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I shoot either the Federal bulk [blue box with 525 rounds in a box] or the Winchester bulk [Grey box with 500 rounds in a box]. Those are the cheapest I can find in my neck of the woods, and the accuracy of each is comparable. I haven't tried others because I'm satisfied. If I'm "minute of...

My Model 5 is also made by Zastava in Serbia. Mine shoots great. Several hundred gophers can attest to that fact. Actually... they can't. They're dead! If they're within 100 yards, and the wind isn't too bad, they're DONE!

As far as I understand, it's not strictly a "velocity" issue. True, velocity is a significant component to the equation, but not the only factor. The "overbore" issue comes into play as well. For instance, a .257 Weatherby has a very large powder charge compared to the bullet diameter, so...

Thanks for the compliments. My Husky 30-06 has a fairly uncomfortable kick. That's because of the solid plastic butt-plate. It's totally hard and doesn't have any give to it whatsoever. The 640 rifle will be a bit heavier than my lightweight 1600, so that will help you somewhat, but it...

My 30-06 has a 21" bbl, but uses a thicker bbl contour than my Remington Mountain Rifles. So, a short barrel, but not pencil thin. Scoped, with the sling, but unloaded it weighs 7.5 lbs on my digital bathroom scale. I have a load worked up for it using 165 gr TSX's and it shoots right around...

The 1600/1640 were small ring mausers that cock on opening (as opoosed to the model 96 small ring mausers that cock on closing), have a smaller bolt release, and a side safety, but otherwise are very similar to a 98 action. The 640 action is a true large ring 98 mauser with the safety on the...

These are my Huskies My 30-06 in a 1600 lightweight And my .270 Standard 1600. I've scoped it since those pics were taken.

You mentioned a scoped rifle, and you mentioned small game. I think you need a CZ in 22 hornet. Classy gun, and a perfect cartridge for small game.

Jack Oconnor was a smart guy, great hunter, and certainly new the .270 inside and out for his era! He was limited to cup and core bullets for the most part. With the bullets we have now, you could use a 130 [Barnes, Swift, etc]. I would be happy with a 140gr Accubond. It will have the...

Get a 6.5x55, or a .264 Win Mag if you want more "zip". Or get a .280, or a 7 mag [or 7WSM] if you want more "zip" Try out another .30-06. They really are popular for good reason. Or get a 300 mag [I like the .308 Norma Mag] if you want more "zip" From the sounds of things, the .280...

What kind of target shooting are you doing? Do you want to get competitive or are you just punching paper for your own enjoyment? I tend to agree with some of the above posters in that a .308 will do you well. If you plan to punch a lot of paper, then get one with a med-heavy bbl. If you...

Here's the reputation on these: WORST GUNS ON THE MARKET! Whether or not that reputation is deserved is a matter of debate. I would never buy one, and I'd try to talk anyone I know out of buying one. Buy a Marlin XS7 in .243. Similar price for a much better rifle.

There have been reports of the Mossberg bolt falling apart and the shooters getting injured. I don't know much about it, but there's some rumors about it going around. Just for that I'd pick the Marlin. For not much more money [if any at all] the TC Venture has a detachable mag, and would be...

Same as water-man. 6.5x55 in T3 Hunter. Shot 5 deer with it in 2 seasons. Like it a lot.

First choice for me buying a .270 would be a Mod 70 Featherweight. If I could find a deal on a real pre-64, then great. That would be unlikely for me to find a deal I could actually afford. So next I'd find one made after 1993 or so. Make sure it has the real controlled round feed. If not...

I was just looking in the Nosler 6th edition Reloading Manual. It lists the fastest load for the 8mm-06 with a 200 gr bullet as 2628 fps [max load of IMR4350]. But it lists 3 loads for the 8X57 using the same weight bullet as EXCEEDING that velocity. The fastest for the 8X57 is 2698 fps! The...

Definately an interesting article. Seems like the SST isn't as frangible as the guy at Hornady made me believe. After all, the Hornady reloading manual lists the SST as suitable for heavy game. My only experience with them on a penetration experiment was shooting them through a railroad tie...

So, what I understand you to be saying is: You don't trust the 150 gr SST to bust through the bone. You limit your shots to ideal placement shots, and trust the accuracy you have to get those perfect shots placed right behind the shoulder. I'm down with that. Now that makes perfect sense, and...

Okay, okay, nobody needs to get all up in arms here. I'm just asking. The SST stands for 'Super Shock Tip'. It is constructed very much like the nosler ballistic tip, BUT it will hold a bit better since it has the cannelure. I'm not making this up, but this is what I was told when I phoned...

You use 150 gr SST on Elk? Really?