So, this may be a bit of a gloat, but I don't mean it that way... just a discussion, the type that might be had over a jar at a local pub.

I thought of this as I reviewed a post about a year ago on the same subject. At the time, I had just bought a new Merkel K3, and was wondering if I should/could use it for Wapiti. Consensus was yes. The season here is open, and while there are very few in my area... I'm choosing this over the .30-06, at least this weekend. But I digress.

In the mean...

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Members, here are the components of a .500 Jeffery build:
1X Magnum heavy 24" inch barrel
1x Mauser 98 action ( receiver/bolt/magazine box/bottom metal)
1x American Black Wall Nut blank
Pacmyer recoil pad
V-express rear sight 50 meter , 100 meter and 150m flip up spring tension distance indicators
Buffalo Boss grip cap
Black Ivory forend
Alkenet root oil rifle stock finishing

This is my own component list....please take part in this discussion, WHAT WILL YOU WANT TO DO WITH SUCH A .500...

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I have a 9.3 X 75 R arriving shortly. Do we have any AH Members reloading for that caliber? If so, would you mind sharing your favorite loads either openly or via a PM?

Additionally, does anyone have dies and or brass they no longer need?

I'm underway with a project, and looking for a spot of help from the Lee Speed owners here.

I've got a somewhat pedestrian Boyd's SMLE stock set, that I'm looking to reshape along Lee Speed sporter lines.





The cheekpiece and monte carlo comb have been successfully amputated.



Wrist / grip still needs to go on a diet.

I'm now turning my mind to the forend.

I'd appreciate anyone who is able, to take and share the measurement (A) from your Lee...

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Forgive my ignorance, however I’m interested to know how the dg calibres have faired with transition from lead to copper.

Has that been driven locally (Africa) or is this a domestic (USA / specific states etc) driver that has effectively reduced use / availability of lead bullets?

What I’m intrested to understand is if copper will replace lead entirely for dg cartridges?
What, if any, are the trade offs? Has there been a calibre that has reduced in popularity/ efficiency when having to...

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