Recent content by TxJim

Does anyone have experience with either Stormalen & Cochran Safaris or Stormberg Safaris? Planning a hunt in May next year and am activity looking for guide & PH. Thanks in advance - Jim

On July 23rd and 24th, I attended Precision Rifle I & II course at North Texas Rifle Precision in Seven Points, Texas with Jay Ruby. I had the pleasure of meeting Jay in January at a match and again shooting with him as a guest on a Range Day that my nephew won at that match. After spending a...

I would recommend that you preform the ladder test for each 168 if they are different bullet makers. The advertised BC is not necessary the actual BC. It's best to determine the BC from actual data, i.e velocities, etc. ( in my opinion). We do a ladder, then check potential accuracy nodes @...

My Wife enjoys bird hunting but doesn't hunt with a rifle. The Boys never had a chance - when the first one was born; I built a 4x8 box blind for deer hunting. Use to to take toys, snacks, drinks and the diaper bag (yep, actually changed them in the stand). That was a while ago now 24 & 28...

Sorry about the delay in response - just flew back in from BC elk hunt last night. Had a great time in some fantastic country. Got a 6 X 7 - my first! Used a 7mm Rem Mag w/ 168 gr Berger VLD; 66 gr RL-22 pushing about 2950. One shot - double lung. He only went about 40 yds before he was...

Have been "stalking" for some time and decided to join. Long time hunter and reloader - found this site researching loads and ballistics. Lots of good information and knowledgeable members. Thanks for your in-sight. Jim