Recent content by J.J.H.

Amen to Catshooters reply.I can appreciate wanting to get the best shooting platform to fit within your budget, however were talking rifles that retail under $500.00.I mean no disrespect,but I say buy whichever YOU prefer and quit sweating the details.Both the Remington and the Savage have fine...

Thanks for the replys,I will definetley try the Wildcat bullets as I can get them local.The 130gr. Accubond will also be tried.I have mixed feelings about the Noslers though,I used 140gr. Accubonds in my .270 Wby for a couple of seasons and wasnt very impressed.I found the jacket to be more...

Thanks for the replys,Budman and Greek.What is your experience using SMK's for hunting?I was a little reluctant to use match type bullets for hunting,should I be?I was considering bullets in the 130gr. range as they appear to be a great combination of high BC and SD.Intrigued by Barnes...

Hello,I would greatly appreciate any load info anyone has for the 6.5 STW!I recently aquired a custom rifle in this chambering and am interested in developing accurate long range hunting loads for it.If anyone can relate their experiences with this chambering I would love to hear about it...

Hello,thanks for the info.I have had great results with both X-bullets,and Scirrocos pushed very fast in my Weatherbys,which is why I thought they would be a good starting point for load development in the STW.I too have experienced accelerated fouling with both these bullets.Your comment about...

I recently puchased a Prairie Gunworks rifle in 6.5 STW. No load data was included from the previous owner,so Im on my own in this regard.Any recomendations of bullets or powder would be greatly appreiciated.I would be very interested to hear opinions of Swifts Scirroco 130gr. and Barnes...