Recent content by jims

Very nice

Here many deer are brought in unskinned to the meat processor and that way for awhile. One had over 1200 for the season. Ohio/IN

Fine looking firearm.

I am 74, have been reloading centerfire and shotgun for over 60 years. In fact my first centerfire rifle was a wildcat then so I had to reload. Still have that rifle.

Think about all the money you saved by reloading vs. factory ammo.

I was able to find some Hornady 165 grain flex tips. No soot and shot right at 1 inch at 100 yards so satisfied.

Thanks for the quick reply. That is the brand that I had the soot on also. I think I am going to stick with the Hornady brand that does not do that.

Blackhawk, do you know what brand(s) they were?

Thanks for the replies. I had read the above before. Interesting. The Win bullets measured .354. The Hornadys I shot measured .355. I have handloaded starting 58 years ago when I was 14. I may go that route eventually but wanted to see what the factory ammo would do first and...

For those shooting the .350 Legend I am curious what manufacturer brand and weight have you found most accurate in deer loads? I understand different rifles can like different loads but seeing if there is any consensus.

Just to answer the question of the rifle. It is a new Thompson Center Venture II bolt action. For a factory trigger it is pretty good. One of the reasons I bought it over other brands.

I have only 2 brands of cartridges here locally for my .350 Legend. The 180 grain Power Point Wins shoot slightly better than my Hornady (non flex tip). The Wins however leave soot and carbon streaks on the case nearly to the base. The Hornadys are clean. The Win bullets are .354...

Any thoughts on what a Ruger No. 1 in 45-70 Govt is worth? It is the Lyman scope model commemorating 100 years of Lyman 1878-1978. Fine wood and engraving. The long Lyman scope has some wear marks. It has a serial no. of L-018. On the scope is says 1878 Lyman Centennial 1978...

Thanks for the photos.

Good viewing.