Recent content by JMM

I agree and have some experience/experimenting with Barnes bullets. I believe Barnes need speed to expand and a lot of it. I shoot the 110 grain TTSX out of my '06 at 3500 fps. I have shot a couple hundred whitetails and cow elk with this and it works great. I am pretty sure they are...

I did a bullet test several years ago and shot a lot of wildes. The 180 grain Scirocco was the best killer out of 8 bullets tested. I would shoot 5 with each bullet, record the results and then start over.

I have culled a lot of animals in Africa with the 30-06. Last trip was to Namibia during a terrible drought. Average shots were 250-350 yards due to barren ground. Shot a lot of zebra, gemsbok, wildes on that trip. All with 180 grain pills. Sierra Pro Hunters and Swift Sciroccos are very...

I have shot a lot of zebras, wildes, gemsbok, etc... as part of culling programs. I use 180 grain Swift Scirocco, A-frames and Sierra Pro Hunters. I use H4350 with all bullets. About 1 grain less for the Swifts to achieve same velocity. All running 2825-2850 fps out of 24" Pacnor barrel...

Not much to add to this discussion. I shoot a lot of cull deer and elk here in Texas. Typically donating the meat to disadvantaged groups. The last thing I need to do is track animals. About 10 years ago, I started loading 110 grain TTSX in my 30-06. 24" Pacnor barrel, 1/10 twist. At 3550...

I have used lots of powders over the years. Tried many combinations for the 30/06. For temp stability, accuracy and ease of use, H4350 is my go to powder. It works great with 150, 168, 180, 200 grain pills.

Just now seeing this. I have owned the brand for over 30 years. In the 80's and 90's, I could buy the traditional stainless/gold for $1500 to $2000. I bought and wore used Presidents for $5000. They were much less expensive in those days and used hollow bracelets and less robust cases. In...

Live in the NF south of where the wolves were released. We have our grown children, relatives and guests here throughout the year hiking. We have a lot of mountain lions, black bears, elk and moose. All run away as soon as contact is made. Anyone hiking in Colorado is much more likely to get...

Breckenridge.

I live in Austin also. We spend 1/2 the year in Colorado and the other 1/2 in Barton Creek. Wrapping up our summer stay in Colorado and will be back in Austin by the 1st of October. Let's get together then. We stay at the Arts Club in Mayfair when we go. Very small, boutique hotel with a...

I went thru this same process and chose a left hand GMA action, Pacnor barrel, exhibition grade Turkish walnut, express sights, Smithson rings with quick release, etc... I had Todd Ramirez build mine. He was fairly close to me and I was able to go out several times for fittings, final adjustments.

Todd Ramirez left hand 30-06. Culled 250+ plains game and a couple hundred whitetails.

Ok, time to revive this offering. It is a great rifle. Why hasn't it sold? A combination of things I think. I listed it during a robust flu season that was going around the world. No one was traveling or thinking about going to Africa. So maybe a bad time to list. Also, a very limited...

Son? I do have a Frederick Beesley .416 that has been on the forum a couple of years. I will make you a deal on it.