Recent content by Boone66

Different cartridge, I know it says only 2mm difference, but the 74 case is wider and has a slight bottle neck.

Thanks for that information

I'm surprised no one mentioned the Remington 40X

Well dang, I happen to have a 50 BMG barrel hanging out next to a No1 action...now, you guys got me thinking again...I like rimmed shells on single shots, a 50-120 suped up..hmmm

Isn't the encore rated at 60,000psi? I believe it's stronger then most doubles. Off the top of my head, I can't think of a cartridge that can't be shot on it.

yes, a lot more.

I love Bear hunting, always wanted a euro bear, but just cant swing it. I do have a interior Alaskan griz, estemated by fish and game at around 650ls, and several black bears, biggist from a couple years ago at around 450-500lbs. some day ill get over their and thump one.

im not saying they are unreliable, just the rugers no1 and no3 and bolt guns can take a higher pressure is all, so put them a step above the lever guns and several steps from a trap door, is all.

The problem with the 45-70 is their are three power levels to it, black powder pressure, lever guns and ruger No1 and a few bolt actions. The latter sto ger actions with a 450 to 500gr bullet put it on the heels of a 458 win. Still not a stopping rifle though. I own both the 45-70 ruger in a no3...

I had a 300 wby that gave me fits, took the barrel off, it's still on my bench, with me trying to decide what I want to make it into.

I think some people are getting stopping rifles and killing rifles mixed up. Is a 45-70 a stopping rifle on bears, yes..is it a stopping rifle on cape Buffalo, no, or I wouldn't use it as such, just like a 9.3x74R is a stopping rifle on bears, but not cape Buffalo...both will kill them though...

if his was like mine, saw some elk, missed a easy shot, then contemplated why i like late season Muzzle loader season.

what are your thoughts on the 9.3x74R?

Works in mice and rats, as.long as your close. A pellet gun kills a lot better then that shot.

I'll measure one of.mine when I get.out to the shop. They are.very similar cartridges, but the MS is a lower pressure.