are going back to shorter barrels (18” and 20”). If it is a hunting rifle, you should probably select what barrel balances the rifle best and gives...

I generally run barrels from 20”-26” depending on the caliber and purpose. I don’t really like anything longer than 26”…just too unhandy for the type of hunting I do.

Problem is…much of northern Colorado got hit with the same winter.

Here is a sobering article: https://cowboystatedaily.com/2024/03/01/game-and-fish-two-thirds-of-prized-wyoming-mule-deer-herd-killed-last-winter/?fbclid=IwAR3Rz8xoPUUU5vp5vhtOYI8ZKLG6Qmh-QA4yFwrJBruXre3K7_gPWZ6qhIo This should give everyone an idea of just how bad last winter was. ~ 67% winter...

I don’t think I have any I “hate”. Also, I’m probably too stubborn to simply give up on a rifle that won’t shoot accurately. Even if I hated the thing, I would take it as a challenge to make the darn thing shoot! The smarter thing is to probably move on, rather than wasting that kind of time...

Yes, you’re absolutely right! I see a lot of people trying to push the outer limits of a 280 Ackley to get to 7mm Mag velocities. My question has always been “why don’t you just by a 7mm Magnum?”. Now I see a lot of people doing the same thing with the 7 PRC and 28 Nosler…