Recent content by Ron Simmons

Using H1000 I started at 60.0 grains. I started seeing pressure signs at 61.0 and heavy bolt lift at 61.5. Pressure started showing up around 2975 fps. I have a 26" 8 twist. I'm touching the lands. Group size isn't what I was hoping for but I haven't yet played with seating depth. I'll...

Thanks Rick. Glad you enjoyed the write up. NTO has some great bear hunting opportunities in Wyoming. Definitely a bucket list worthy hunt. Good luck this fall.

Thanks Guy appreciate your comments. Probably the bear of a lifetime and looking forward to more pursuits.

Hey campmeat sent you a pm.

I use adjustable HTG and A3-5 models. Both are excellent.

Thank you sir. Glad to know the article brought up some fond memories of Wyoming for you.

Thank you sir

That's difficult to put a number on considering the many variables involved. I personally would consider 1,500 ft lbs a minimum. Could you kill cleanly with less? Sure. The bear in the article was taken with approximately 2350 ft lbs on target at 530 yards. Bullet velocity was approximately...

ODAVID - I'm glad you enjoyed the article. Please find my responses to your questions below in blue font.

I've spent a fair amount of time behind unbraked 300Ultras and 375 Rugers so I've developed a degree of recoil tolerance, but for a LR hunting rig I recommend going with a brake. The main reason is ability to spot your own shots if needed. I put a brake on everything 6mm and up. I carry...

i had a custom 264WM put together last year. I tested 143 ELD-X with several powders; Retumbo, H1000, RL26, and H50BMG. I could never achieve the level of a combination of accuracy, low ES and velocity I was looking for. I'd get one of the three. I was about ready to pull the barrel and move...

I've using bolt handles from Xtreme Hardcore Gear on several of my Savage projects. I've been happy with them. http://xtremehardcoregear.com/SAVAGE_BOLT_HANDLES.html

I have a similar project based on a Savage 110 action. I used a 26" benchmark savage pre-fit chambered in 264WM with a 1:8 twist. I've read that the 264WM is a picky eater and I found that to be true with my load development. I couldn't get 143 ELD-X to meet my requirements with any powder...

Here is a pic of the bear taken through the spotting scope. I've written an article for NTO's website that Brenda will have posted along with photos soon. Robb suggested I send an article to you as well. Let me know if that's something you're interested in. I'd be glad to submit something.

Robb Wiley and Wayne Safrit suggested I join your on-line magazine. I understand that you and I have both taken great bears in the same Wyoming canyon. I'm looking forward to learning from the members here and perhaps contributing articles of my hunt experiences and learnings from my constant...