Recent content by hoplite122

You're falling into the classic anti-gun lobby argument path. I don't own guns to hunt animals that I would eat, although that is a hobby into which I have invested a great deal of time, and resources, and greatly enjoy. But no, it is not the primary reason that I owns guns. I own guns because a...

That's most impressive shooting. All at 100 yds...great! Thank you for the info.

Thanks for the education lesson...I 'm not being sarcastic. I really mean that. Looks to me that in order to be effective with the heavier rounds (above 180 grains) in my Tikka T3, .300 win mag I will need to get a new barrel with a 1 in 10" twist. I may need to do that regardless as I've put...

Thank you so much for your input. I was thinking along the same lines that you recommended. I have shot the 178 ELD-X with good results. I think a faster twist rate will be needed to shoot anything above 190 grs, at the very top end. Thanks for your advice and help. It's most appreciated.

What is the twist rate in your rifle? The 212 ELD-X recommends a rate of 1 in 10" and my rifle, a Tikka T3 with a 24" barrel, has a twist rate of 1 in 11".

It appears that you are much more technically capable than I am. I don't know what some of your abbreviations mean. It would help me if you could define what a "stealth 9.25T" means? Also what is a "BA/LE 10T" and "a cf 30" 9T"? Also, why would your load outs be governed by barrel length (is...

How many grains of IMR4831 did you use?