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Forum: Guns
12-27-2003, 08:40 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,161
Posted By Drilling-Man

RE: VERY interesting.....

I once killed a bull moose with my 12ga Remington double useing a 2-3/4" highbrass with #6 shot at over 40 yards!! I wouldn't go moose hunting with that same gun and load though!

I heard about...
Forum: Guns
12-27-2003, 08:21 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 613
Posted By Drilling-Man

RE: Bullet Damage...

The problem with answering your question is, we don't know the exact construction or velocity of each of the bullits you asked about. So, all of the answers can only be "general" in nature.

...
Forum: Guns
12-26-2003, 09:50 PM
Replies: 800
Sticky Which Gun
Views: 243,789
Posted By Drilling-Man

RE: Which Gun

Hey n3y,

And now we are STUCK with reading your opinion too!!!!!! :>)
Forum: Guns
12-25-2003, 08:55 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,985
Posted By Drilling-Man

RE: Belted Magnums

Big bulls,

What you say is true "untill" the first shot is fired!! From that point on "that" case will headspace on the "shoulder" "IF" it's resized properly!! This is why the cases are made...
Forum: Guns
12-25-2003, 09:05 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 639
Posted By Drilling-Man

RE: another new caliber

I don't know "if" we really need it, but i'm a big fan of the 5mm rimfire Remington made in the 70's, and it sure performes great! I still have one of the tube feed rifles, and several boxes of...
Forum: Guns
12-25-2003, 08:51 AM
Replies: 800
Sticky Which Gun
Views: 243,789
Posted By Drilling-Man

RE: Which Gun

Hey .338-06 imp.,

Did Remington say what they did to the rifle?? Was it a bedding problem????

In the "old" days, i made 99% of the rifles i worked on (all brands) shoot better with...
Forum: Guns
12-25-2003, 08:44 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,985
Posted By Drilling-Man

RE: Belted Magnums

akbound,

I remember when they came up with that "not so bright" idea. They also claimed it added more strength to the base of the case. Some called in "magnumized".

That may be true,...
Forum: Guns
12-24-2003, 02:44 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,322
Posted By Drilling-Man

RE: Which Caliber For 9yr Old

If your "stuck" with factory loads, i'd go with the 260, if you handload, i'd go for the 7-08.

I've shot a lot of game with a .243, but bullet choise is a lot more important with a .243 and...
Forum: Guns
12-23-2003, 03:56 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,292
Posted By Drilling-Man

RE: Core-Loct fails me again!

One thing i'd like to add to this thread, and my previous post is, i have NOT bought any Nosler bullets in over 10 years. When i found something that would work, i bought a good supply, and i'll not...
Forum: Guns
12-21-2003, 08:44 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,292
Posted By Drilling-Man

RE: Core-Loct fails me again!

Just because a style/type of bullet works in one cal/weight, it doesn't mean it will work in all the others. SO, if Cor-loks work in a 30-06 for example, that doesn't mean they will work in a 7...
Forum: Guns
12-17-2003, 06:06 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 994
Posted By Drilling-Man

RE: .44 carbine

I also am not a lever fan, so i also have one of those old Ruger semi auto carbines. They are on the "fat side", but it does get the job done. As i remember, it prefers factory ammo over the...
Forum: Guns
12-17-2003, 11:38 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,612
Posted By Drilling-Man

RE: good pistol

Idaho,

I have a question. How much are you going to practice with your new handgun??? How much handgun shooting experience do you have now???

I find "if" a handgun owner doesn't...
Forum: Guns
12-17-2003, 11:27 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 6,339
Posted By Drilling-Man

RE: Strongest Action.

swampdog

In my opinion NO. There may be advantages to a claw extractor for some people, but i've hunted extensively from Dall sheep in the Brooks Range (Alaska) , to the Alaska Peninsula...
Forum: Guns
12-17-2003, 10:52 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,200
Posted By Drilling-Man

RE: .30-06

You need to find out if it "really" is a Rem. or not, and if it is, is it an ALD or BLD model. Also, what power of scope, and kind of mount????

