Hello friends.
I want to buy a barrel for R8 in .416
Does anyone have this caliber in R8 and what ammo do they use most often for big game. I'm also interested for Blaser red dot with integrated sadle mount and how satisfied they are? THANK YOU

In a recent thread by #Pheroze the subject of electrolyte powders had come up. I copied my comment from that thread here. Electrolyte powders are a MUST for every hunt for me!

>>I take electrolytes most of the summer, because I got close to heat stoke once and seem to be heat sensitive now. As far as Electrolyte powders. My own research has found LMNT has a lot of sodium, Liquid IV lots of sugar. Force Factor Rapid Hydration (Walmart) OK but not always available...

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425 Westley Richards reloading package for sale, set of old RCBS dies, no shellholder, 20 formed BELL cases and 50 Woodleigh SN and 48 FMJ bullets. $700 shipped conus

Been a member here for awhile. Life is busy so just getting around to posting an intro.

Spend my hunting time pursing deer, moose, elk and lots of small game, gearing up for the spring snow goose hunt at the moment.

Always up for something new so have learned a lot by reading through these forums for a future African trip. That's likely a few years out (again life is busy) but I like to prepare.

On that note here's a pic of some of my tools:

1. Blaser R8 Safari with steel receiver...

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I have a Ruger 1 in 450/40-3"NE. I have worked up loads with RL15 and Barnes 300 TSX bullet. I have not chronographed these load-yet, but 100 yard accuracy is under one inch.

I have taken one medium size Canada black bear with this combination. Side by side full penetration, including passing through one rib and heart. Entrance wound was large enough to bleed. Exit wound was much larger and drained lots of blood. Bear ran straight ahead and dropped in 20 yards.

But Black bear is a...

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