Recent content by Bill Norton

Hi all, Anyone do any head to head analysis on these two rounds?

I just killed a doe using the Barnes 275gr XTP bullets. I was so excited to see what they do because I have color blindness and don't see blood very well. I was pretty disappointed on blood trail compared to the Hornady ammunition (the only other deer I have taken with the BM). I am guessing it...

Thank you. If it is greater that 1.9 is it more stable or less?

Im looking for the best twist rate for this or the berger 140 vld

Thanks for your help. Twist rates are confusing to me. Hornady says it needs a minimum of 1:8. Does this mean 1:7 falls within it? Sorry for the stupid question, I just want to make sure before I drop the cash.

Hi all, I'm about to order a new barrel for my Blaser R8 and I have decided on a 6.5-280ai. I have a few bullets in mind and I ran the calculations through the Berger Twist Rate Stability Calculator and it says a 1:7 is very stable. My question is the Berger calculator pretty accurate? Hornady...

Whats your thoughts? I am about to order a new barrel/caliber for my Blaser R8 and thinking of optics. I have a Lupold VX-R scope that has the option for custom turrets on one rifle (which Seems very convenient), But I know a lot of people are using redicles like MOA and MRAD. What do people...

Thanks for all the advice. Did you have a 264wm in an R8? Custom barrel?

That was beautiful. I almost teared up!

Yes, It is a very complicated firearm. I can switch out bolt faces to accommodate everything from a 223 to a 338 Lapua. This is a video that explains it:

That's good to know. I am not a good tracker, maybe a little color blind with red. Wanting a minimum blood trail without launching a ballistic missile at it is always a plus.

I forgot to add 257WM to the list. Do you have one? I have always looked at that one too.

I have a Blaser R8, which is a multi-caliber rifle. I currently have a 30/06 and my next cartridge will be something fast and flat. As I am researching calibers I'm learning more and more about overbore rifles and how they can blow through a barrel within 800 rounds or fewer. The question I...

Very informative. Thank you!

Me and my Kimber 8400 (now retired)