Or one that doesn’t shoot superbly. So I roll with a Heym.

Working on some loads for the next trip to Africa in Oct...416 Rem and 22 Hornet with 45 grain X bullets...hope I can handle the wicked little Hornet!

The USA has labelled both Canada and the EU as threats to their "National Security" in order to justify new duties declared by their military Commander-in-Chief on the international trade of steel and aluminum. So I suggest that USA made products such as firearms and ammunition should be sold exclusively within the USA so Canada and Europe can help our esteemed neighbour defend themselves and improve their national security. Sadly, I have come to the conclusion that Canadians and Europeans...

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Hi all, I started thinking about some powders being more accurate than others. So wenall know that one powder is often more accurate than another and this varies from rifle to rifle. What is good in one rifle may be bad in another. Are there any noticeable trends in accuracy ? I mean, you can have several suitable powders that are around 100 % case fill, you do a ladder in each, find your accuracy node etc but 1 will usually shoot better. Is it the fastest powder or most velocity...

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I've always wondered why the .375 cal minimum requirement applied to Cape Buffalo in the same way it does to the larger dangerous game ie Hippo, Rhino and Elephant.

Now, I have never hunted Africa and have no direct experience with these game species. I know that Cape Buffalo are known for their toughness, their "meanness" and I've seen videos where they soak up a LOT of lead.

But from an anatomical perspective they are a ~1,600lb Buffalo vs a 3,000lb+ Hippo, 5,000lbs+ Rhino or a...

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