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As far as I am aware the PPU 156gr are frequently shot out of MS rifles (though admittedly, as far as I can recall reading it is concerning the military rifles, but the magazine is the same so should hold true) so this may point to a feed issue with your rifle if they won't cycle properly at...

@rookhawk For just round nose bullets you should have ample choice for a good hunting bullet: Lapua Megas, Norma Alaska, Oryx, and Vulcan all in the neighbourhood. For factory cartridges, RWS T-Mantel is around in 6.5x54 in a 159gr, which I'd probably consider a better bullet than the Prvi 156...

An awful lot of exposed lead up top? Geco, S&B, and Woodleighs all seem to have that extra lead exposed (I'd also say Norma Alaska, but the Alaska doesn't have any cannelure on it). Echoing Wyatt, maybe factory second Woodleighs? Or maybe Nosler (both have that really 'tight' cannelure, from...

I was mistaken - it's actually C-17: The original Firearms Act. Kim Campbell and the PC's doing, and the first round of 'prohibition by name' and OICs in 1991. C-68 came later, with more of the same. And as far as the slippery slope argument, I'm afraid I don't buy into it: All political...

I feel like for about a ten year period I couldn't pick up a Sports Afield or a hunting magazine without being inudated with articles about .338 WM, and how it was the choice of Alaskan guides, etc, etc, etc... Seems to have waned in the last few years (or perhaps I'm just immune to it now)...

They're being a little selective with the facts of the matter: The OICs are just adding additional firearms to already existing legislation that has been in place in its current form since 1991, and the move is extraordinarily popular including a significant percentage of the population that...

Because the hunting regulations stipulate that you must have your PAL and provide it when requested if you're hunting with a firearm. In Ontario: If you are in possession of a gun for the purpose of hunting in Ontario, you are required to carry proof of your firearms accreditation under the...

Check the Lapua Naturalis as well: 250gr. https://www.lapua.com/bullets/naturalis/

Adding to that fun, there are a considerable number of factory sporterized Carcanos in 6.5x54MS here in Canada, available in various states of condition and typically with the double set triggers that are so frequently associated with the MS rifles.

I have read similar complaints of the old timers bemoaning that they can't get any guys in to put in ten days at moose and bear camp, and how other guys only come in for three or four days of the deer hunt. While I get some of the sentiment (who wants to spend all day on the phone at the hunt...

Thought I had caught you with my earlier comment, but was actually someone quoting you. Count me in as part of the crowd that thinks it is beneficial: Instead of fidgeting away for an hour when settling in, a quick nap. Everything around is likely going to be spooked by the sound of me...

I've often wondered if I shouldn't deliberately try to catch a power nap. Seems to work well for the Canada lynx: They stalk into an area and the various creatures of the forest squawk, call, and alert each other of its presence. So they do what cats do - curl up into a ball and catch some...

Welcome aboard Adam. And consider me impressed with taking the leap of faith that is international travel and a hunt in the midst of the pandemic and the precautions. Would you mind sharing some details about your rifle when you get a moment?

No offense taken! But thank you - appreciate the sentiment.

I'm not American. And am in a country where Democrats would be on the furthest right of the political parties. I fail to see what this has to do with African hunting, or why its not in the 'Politics' thread.

Seems like this isn't the appropriate forum or venue for such a thread.

.318 and a .425. I've only ever seen (even on the internet) rifles in the .318, and WR actually still makes new production rifles in .318 - I assume with a accordingly nausea inducing price tag.

@Aussie_Hunter @Bob Nelson 35Whelen Appreciate everyone who took the time to weigh in. The results that Aussie_Hunter posted triggered a memory, and so I went digging for files and I went back through one of my old PCs looking for the results of a massive 6.5 bullet test that was done years...

Opposite here in Canada: Norma bullets abound, but Woodleighs and Swift A Frames seem to be hard to come by. This is brilliant, thank you!

Sharp rifle. Please let us know how that 2x7 works out: I have a CG Mauser with a side mount that I'm trying to land on some glass for - was going to go with a vintage K4 but have been on the fence about a Burris 2-7 Fullfield.

The "relatively well trained and of the right mindset" is what is probably lacking in such an inquiry, hence my suggestion on pepper spray. Kind of like someone asked what is a nice starter car for their young son and people are coming out of the woodwork suggesting a widow-maker Jeep with the...

Never have had access to Woodleigh ammunition, but contemplating some entry level reloading and Woodleigh bullets would be an option. Am I correct in thinking that the Woodleigh bonded and the Norma Oryx basically in the same category and could be viewed as interchangeable? Or am I missing...

Considering that you're statistically far more likely to accidentally injure yourself or another member of your family, and similarly even more likely to have it used in a deliberate self harm incident instead of against an intruder; I would say pepper spray would be a prudent choice for someone...

Not meaning to bring the thread back from the dead, but ended up here looking for comments on the Lapua Naturalis (the search function had a hit here), and have been reading through the 8 pages because although it's focused on the TSX, it also touches on monollithic bullets in general. Have a...

They're about the "standard" by which a hunting bullet is measured, as far as I'm concerned, and more than adequate. You can do worse, and you can do better. I generally buy CoreLokt where I can, and Norma where I have to. Premium bullets certainly exist and may have their uses and staunch...

I'm curious: What is the hardness (BHN) of the Norma solids? I haven't been able to find anything online about the hardness of solid bullets, Norma or otherwise. Thanks

I would advise all potential buyers to ask for pictures from the sellers, specifically of the muzzle: The various double rifle aficionados on another forum have noted some serious quality issues with Sabatti rifles as of late, and in an effort to safe time regulating these rifles, Sabatti took...

I'm a pretty big fan of mine!

ENTER ME Thanks!