Recent content by Trooper1

^^^This^^^ Have to be able to see it to hit it - especially in low light.

Haven’t seen any RL 26 in over 2 years. Scored an 8 pounder of 23 from Powder Valley a few months back. My LGS drops different Allianz powders every now and then. Even got 3 lbs of H1000. I only use that in one rifle, so I’m good there. But if you factor in the fuel used to keep checking, the...

I bought a 264WM while waiting for a 280 Ackley to get finished. It is a Model 70 Extreme Weather with the 9 twist barrel. It shot Nosler 130 Accubonds very well out of the gate. Because (unfortunately) I live in the People’s Republik, I need to use all copper - so I grabbed a box of 121 Hammer...

Yep. Times two.

H4831SC 8 lb at Powder Valley now! $316 plus shipping haz mat and tax

Powder Valley had Varget earlier in the week, but I missed it. It went fast! Don’t use the Enduron powders.

just looked at the Hodgdon website. They have H4350 in 1 lb and 8 lb jugs for sale - 8 lb is $330 and change if you need some. I was looking for H 1000

Ditto. Personal opinion, and everybody has one. I do think taking the time to clean up and properly pose separates a picture from a snap shot. Depends on what you plan to do with it. No matter if the gun is in or out. Your choice, whatever works for you - it’s your picture.

Agree. Bought a RRS setup for my camera, and it is exceptional. Currently buying a different head to use it for hunting also. Quality stuff!

Same with my LGS - got a brick of Federal GM large rifle magnums at $129. I was down to the last 100… And those GMs didn’t last long. More Hodgdon powder showing up there too. Grabbed 3 4831SC.

How soon will you use the rifle? Between the 2, I’d go with the SAUM. More components readily available than the new PRC - in case the factory load doesn’t like your rifle.

I run 121 Hammer Hunters and 117 Shock Hammers in my 264. Both very accurate.

Hard to beat a 300WM, for the reasons stated above. My choice of the 30’s. But my favorite is the 280 AI, so the 300 doesn’t see much use.

Epic trip! Thanks for sharing those great pictures! Congrats on a great bear!

Another reason NOT to use PVC is the possibility of static electricity, which wouldn’t be good in a reloading environment. In my early years working for a plumbing company, the owner would no install air lines in PVC. Steel pipe, or preferably copper.