Seems everyone recommends them for Cape buffalo. Where can they be found? are they still made?

Working up loads for my 450 Rigby, there have been a few obstacles. I have Norma, Hornady and Bertram cases, Barnes 450 and 500gn X, Swift 500gn A-Frames, at least 5 appropriate powders and good data.

Should have been easy right? Well if I remembered a few of the basics it might have been, especially after several batches with starting loads and working up.

I set up my press with the RCBS sizing die and start sizing a few Norma cases. Thinking I had plenty of Hornady lube both inside the...

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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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A couple of posts from @David jr caught my attention a couple of weeks ago, from "What Did you Load Today" thread. Shortly thereafter I asked David if he would be interested in a separate discussion concerning the topic of Cast Lead vs Monolithic Solids for heavy duty use. I believe it is a topic worthy of its own thread, and this keeps us from cluttering up other threads with the discussion. David agreed that he would be interested, so here we are. Unfortunately it took me a...

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I'm planning a small utility knife instead of a trademark hunting knife that I see many of you carry when out hunting. Just want to go light and my philosophy is to carry as less of a load specially around the waist as possible. Already feeling the weight of my 12 pound double on long walks. Am I missing something, please educate me..