Anybody have experience with both these cartridges? I had decided to convert my Savage 30-06 into a 25-06, I have another 30 and don't need 2, but looking for a barrel yesterday I found that I can also convert it to 257Wby. I've wanted a 256 for several years just don't want to pay Mark V prices and this would be a cheap way into it especially if I find that i don't use it much. So those is your that have had both what REAL WORLD pros and cons have you found other than ammo cost. I can...

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I have hunted South Africa seven times, and I've hunted at a number of different safari concessions and locations over the years in multiple provinces. Almost without fail, the concessions furnish soap/shampoos that are VERY heavily scented with perfume, as if we are going to a pub and not into the bush to hunt game. Also, the laundry detergent used on our hunting clothes has also been heavily perfumed. I am strictly a bowhunter, so perhaps I'm more sensitive to scent control than are...

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I did a search on AH for Norma Oryx performance .30-06 Sprg .200Grn , but nothing popped up.....
Anyone know of a post/thread ? or have real world experience? with that ammo option?

Good afternoon everyone,

I want to reload my once fired Norma brass with Cutting Edge Solids.

I have a Winchester Model 70 Safari Express in 416 Rem Mag. I’ve heard reports of CEB Safari Solids not feeding well in the Win Model 70’s due to their flat face.

Is this a consistent problem? Anyone experienced this in real practice?

It’s an easy fix if it’s an actual issue, but I’d rather know before I purchase a bunch of bullets and then have to modify my magazine/feed rank before...

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