Recent content by HawkeyeSATX

Sorry, I didn’t see that at first. But, it may not hurt to ask your PH in Africa about possibly using the 9.3x62mm. As I said before, a lot of those countries that state minimum of .375 H&H, had grandfathered the 9.3x62mm into their laws. Doesn’t hurt to ask. Hawk

Absolutely! It’s a cartridge that won’t loosen your fillings, and is very eager to please! If you do your part, it will do just fine!

In my opinion, you can go with a .375 anything Mag, but why endure the extra cost, extra recoil, extra muzzle blast, etc… You will want a caliber that is accurate, because shot placement trumps extra energy and bad shot placement. I, personally, have switched to the 9.3x62mm! The bore is almost...

I personally think that the Weatherby Vanguard action will fill a less expensive long range rifle build. Now, if I want a more expensive action, then probably go with a Weatherby MKV action, or just buy a brand new Weatherby of either action, and have them blue printed. Weatherby guarantees...

I know of someone who has used StaBall 6.5 in a .30-06 and using Hornady 212 gr ELD-X bullets. He did his ladder tests, and found he could run that 212 gr bullet up to 2770 fps, right at the right pressures. 57.3 grs of StaBall 6.5 was the best group, and highest velocity. He had good results...

They are both great cartridges. Since you said you're staying within 300 yards, I would prefer the .308 with 180 gr premium bullets, like Nosler Accubond, and or partition. Or, if using factory, can't go wrong with a Remington 180 gr Cor-Lokt.

I would honestly stay with the 6.5 CM. It doesn't kill barrels like the 6.5-.284, or moreso the 6.5 PRC. You can use powders like RL-26, and StaBall 6.5, and get higher velocities, without burning your barrel out in the long run. If you will look for a 6.5 PRC, look at the Weatherby Vanguard 6.5...

The 7mm-08 has been taking elk since it became a commercial cartridge. I would use premium bullets, factory loaded, like Hornady or Federal Premium, since FP use Nosler, and Sierra bullets. The lightest bullet I would use would be a Nosler 140gr Partition, or the Accubond. The Accubond will...

IMHO, The bullet was too close, and hit the skull, which was way too close and I believe that Nosler says the best performance is best at 150 yds to 500 yds on their Accu Bonds. To me, it looks like it penetrated, and met a heavy liquid substance, and the front disintegrated, and the shank...

I personally keep my shots within 350 yds on deer, 400 max. I'm assuring myself a quick humane kill, and this way, if I have to track the animal, I have clean holes in and out of the animal. But #1 rule - Shot placement! Heart and lungs are perfect spot!

Many bullet manufacturers state that optimal bullet performance is at/above 1800 fps. Hornady is one of many that state this. Now, I believe it depends on the skill of the person shooting, along with if you've been hiking a considerable distance, and breathing control, and recognizing heart...

With the new powders and high BC .308 bullets, I would have to say go with the .30-06, and a 24 inch barrel. StaBall 6.5, and RL-26 can have a 180 gr bullet going in the 2900 + fps, a 212 gr Hornady ELD-X bullet can go 2700 + fps. There's enough oomph out to 1000 yds to take an elk. But, on the...

The major reason why the civilian version of the 7.62x51 NATO was adopted is that it cycles through machine guns, like the M60, at a faster rate of fire than does the .30-06 ( 7.62x63). Plus when you add things up, less powder, and less brass save weight as well.

I forgot to mention, that in the .30-06, you can get over 2900 fps with a 180 gr bullet using StaBall 6.5, or RL-26! With the Hornady 212 gr ELD-X bullet, you can get it to going 2700 fps, or a little faster. I know a guy on another board, he handloads, and used StaBall 6.5, with a 22 inch...

Well....my 2 ¢ worth! I would keep it in .30-06 if it's an older Remington 700 ADL, because of collectors value. The .30-06 shines with heavier bullets, 180 gr to 250 gr than the .308. Now, new powders like StaBall 6.5, and Reloder 26, will get you higher velocities without excessive pressure in...