Recent content by NattyBumppo

point taken on barrel length for picking up the extra fps with a little longer barrel and I will look into that. As for my situation with reloading it is not the price that is keeping me back rather an issue with spare time. As it is right now i struggle to go to the range as often as i...

Thanks for all the replies After reading through all the posts and thinking it over I've decided that the 30-06 would be the best cartridge for me. The cheaper and plentiful ammo will keep me practicing till i can reload and really use the most of the cartridge. The rifle should be up to the...

Hey guys got a question for you all I'm looking into building a rifle to start hunting with. I have been leaning towards the 30-06 for its all around capabilities, long barrel life and large supply of premium factory hunting rounds as i do not reload at this time. However i also want a rifle...

Bruce, Thanks for the reply and i cant wait to learn from all the members on this board. Unfortunately time restraints have kept me from hand loading yet but i hope to start soon. I have had good luck with FGGM in my 308 which is hovering right around the 1/2 MOA area. That rifle is just a...

Hey guys So i was pretty set on building a custom rifle based on a stiller predator action and chambered in 30-06 for my do it all go to hunting rifle. However as i was looking around my local gun store yesterday i had the chance to handle Nosler's patriot rifle in 30-06. It felt okay in my...

Hey Guys I've been a long time lurker here and find this forum to be full of knowledgeable people and great discussion. I'm not new to firearms but am new to long range shooting and hunting. I often find myself looking here for information when i have questions and decided that its about...