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Ruger RSM

How did they log this rifle into their inventory per ATF regs…..and how could they sell it?

Great advice, Franco. No, I haven’t added weight to my other action proving rounds and these .450/.400s should be ok empty as well. My goal is to develop a rapid and simple rechambering technique with this #1 which will probably mimic the one you described. Thank you for the most generous...

Thanks BGHNTR416…looks like my dilemma is getting solved but your offer is much appreciated!

I am using the Hornady 400g DGS & DGX.

I would be interested, if you ever find yourself drowning in the drudges of despair & needing purpose in life to regain your sense of fulfillment knowing that Papa72 would be eternally grateful & bestow upon you unimaginable wealth.

….for a fee, of course! Didn’t make that part clear.

I reload for every caliber I own, but so far just can’t justify the expense of tooling up for this Ruger #1 .450/.400 3” NE. I haven’t had any luck locating Snap Caps or custom dummies online (NECG caps are not full length) and want to practice my reloading technique. So, if you do reload for...

If the .338WM and the Taylor share identical dimensions then could just have that barrel rebored to .416. May not be a cheaper option ‘tho.

No, because the .416 Ruger cartridge is dimensionally larger in every aspect than the Taylor. The Taylor’s belt happens to be the same diameter as the Ruger’s case at the head so it’s an easy reaming job to enlarge the chamber, just can’t go the other way.

I encountered this same issue with my new Hornady .416 Ruger brass. I recently rechambered a .416 Taylor to .416 Ruger and it headspaced fine, chambered the dummy rounds I purchased off Ebay fine, and even chambered the Buffalo Bore 400gr TSX rounds without a hitch. However, the bolt would not...

WIFE: “How many guns do you need?” ME: Dunno? How many are there?”

Shoutout to wyattcm95 for my recent 9.3x62 purchase. Rifle was packaged well and shipped quickly. Very easy transaction!

Great transaction with thoma018. Great communication and fast payment!

I’ll take the 9.3 x 62. PM sent