I am afraid this will be a disappointment. This is a 6 bore offered by Dixie Gun Works back around 1970. it had a full lenght stock with military like bands. I cut the stock down. I also converted it from flint lock to percussion. I dont know what load I used, but; the first shot knocked me off my feet and flat on my back. I guess at 150 pounds and 6 foot, I went over pretty easy. I gained a lot of body mass and find 200 grain loads with round balls reasonable. I think in the field probably 300 grains more effective at both ends. Pics from the 1971 catalog. The gun was sold without sights. I made up sights for it. I had not fired this in many decades. I took it out a few weeks ago to get re-acquainted. Dixie sold a round ball mold, which I got.
Edit: I think Gunner may have me mixed up with a seller/collector down in Conn.
Used to shoot groundhogs with my BRNO 602 in 375H&H using Hornady 220gr FP's at 2700fps.
I've done similar - BRNO 602 375H&H 220gn Speers on rabbits. Consistently blew them 20 feet into the air, followed by the laugther of two young idiots.
Originally Posted by mauserand9mm
Originally Posted by mauserand9mm
Originally Posted by Raspy
Whatever you said...everyone knows you are a lying jerk.
That's a bold assertion. Point out where you think I lied.
4 bore in action. The man shooting it is 5' 10" and weighed 175 lbs. 4 bore in action by Steve Zihn, on [bleep]
2 bore. 100_1426 by Steve Zihn, on [bleep] 100_1422 by Steve Zihn, on [bleep] 2 Bore muzzle by Steve Zihn, on [bleep] This one was taken during the build. That's my hand in the picture. If loaded to the same velocity the 2 bore will kick 4X (not 2X) harder then the 4 bore. Looking at the 1st picture you can see why no one does that.
LOL, I've seen that pic before and have always wondered if the kid recovered or did he hit the dirt, if my math is correct, a 2 Bore ball weighs 3500 grains?
CZ550 .458WM Zastava .357 H&H Zastava .375 Wby CZ550 Custom .458WM Winchester M70 .458WM Zastava .458WM Zastava .458WM
Below is a pic of my latest Zastava .458WM. lt's not very pretty but it's very practical
You'll probably never NEED a gun. In fact I hope you never do. BUT IF you do, you will probably need it worse than anything you've ever needed before in your life...
Well, let's see: a .500 NE Krieghoff double rifle, .500 Jeffery BRNO ZKK 602 action bolt gun, .505 Gibbs Granite Mountain action bolt gun, .505 SRE P14 Enfield action bolt gun, .450 Watts BRNO ZKK 602 action bolt gun, .450 C&W Magnum and .458 WM Krieghoff double rifles, .425 Westley Richards Model 70 Winchester Classic action bolt gun, .416 Rigby Oberndorf Magnum Mauser action bolt gun, .450/.400NE Farquharson single shot, .404 Jeffery Oberndorf Magnum Mauser action bolt gun and a .375 H&H Model 70 Winchester.
The one I've killed the most African dangerous game with, however, is this one, the .505 SRE, a cartridge I designed myself, using a .460 Weatherby case shortened to 2.500" and opened to accept the .505 projectile. 90 grains of IMR 4064 propels a 570 grain FMJ bullet at 2150 fps. It puts the elephant and rhinos down.
The .450 C&W Magnum is the one on the left, the .505 SRE in the middle and the .577 VSRE (which I no longer own) on the right. 750 grain bullet at 2050 fps.
You'll probably never NEED a gun. In fact I hope you never do. BUT IF you do, you will probably need it worse than anything you've ever needed before in your life...
I have owned several .416 rifles including a Model 70 and it was a great and practical rifle, but I am an absolute sucker for .458 caliber and the 300 - 600 grain bullets that handle 200- 6,000 pound mammals.
When truth is ignored, it does not change an untruth from remaining a lie.
I have owned several .416 rifles including a Model 70 and it was a great and practical rifle, but I am an absolute sucker for .458 caliber and the 300 - 600 grain bullets that handle 200- 6,000 pound mammals.
I’m with you. I’m a .458 caliber junkie - especially the Win Mag. I’ve owned several and none have disappointed performance wise. Given the right load I don’t think that people realise just how versatile it can really be...
You'll probably never NEED a gun. In fact I hope you never do. BUT IF you do, you will probably need it worse than anything you've ever needed before in your life...