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    125 grain 357 magnum load damage to revolver

    Don't believe everything you read. Although excessive chamber pressures damage firearms in the most spectacular way, and excessive heat from burning powder can damage cylinders and forcing cones, SAAMI-spec ammo is safe unless you have some issue with your firearm. Excessive chamber pressure...
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    Fate of the 300 RCM?

    The legend goes that Winchester punted on the planned .338 WSM and offered the .325 WSM instead because with the relatively low energy density powders available at the time they were unable to match the stated goal of .338 Win Mag velocities. With modern, high-energy powders, and no...
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    Fate of the 300 RCM?

    The Ruger M77 Hawkeye rifles manage to hold four .338 RCMs in the magazine without an issue. On the moose and whitetail taken with it, I’ve never came close to needing all of them.
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    375 Ruger with 18.5" barrel?

    Black Frog, if you're not interested, I am. I was looking for something short, and with open sights, and that looks like just the thing. Thanks, Donny [email protected]
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