I don't see how your question can be accurately...
Forum: Guns
12-16-2003, 07:28 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 6,339
Posted By Drilling-Man

RE: Strongest Action.

You have "nothing" to worry about when useing any of the modern actions of today. The origional question asked what was the strongest action, that doesn't mean that all the others discussed aren't...
Forum: Guns
12-16-2003, 07:19 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,114
Posted By Drilling-Man

RE: Pistol hunting

For many years i hunted with my S&W M-29 44 mag, but for the last (2) i haven't taken it out much. 3 years ago i shot a nice 8 point whitetail here on my place, and in the years before that i took...
Forum: Guns
12-16-2003, 06:11 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 6,339
Posted By Drilling-Man

RE: Strongest Action.

vapordog,

Years ago, i also did some small scale test, and came up with the same results as you did. The Remington is a very strong action. It's just plain a better design (for strength)...
Forum: Guns
12-14-2003, 05:56 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 816
Posted By Drilling-Man

RE: Blown primer- in a factory round!!!

Have you had the head space checked in that rifle? I've seen that happen in the past with guns with excessive head space.

I've also seen it when a handloader, pushed the shoulder back too...
Forum: Guns
12-14-2003, 01:43 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,614
Posted By Drilling-Man

RE: Want an 11-87?? Think again!!

frizzellr,

Thanks for answering. I know of a couple others besides me that bought the magnum models a couple years ago, and we are happy. I don't like junk, and i don't consider my 597M...
Forum: Guns
12-14-2003, 01:31 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,985
Posted By Drilling-Man

RE: 8X57 Remington.

8x57 mauser, what a great cartridge!!!

I shoot a rimmed version of it, and although i've not taken the huge amount of game with it that i have with other rifles, i have taken moose, deer, and...
Forum: Reloading
12-13-2003, 01:07 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,576
Posted By Drilling-Man

RE: Which reloader is most cost efficient?

There's nothing wrong with any of the powders made today. The thing is, some guns like one brand better than another!!! Asking what powder is best for YOUR gun, is like asking what gas will give...
Forum: Guns
12-12-2003, 10:55 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 745
Posted By Drilling-Man

RE: What is 6mm ppc?

James,

You are RIGHT, i was haveing a "brain fart" and was thinking of the "BR" case!!! Darn it!!!!

Sorry, for the mistake!!!
Forum: Guns
12-12-2003, 10:51 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 9,446
Posted By Drilling-Man

RE: Barrel length- .257 Roberts and 7mm-08

You won't see much difference in performance between 22" bbl and 24" bbl with a case this size.

Personally i'd pick the 22", because to me it's a better balance between "performance", and...
Forum: Guns
12-12-2003, 08:41 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 745
Posted By Drilling-Man

RE: What is 6mm ppc?

ppc stands for Pindal Palm Cartridge. It was designed as the perfect? bench rest cartridge. Perfect meaning the ideal powder capacity ect.. I believe the factory match cases have small primer...
Forum: Guns
12-12-2003, 05:48 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,614
Posted By Drilling-Man

RE: Want an 11-87?? Think again!!

Hey Ruger Redhawk,

I bought a new Rem. 597 in 22win mag. a couple years ago, and it NEVER jams, and is quite accurate. I'm wondering what you have against 597's?

I'm not flameing you,...
Forum: Guns
12-11-2003, 09:44 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,527
Posted By Drilling-Man

RE: 8MM Mauser project

What's wrong with leaveing it 8mm mauser??? They work just as well on game as a 30/06 out to any range you "should" be shooting.

I shoot the rimmed version of this round with hand loaded 200...
Forum: Guns
12-11-2003, 09:25 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,175
Posted By Drilling-Man

RE: remington model 710????

I see a couple here don't like the 597's. I bought a new 597 22mag a few years ago, and it's been great. It's accurate and doesn't jam.

