Recent content by navaide

ArmedBear, No, but I wish I did. I live just west of Roswell, NM. I can see the Capitans, & Sierra Blanca mountains from where I shoot. My goal is to some day live in Idaho. Navaide

Went out to the back forty for some target shooting today! The weather was good. Sunny, light wind, temp 66 degrees. After going through the cattle guard and gate, I prceeded another two miles on unimproved road. The cattle were around the watering holes, so I figured they wouldn't be a...

Thanks RC, I checked the link and see your point. I didn't realize that the value has gone up that much! Navaide

Wow! No input. Does this mean I need to trade the Beretta in for a SpringField M1a? I wish I could have seen this fifteen years ago when my eyes were still good. Navaid

I am considering putting a scope on my BM-59. I found a M1\ M14 steel scope mount for sale at sportsmansguide. Will it fit my receiver? Can it be drilled and tapped without causing a safety problem? Seems like if it could be done, I would have heard about the modification. Is there any links...

My FNH .308 with crome lined barrel settled in at about 180 rounds. I hand load too, but I have shot a .368 five round group at 100yds. The factory test target was 1.650 at 200yds. They were using Black Hills ammo. I use federal cases loaded with Blc2 and Sierra 168gr. match bullet. I...

Looking for a decent Tactical Scope for my H&R340 in .06. I have been checking out the 4200 Elite 6X24X40 with milDot reticle on the Bushnell web page. Looking at around $756.00 for their product. The question is. Is it a good buy for the money? Navaide.

Recoil? I can't speak for everyone, but the next time I have a fine looking animal in my sights, I know that when I squeeze off a round, the recoil will not be in the equation. Recoil only applies to people that are fixated on it. When target shooting my .338/378 mag., I concentrate on the...

Anyone use the Competitive Edge Dynamics CED M2 Cronograph? All the electronics seem to be on the bench and not down range. Replacement skyscreens are $21.95. The question is, do I want to spend $199.00 for it? Anyone out there think it's worth the extra money? navaide

I have noticed that it smokes the inside of my .338/378s also. If it is a clean burner, why are my cases blackned? I have been working on a accurate charge volume with trail boss. It was sugested that I change from a mag primer to a standard one. If that doesn't work, I may try H4895. The...

I have a 30.06 Mod 340. Its a decent rifle, but I also have a Win model 70 in 300WSM. Sooo, I would go for a Winchester Model 70 Extreme weather SS in 300WSM. Its short action receiver and, holding those pregant .308s, is something to behold! Not a bad shooter either. I shoot steel with it...

Trail Boss in rifle handloads using cast bullets with gas check: I started loading my 338/378 Weatherby cases with 85% volume Trail Boss, and a .338 cal 200gr. gas checked bullet. The powder weight works out at 31.5 grains. This combo is a hoot to shoot!

I have loaded ammo in various calibers for my friends. I load by the book. I have never had any complaints either. I would be hesitant to try hand loads from a complete stranger though. I have given some 30.06 loaded with 150 grain flat point gas checked lead bullets to a friend to try. He...

I'm going to try TB in my .338/378, pushing a 180 gr. GCFP. Going to start at 75% volume. I,ll be watching the chrony though. I didn't know it was a fast burner! navaide.

You might want to scroll down to the thread: I'm coming around on open carry, by ezypikns. navaide