Recent content by trollsonpatrol

It is your rifle that decides what load and bullet it likes. You have to try different powders, different amounts different bullet weight and styles, different primers. When the right combination is there, you will be rewarded by a small group, if you do your part. Never forget the human...

I shoot a custom Husqvarna with commercial Mauser action. Not a military conversion. Rifle has a 1:14 twist and shoots 250 gr bullets to sub MOA My favourite is 250 gr Barnes X ( when I can find them.). I use 78.5 gr. IMR 4350 and MV is 2875 fps. It is a slightly compressed load but no excess...

Always keep a hard copy notebook with all your data. Electronic memory is not reliable.

Never rely on electronic memory. I keep a notebook hard copy of all my reloads.

All of these posts re-enforce what Canada has done. Before you can acquire a firearm a firearm safety (knowledge) course is required! Then a hunter training course before you can buy a hunting licence and tags. No-one likes more restrictions but it does eliminate or at least reduce the...

I use 250 gr Barnes X when I can find them. I load 78.5 gr IMR 4350. It is a compressed load. Velocity is 2875 fps and energy calculates to 4580 ft/lb. Shoots sub MOA. I never had to use a second shot. I use a custom Husqvarna with 26”bbl. a 2-7X Leopold. I have hunted with this rifle for over...

I have a custom Husqvarna in .358 Norma Magnum. I use 250 gr Barnes X bullets with 78.5 gr. IMR 4350. Velocity is 2875 fps and energy calculates to 4580 ft/lb. It shoots sub MOA and is topped with a 2-7XLeopold. I have shot everything from deer mule and whitetail, bear, moose and elk and...