Home Forums Reloading Big Game Rifles Anbody hear shoot big stuff?

I forgot, do Moose count as big stuff.<P>------------------<BR>Allen

I shoot several 45/70 with hot handloads.

Shot a neighbors tractor tire once, when I was young, foolish, and forgot to remember whats behind the target. Oops.

Napoleon 12 pounder uses 2.5 pounds of powder and 12 pound solid shot. Does that qualify as big enough? It is classified as a gun howitzer.<BR>BCR<P>------------------<BR>A 45 BEATS 4 ACES EVERYTIME<p>[This message has been edited by Boggy Creek Ranger (edited February 17, 2001).]

I shoot a 378 WBY MAG. It use to be a stock MK V. Now it wears a Pac-nor ultra match barrel. Bluprinted action, both action and barrel cryoed. Bedded by McMillan in their stock. Have not shot it yet. Waiting for the muzzle break to arrive. Does that count?<P>------------------<BR>If guns are outlawed...only outlaws will have guns!<p>[This message has been edited by POP (edited February 20, 2001).]

I have several 45/70's including a Ruger #1. At 7lbs. it sure feels like a big bore when shooting sturdy handloads.<P>------------------<BR>Phil Life Member SCI&NRA

I have a 45/70 in a Ruger#1, a 45/70 trap door, A 1895 Marlin 45/70 and a T/C contender in 45/70, so if that is not enough I also have a 458 Winchester in a model 70. And not to be out done by modern rifles I have a 50/110 Remington Rolling block and a 12.7x44 Remington Roller. That ought to do it for the big bore club you think?<P>Bullwnkl.

Wow Boggy!<P>How many hogs can you take out with one shot ? I shoot a BSA 458 Win Mag. badger.<P>------------------<BR>Keep the traditions alive, take your child hunting.....

I shoot a .416 Rigby and .500 Nitro Express 3 1/4" in Ruger #1's, a FA .454 Casull, and a 45-70 Contender. Nothing like burning over 100 grains at a time, I like to say. :-)

I shoot a few that will make the list as big stuff-<BR>Ruger #1 416 Rigby<BR>Ruger #1 45/70<BR>Custom 98 458 X 2"<BR>Jeffery 404<BR>Sako 9.3 X 68

Hey Paul,I am down to a 45-70 and a 404 Jefferey for my "big stuff" right now. Didn't know you sold the Lott, tell your friend I have some unstamped, full length brass from Huntington's I'll trade for some 222 remington magnum brass (new).( BW sent you the brass I sent him last year?)<BR>RevJKnightcs.com<BR>Jim

<BR> I like big bore tho currently only my .450 Marlin Guide Gun qualify's. I have both eye's open for my Africa Buff rifle, but , being lefty makes finding something I want a bit more difficult. I m leaning toward a .416.<P> I took that guide gun our for the first time and couldnt believe how well it printed at 100 yrds with its factory sights. It was "way to the right" but the group was great, this with the factory Hornady 350's. I want to start reloading for it.<P> I really get a kick out of black powder big bores. We have some guy's at my range that are really into it, both case & caseless. I have a 58 cal smokepole that really throws a hunk of lead.<P> I love reading stories about "Big Bore encounters" with dangerous game. Big Bore's are just plain fun........10

Jim,<P>Yeah, I'm now sans big bore. I sold it to Joel S, so I still get to shoot it now and then. I also need to bug John Ricks about the 500 Jeffrey, so I'll have something big to play with. <P>I did pick up a few ruger #1 take offs in 458 win mag, so will be possibly making another 458 lott, or maybe a 450 Rigby, or maybe one of each. My funding and motivation for such projects is limited at the moment, but I'm sure when I get the 500, it'll be re-kindled. I picked up a 450 gr LBT LFN mold, so will be shooting lots of lead through it, I need to pick up a 350 gr mold for plinker loads.<P>I'll see if Joel is interested in the brass, as I recall I gave him 60 cases, so he should be set for awhile.

hey paul. I am still recovering from my neck surgery. I finally got my 404 shooting right with iron sights, but it hurt my neck so bad, I put it in the very back of the gun safe! ha. I like it, it feels more like a heavy loaded 375 than any 458, but still is a handful. I'm in no hurry with the brass. I have, as I recall, around 39 pieces. It's unstamped, so good for wildcat rounds. Good to hear from you. Jim