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Bob Nelson 35Whelen replied to the thread 9.3x62.@dchamp My top load in the Whelen with 310s and 62gn of H4350/2208 is 2,455 fps giving just over 4,000 fpe. This load was tested in 36... -
It is good to see you again dchamp, it has been a while :)
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Dang I am late to this thread. I like many of you have a affinity for 9.3x62 and believe it is much more capable than allowed. It seems...
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Bob in Oz can dial'm up from Woodleigh, Mike in AZ can swage'm up at home. I swage my own jacketed bullets for the 358's and the 366's...
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Bob Nelson 35Whelen reacted to Roosterlund's post in the thread Reloading can be dangerous and scary if you don't do it right with
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Seems like you know your stuff!!! Read about all the post on this thread. Maybe it was a fluke thing. Sometimes it just happens. Keep... -
Bob Nelson 35Whelen reacted to SaintPanzer's post in the thread Reloading can be dangerous and scary if you don't do it right with Like.
This particular rifle... I purchased it in Germany about two years ago. Cosmetically, it wasn't what I liked, in addition to blueing...
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Bob Nelson 35Whelen replied to the thread 25-06 Rem in Africa.@Frederik Sorry mate I thought it was a spelling mistake and you meant Speer. Those look like great premium projectiles similar to North...
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I hav e never hunted Africa . . .yet. But here in the USA I have had great luck with my 25 06 for WT deer, antelope, Mule deer. Mine is...
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N No longer in production, but the Remington Sendero was insanely accurate. The Weatherby Vanguard would be a good choice.
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Bob Nelson 35Whelen replied to the thread 25-06 Rem in Africa.@Jack Stevens Great shooters at a good price are the Stevens 200 ( if you can find one), CVA single shot, Howa 1500 or Weatherby vanguard
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Bob Nelson 35Whelen reacted to SaintPanzer's post in the thread Reloading can be dangerous and scary if you don't do it right with
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Yes, I pulled them yesterday. All the other rounds were "correct" (i.e. the weight I wrote on the side of the case was the same as the... -
Bob Nelson 35Whelen reacted to MS 9x56's post in the thread Reloading can be dangerous and scary if you don't do it right with Like.
My guess is one of 2 things, either the chamber neck of is smaller or the chamber has a shorter neck causing the bullet to be...
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Bob Nelson 35Whelen reacted to GuttormG's post in the thread Reloading can be dangerous and scary if you don't do it right with Like.
QL? It doesn't work-it is a simulation, and mostly a toy for playing while drinking coffee and thinking of stuff. N160 is well known for...
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Bob Nelson 35Whelen reacted to Frederik's post in the thread Reloading can be dangerous and scary if you don't do it right with Like.
I use N560 in my 6.5x55 with excellent results its not the 6.5x54 but still very close. I still think a small mistake was made where...
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Bob Nelson 35Whelen reacted to SaintPanzer's post in the thread Reloading can be dangerous and scary if you don't do it right with Like.
I spent a lot of time going back and forth between the two. I'll check my notes, but I think what it came down to was burn time...