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    6.5x55 140 amax loads

    Re: 6.5x55 140 amax loads 140 Amax is what I am using. For primers I have rem.lr and fed. gm210m., lapua brass, 24" brux 1-8 twist. I have tried h4831sc and RL22 with 210m primers. Most shot 1moa or a little better at 100yds. I am going to load some up a little hotter and see what it will do...
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    6.5x55 140 amax loads

    Hey, guys I did a seach and have not found much for the 6.5x55. I am working up some loads for my new rifle and would like to know what you guys have had for success. I know their are a few 6.5x55 shooters out there. I have reloader22, H1000, h4831sc.thanks
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    Rifle Scopes Field Test: SS 5-20 HD vs. Vortex Razor HD 5-20

    Re: Field Test: SS 5-20 HD vs. Vortex Razor HD 5-20 Thanks jrob300, I too have a Razor and ordered the SS5-20 because I didn't have the money for another Razor and tought I would try this out sounds like I won't be disappointed with my purchase.
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    Hunting & Fishing Shot my first bear

    Re: Shot my first bear STNOSU, I was using a foxpro, mule deer fawn distress and the non-moving decoy in the photo can not remember the brand right now. It was on a old skidder trail. I just moved form Monmouth Oregon in january lived their for 19 years. Find some fresh sign and set up and...
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    .375 Cheytac. Now I've done it!

    Re: .375 Cheytac. Now I've done it! I just got a rifle from Robert not that big or nice but he did a great job have not got to shoot it but fit and finish is nice. I would go with a scope with more elevation so you can use it for target practice at longer range the PST only has 21 mils.
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    Rifle Scopes Broken side focus on super sniper

    Re: Broken side focus on super sniper I have had one for years it has been on 17 hmr to a 300 win. mag. with 1000's of rounds and have never had a problem with the side focus. they are good scopes for the money. I am sure Swfa will work with you. Good luck
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    Rifle Scopes Vortex Razor HD 5-20x50

    Re: Vortex Razor HD 5-20x50 I have had one for about 10 months it has been on my savage 300 win. mag for 6 months. I love it the only problem I have had is the eyebox at high power which has been mentioned before. I have yet to send it in for the upgrade from what I have read that should fix...
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    Rifle Scopes SnipersHide/SWFA SS HD 5-20x50 GroupBuy

    Re: SnipersHide/SWFA SS HD 5-20x50 GroupBuy Lowlight and SWFA a Big Thank You for doing this!!! I am at the end of the list I am sure, but it will get here when it gets here. My rifle won't be here untill the end of the week and I have some work to do to it when I get it. If it takes a month...
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    Rifle Scopes SnipersHide/SWFA SS HD 5-20x50 GroupBuy

    Re: SnipersHide/SWFA SS HD 5-20x50 GroupBuy I just order one I can't to get it, had to wait and find out how much my rifle was going to cost before I ordered one I had just enough $ to get the scope and rings.
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    Advanced Marksmanship 12Ga. Saiga with drum mag accuracy?

    Re: 12Ga. Saiga with drum mag accuracy? I have a Tromix S17 the 8" barrel model with fedral low recoil buckshot or speer lawman buckshot it groups 8" sometimes a little smaller at 25 yards for a entry gun, home defence that is great. Also it is fun to shot clays with it you have to get them...
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    Hunting & Fishing Shot my first bear

    Re: Shot my first bear Yes 260r I was calling bear. Not that I wouldn't have shot a mt.lion too.
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    Youth Single Shot .22 Suggestions?

    Re: Youth Single Shot .22 Suggestions? You did not say how old he is the cricket is only 2.5 lb. or so the savage is a 3.5lb. and the cz 4+ lb. that might be some thing to think about depending on how big he is.
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    Youth Single Shot .22 Suggestions?

    Re: Youth Single Shot .22 Suggestions? The CZ is a nice a nice gun I went with the Savage Cub and painted them for my niece and nephew they seem nice for the money I didn't get the thumbhole stock model as I was not able to see the peep sight with the high cheekweld. Here is a pic.
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    6.5X55 or 30.06 Ackley Improved?

    Re: 6.5X55 or 30.06 Ackley Improved? I had to make the same decision and went 6.5x55, it's a little cheaper to load for and has great ballistics. I shoot a 300mag and wanted less recoil so I can shoot more.
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    Hunting & Fishing Shot my first bear

    Re: Shot my first bear Thanks PGS we cut the tracks of two lions and tried to call in one, the other one was a couple of days old so we didn't make a set on it. I have a new rifle comming soon from RWS and I think I am going to order one of your slings to try out. I forgot to mention there...
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    Hunting & Fishing Black Bear...Lapua'ed..

    Re: Black Bear...Lapua'ed.. Nice bear I need to take lessons on field photos from you.
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    Hunting & Fishing Shot my first bear

    Re: Shot my first bear I should have moved the bear out of the hole it was in to a log or stump to take the picture but I didn't think of that untill later.
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    Hunting & Fishing Shot my first bear

    Re: Shot my first bear
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    Hunting & Fishing Shot my first bear

    Re: Shot my first bear It was in Oregon. I was calling for 8-10 minutes when she came running in only about 75 yards of the skidder trail was visible. The call was 28.5 yards in front of me and she stopped and stood up about 5feet from the call then ran right up on the decoy and call that is...
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    Hunting & Fishing Shot my first bear

    I shot my first bear this weekend called it in and shot it at an extremly long range of 28.5 yards with a 7mm Rem. mag with my dad. It was a sow aged somewhere between 10-15 years old and about 175lb. It come in so fast it was on my call in less than 30 seconds after she come into view. I had...