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Holmes
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Greetings from the new kid...
      #5319 - 01/12/03 04:29 PM

Hello all,

Just found this site courtesy of a post over at AR.

Haven't been to Africa but I sure do enjoy big bore rifles. My all-around hunting arm is a pre-64 375 H&H nestled in a McMillan with Talley nuts 'n bolts keeping the Zeiss in place. This rifle keeps the freezer stocked.

My big fun gun is a #1 re-barreled to 500NE 3". Weighs in at 9.75# with a 27" Shilen barrel. Balances nice in my long arms and is quite manageable. This rifle is exceptionally effective on Wyoming jackrabbits

I look forward to learning a thing or two here and perhaps I may be able to contribute occasionally.

Regards to all.

Holmes

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Re: Greetings from the new kid... [Re: Holmes]
      #5320 - 01/12/03 05:19 PM

Holmes

Welcome and feel free to pitch in.

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Re: Greetings from the new kid... [Re: mickey]
      #5324 - 01/12/03 10:28 PM

Holmes

Second that welcome. Your No.1 sounds like a serious piece.


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Re: Greetings from the new kid... [Re: Holmes]
      #5327 - 01/12/03 11:00 PM

Welcome to Nitroexpress forums .

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Re: Greetings from the new kid... [Re: Holmes]
      #5334 - 02/12/03 01:56 AM

You'll find about 200 years of combined experience here, and you can, most likely, add to that! Welcome!

Who did your Ruger No1 500NE 3"?

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Re: Greetings from the new kid... [Re: DUGABOY1]
      #5336 - 02/12/03 02:03 AM

You'll find about 200 years of combined experience here, and you can, most likely, add to that! Welcome!

Geez Mac, you must be like a hundred and fifty eh?

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Re: Greetings from the new kid... [Re: Holmes]
      #5337 - 02/12/03 02:29 AM

Hello Holmes,
Your big bore sounds like a piece of art.Welcome to the forum,hope you have hours of enjoyment.

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Re: Greetings from the new kid... [Re: iqbal]
      #5342 - 02/12/03 07:05 AM

27 inches eh? sure you aint John`s cousin? lol

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Re: Greetings from the new kid... [Re: mickey]
      #5347 - 02/12/03 10:29 AM

Well, Mick, let's just say I was in Texas to watch the Davis Mountains being installed!

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Re: Greetings from the new kid... [Re: Holmes]
      #5349 - 02/12/03 02:07 PM

What is your favorite load for the .375?

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Holmes
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Re: Greetings from the new kid... [Re: rimshot]
      #5352 - 02/12/03 04:33 PM

Hello gentlemen,

Thank you for the welcome.

Mac; My rifle was done by SSK and I'm really pleased with the final product. I originally wanted to do a 577NE or the 600JDJ, but the logistics weren't realistic. I wanted to go sans muzzle break, maintain good field carry weight, and retain the Ruger appearance. Feeding one of the giants was also an issue. I'm glad I went with the 500 as it's been more fun than I can describe.

Gryphon; John was a cousin who was sadly afflicted with the less impressive genetics of our family....

Rimshot; I've been playing with 375s for quite some time and I shoot mine a lot. Here are a few loads that have been favourites for various disciplines:

72.0/RL15...Sierra 250 SPBT or Nosler 260 Partition
Great for varmints & medium game

80.0/RL19...Sierra 300 SPBT
Excellent long range performance

77.0/IMR4350...Sierra 300 SPBT
Another great all around load

67.0/IMR4064...Nosler 300 Partition
My big game load

I'll try to mooch a digital camera next weekend and shoot a couple of pictures of the 375 and the 500.

Anybody do any paper patching for their big bores?

Take care.

Holmes

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