I was thinking of getting one in 22lr, what's the...
Forum: Reloading
12-10-2003, 09:36 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,125
Posted By Drilling-Man

RE: Nosler Partition VS Cor-Lokt Ultra PSP

I use to be "big time" into testing bullets for expansion and holding together power. I did this because i designed and made some very good bonded core bullets, and sold them from my shop.

As...
Forum: Guns
12-10-2003, 08:01 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,111
Posted By Drilling-Man

RE: .257 Weatherby Magnum

The biggest problem with Wby's and accuracy is the bedding. I bedded a lot of them to correct the very problems you are speaking of.
Robert
Forum: Guns
12-10-2003, 06:19 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 468
Posted By Drilling-Man

RE: engraving

How about this Krieghoff 470 Nitro Express double rifle? It was voted "gun of 2003", and looks to the "best quality"!!

You can see more pictures of this rifle, and many others at Krieghoff's...
Forum: Guns
12-10-2003, 11:29 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,257
Posted By Drilling-Man

RE: Moose Gun

"If" i was building another .338/06, i'd not go for the imp version. IF you think you need more than the std. 338/06, just pick a bigger case to begin with!

I lived in Alaska for 25 years,...
Forum: Guns
12-10-2003, 11:13 AM
Replies: 800
Sticky Which Gun
Views: 243,789
Posted By Drilling-Man

RE: Which Gun

When i was a kid, i couldn't see any reason to handicap my self, so i carried a Savage 22 win mag/.410 O/U combination gun.

Now that i've grown up the "quality" of my gun has risen a bit! ...
Forum: Guns
12-10-2003, 10:46 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,312
Posted By Drilling-Man

RE: Rifle..Or shotgun?

For many years i had a similar problem, i'd be in the field and need a rifle but would have a shotgun, or i'd have a rifle, fill my tag early, and wish i had a shotgun or 22 for ducks or????

...
Forum: Guns
12-10-2003, 09:26 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,111
Posted By Drilling-Man

RE: .257 Weatherby Magnum

It's true you can get some very good velocities out of Wby cals., useing Wby brass. The reason is, Wby brass is thinner and has more volume. (it's also softer) I've made many Wby cases out of other...
Forum: Guns
12-09-2003, 03:24 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,252
Posted By Drilling-Man

RE: Anyone Shoot or Hunt with 460 Wby?

I'm kinda late posting this, but i guess it's stil relevant. :>)

Years ago a guy came into my shop and asked me what kind of scope rings i'd put on his 460 wby mag.. I said "Weaver split...
Forum: Guns
12-09-2003, 12:30 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,257
Posted By Drilling-Man

RE: Moose Gun

Akbound,

I took that moose in the flats on the west side of Cook Inlet aprox. across from Kenai. (Alaska) It's chambered for .338/06 imp.. The bullet was a 250 grain Gran Slam. I shot 13...
Forum: Guns
12-08-2003, 10:29 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 702
Posted By Drilling-Man

RE: deer gun

I've shot maybe 20 or more whitetails and one blk bear with a .243, and i always figured that it was on the light side. Handloading 100 grain Nosler partitions helped a lot, but why? when there's...
Forum: Guns
12-08-2003, 10:16 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 897
Posted By Drilling-Man

RE: 16 guage comeback

Yes, a lot of 16's are on 12 guage frames, but i have (2) S&S 16's that are on 20 guage frames, and it sure makes a handy gun!!! I've taken ducks, grouse, rabbits and a lot of other small game with...
Forum: Guns
12-08-2003, 10:00 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,257
Posted By Drilling-Man

RE: Moose Gun

I've only shot about 25 or so moose (includeing the one in the pict.), so maybe some of these other guys have more experience than me.

Haveing said that, i've taken moose with everything...
Forum: Guns
12-08-2003, 09:32 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,370
Posted By Drilling-Man

RE: 7mm vs 30.06 ???

I like the 7mm better than the 06 too, and i've shot deer, caribou ect. with both calibers. The 7mm will have a bit less recoil, and in this case, the 7-08 will come in a short action gun instead of...
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