Recent content by Bill Van Horn

Cartridge needs to extend approx. 3/4" to be able to grasp. Staggering alignment would also help. I would probably make outer case with belt clip for walking

Some years ago I developed the 308 Van Horn based on the 500 Jeffery necked down and improved. Short, fat 2 1/8" case that I believe will be efficent both in powder and recoil. I have a rifle put together by Virgin Valley Custom on pre64 Mod. 70 Std. length action (to accomodate long bullets)...

I generally agree. After more than 100 bison and nearly that many elk all of which were for meat this is my opinion. The Faster the animal loses concious (not necessisarly death) the less adrenalin and the better the meat. A double lung shot (which allows for some impact variation) that...

Buy a Ruger American and spend whatever you have left on the best glass you can get.

I have had experience with wolves in both AK and ID. When they are introduced into areas with abundant game they have large litters and survival rates for pups are high resulting in above average population expansion. They will kill animals that are not eaten. Especially by young and...

For up to 300 yd. 6.5 Grendel. 21 deer 21 shots. None went 100 yds. after being hit. Accurate enough for precise shot placement (actually it is surgical). No running shots. Hornady 129 gr. SST

It is not only your brass. The carbon build up in your barrel goes way up as well. It makes sense as the gas being compressed in the can prior to the bullet exiting wants to go somewhere. Carbon is tough on barrels and can tough to get out after it is baked on. Definitely requires more cleaning