Mike S

Good times for sure!

2010... time flies! You may not remember me Tom, but I helped glass on your hunt at the beginning. You tagged a good ram for the unit. 15 days makes for that many more memories... Mike

Regarding action/barrel inlet for aftermarket stocks, the post 64 long action with 2 piece hinged floorplate and factory sporter barrel contour should work. If your rifle has no floorplate, but just a trigger guard, there are stocks available for that configuration as well. Of course if you are re-barreling, you will want to match that barrel contour.

Tragic but true...

At the range this afternoon sorting out a lower velocity node (hot weather) load for my .308 M70 Palma/Fullbore match rifle. After my test loads, I went ahead on a whim and bench tested the 5 worst "runout cull" cartridges from my last 100 batch of LR match loads. These Win cases have been fired 5x without annealing and the runout on these 5 was .004 to .006 inches. I was surprised at the resulting 100 yard group with the match iron sights. Shows every barrel/chamber is different in the amount of "slop" it will tolerate in loaded ammo. My lightweight 6.5-06 hunting rifle isn't as forgiving...

Thanks, they are pretty trick irons...

I have had one of each (Benchmade) . I thought the D2 was a little easier to sharpen and held an edge very well. Currently using S30V and like the stainless aspect. Can't go wrong with either in my opinion.

Still had the front sight!

Both spray and a sidearm if you are allowed and proficient. Can't imagine trying to unlimber that scoped .460 in a hurry though. Do some research on bear behavior. Make noise while hiking and travel downwind where possible.

If it is marked Model 53 it has a M70 push feed long action made by Winchester. It could be made into a very accurate rifle.

Bump for shoot tomorrow April 28th.

Hunters and shooters, we will be holding a hunting rifle shoots Saturday January 27, Sunday February 25, and Saturday April 28th. http://arizona-rifleshooting.com/hunting-rifle-shoot-PRGC.html This is a chance to shoot hunting rifles at realistic field distances (up to 450 yards) and positions at life-size animal targets. All this for fun and realistic practice. We will start before 8 with set up and finish early afternoon typically. We typically fire between 30 and 35 shots, the stages are set up with no more than a handful of shots per stage to prevent overheating barrels and a chance to swap out rifles from stage to stage to allow you to practice with multiple rifles. Please arrive early for set up . These shoots are open to all, you don’t need to be a PRGC member! Cost is $10 for members or $15 for non-members. Eye and ear protection required. Feel free to PM me with any questions. WE HOPE YOU ALL WILL COME OUT AND SHOOT WITH US! Thanks! Mike Samer

Mine came today. They seem to have grown in size in order to add advertising!

This one may be little heavier than the newest version ( I think) but a great tent. I've switched over to a 4 season Hilleberg and don't use this any more.

2 man backpacking tent with footprint. Used but in very good condition. $150 Face to face Phoenix /Valley

Ammonia will absolutely remove copper. If left to sit in the barrel too long it can pit the metal though. That's why the shooter you saw was using the follow up patches. I just use wipeout now, much simpler and very effective based on bore scope viewing.

Bump for the upcoming Feb 25th shoot.

Here's a link to a good read by an accomplished long range competitor who used to attend our hunting rifle shoots at PRGC. https://www.ssusa.org/articles/2017/12/21/what-you-need-to-know-about-the-barrel-break-in-process/

Regarding dressing them in the rocky nasty stuff, a cheap plastic table cloth works wonders. Didn't pack one yesterday morning and wont make that mistake again.

If it were my shotgun I'd start with Briley, Champlin or New England Custom Guns off the top of my head. Call the guys at William Larkin Moore and Southwest Shooters Supply and see what they think.

Keep us in mind if you tag out early!

What caliber and what grain? "mid range loads" is code for 454 Casull. LOL You cracked the code, grin... Mid Range = 250 XTP at 1400 FPS Full House = 335 at 1550 FPS Mid Range is plenty

Probably my Freedom Arms 6" single action with mid range loads. It's hammered them for the last 8 years straight.

I suspect the extra weight of a comp slightly delays the unlocking of the barrel as it rotates off the barrel link. Similar to using a carrier weight in an AR. It doesn't change the pressure, just the symptoms that show on the case. I wouldn't worry too much about knock down power... I shot one with a Chief's Special .38 +P once and it tipped right over.

Bump for a great rifle. I owned its twin in .300 Win. They do kick though...