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The Wichita has a very custom variable, conical tapered bbl, that is fluted at the wider chamber end, that then continues as you see in the pix. The beautifully figured & finished thumb hole stock is a work of art in itself. The target trigger breaks when you think about touching it. I’d hate...

CAN the 7mm BR be loaded to higher velocity with the newest / more modern powders, to extend its point blank deer hunting range to 250+ yards, or to sone extended range with a +/- 5” trajectory. As loaded when developed, it’s barely useable beyond 150 yds. I’d like to use a very customized...

Does anyone have any data on reloading the .223Rem Mag Ackley Imp, in a 16” contender, with 50&55gr bullets? Mike Bellm brilliantly fixed a poorly chambered 223 bbl with this solution, but the data is scarce, to only a few loads he used to push 50’s to 3000 fps in 16”. There’s lots if 223AI data...

The hard cast bullets were SAK TRUNCATED CONES, 1980-1990 vintage, cast by Pennys Hand Casting, to JDJ specs, back then -style 320 SSK, , about 240-250gr, pushed by 19.5 - 21.5 gr H110 -Style 311 SSK , about 220 gr, pushed by 20.5-22.0 gr H110 when I worked up loads. -Style 429421, 250 gr, SWC...

I have several SSK 44 mag reloads meant to be used in a Super Blackhawk. These are hard cast truncated cone shapes, in the 249-265 gr, pushed by a case hull if H110. Can they be cured in a Ruger lever rifle, or will internal damage occur ?

Hi, You have to ask yourself the following questions: 1. Do you live in elk country? Will your license be an easily obtainable resident state license? Are Lotteries involved? If you miss getting it in year 1, is it guaranteed in year 2? 2. Will this be the equivalent of an very expensive...

Look into HAVING THE THROAT cut .15-.2” longer to allow the the short winneys neck to grow that length upon firing, to better grip the 190s and 200s. And research the original standard reloading mauals (Lyman’s) from the late 60’s where factory specs were easily duplicated, 180s @ 3080 FPS...

Is there a Market value for this vintage gem? I’m the original owner. It was purchased shortly after it was announced. I have the matching Sako loaded rounds and once fired brass, with Redding Competition dies custom made to resize to that chamber. Its single shot action with its heavy weight...

Does anyone with experience reloading this round, have data to load 50 & 55’s for the 14” Contender? (I do have Mike Bellm’s Data, but that is for heavier heads. Rifle data will be fine, if that’s available. This case volume is larger than the 223RemAI, so any suggestions on how to modify that...

Lots of information and recommendations, but could we get a consensus of: 1. Best bang for the buck for the average, seasonal, (bow, pistol, rifle) hunter whose max range will never exceed 400 yds with the rifle? 2. The models and costs to consider at the opposite end, which have all the HQ...

“Did I Fire 5, or 6? In all this confusion, I just plum forgot......”

Does anyone have reloading data for the 222RMAI, with 50 and 55’s? .... in a 14” super contender bbl, that began life as a sloppy throated 223? Shall I take another leap of faith that I’m not the only Mike Bellm fan shooting this most incredible conversion? His limited online data is for heavy...

Did I read 222AI? Could you have possibly forgot the “M” , as in 222RMAI? Might you have any data or any leads to get data, for the RMAI? Thanks.