Recent content by RBrowning

We used to have a group from church that got together a couple times a year to burn some black powder. What Fun! We shot all types of targets, cutting a playing card in two, shooting the flame off of a paper candle, splitting a ball on a double bit axe and hitting two clay pigeons, cutting a 2x4...

One other small advantage to a longer zero is that you will have less turning to do to dial up to your target range. But I think the biggest advantage is the longer "point-blank" range that you can shoot without having to hold above your target if you get a 300 or so yard shot while on your...

When I bought my rifle a few years ago I bought a box of each type Weatherby made and tried them all. It favored the 115gr Barnes X bullet. I bought a goodly supply and haven't had to buy any more since. I see that they have discontinued that round but I suspect that the 110gr TSX would do...

Gotta love it when you have one more activity in common. I introduced my daughter-in-law to shooting. Her third trip to the range I was busy with my grandson so my son set up some clay pigeons at 200 and 100 yards. He showed her how to handle my 22-250. It was the first center fire rifle she...

I have a Savage 22-250 also and would like to shoot the heavier bullets but my twist rate is 1:12". That pretty much limits me to 55 grain bullets and they just won't carry like a 70-80 grain will. You could have a 22 caliber barrel made (used in 223 long range matches) and chamber it for...

"Enter Me In US Optics Rifle Scope Contest"

Miller Outdoor "I think .308 is better than .30-06 because it has a history of being a more accurate round. Also because it has noticeably less felt recoil with virtually no noticeable loss in performance. Plus, they're generally a fraction lighter to lug around." I would like to know how you...

I just spent a little time looking at various web sights comparing the ammo and rifles that are commercially available in both calibers. First the ammo. At Federal you can buy both with 168gr SMK and the 308 is listed at 2650 FPS while the 30-06 is listed at 2700. But if you look at a hunting...

I too am right handed but left eye dominant and shoot rifles and shotguns left handed. Shooting prone there is definitely an advantage with a right handed rifle in that you can work the bolt without raising our cheek from the stock. For carry around guns (standing shots) I prefer a left handed...

dam it Roy, I just spent a half hour on Google trying to find some info on this wonderous stuff, then I noticed the date! Good one! :D

Out of curiosity, have you checked the bullet diameter of both brands? The trophy bonded may be on the small side or even the wrong caliber completely. I've heard of rifle barrels being marked one caliber and being bored something else. A 270 bullet would probably load into a 7mm case just fine...

Brian, Thanks for sharing the data, it helps to overcome some of the "black art" when there is real information available. But I do have a question about the suggested twist rates. What velocity are those based on? Isn't the real factor for stability RPM? As the velocity increases the required...

Can anyone explain why the rifle manufacturers typically put a 1:12 twist on a 22-250 but will put a faster 1:8 twist on a 223 Rem? I know that the 22-250 was developed as a varmint rifle and as such usually uses 40-55 grain bullets just fine. But the 223 has been in use out to 6-800 yards with...

Yes, but only if you shoot with the wrong hand! :D

I have wondered why the 270 Winchester wasn't more popular for LRH too, after all it is very highly revered for pronghorns and mulies on the western plains. My guess is the "we" tend to stretch the envelope past where others are comfortable, and to do that we want to take every "little"...