Jim, in my opinion Colt and Winchester did there thing in there part of the game and did it very well. But I see where you're coming from thinking from today's market.
Now that you covered this cartridge,how about doing an episode on its big brother,the 358 STA. Also,Id just like to state that there are a group of people out there,like myself,who are turning back to more obscure cartridges that absolutely worked back when and still will.In my experiences and my style of hunting,I rarely shoot over 300 yards,and I get it,there are situations where shots can be longer,but I'm not into seeing how far I can shoot an animal,just the opposite,I want to see how close I can get. Therefore,I want to find and buy a 318 WR,I still love the 30/06,Id like to try the 9.3x62 and 64,and I'd like to try a 404 Jeffries.I also like the 257 Roberts,25/06,7mm-08,and many other older classic cartridges.Lets not also forget the 338/06,and the 35 Whelen.There are so many great cartridges out there that are becoming oddities because of all the hype for these new cartridges.Im not saying the new ones are bad,there are a couple Id like to try,but there's no need to throw away a lot of the old classics,they are classics because they worked.
I consider it a do everything as a last resort round. Deer rifle? You could. Pocket carry edc? You could. Hit stuff past 200 yards accurately? It can. Go on a hike and carry 1000rnds of it? It wouldn't be a problem. Stockpile at a reasonable price? It's a good option. It costs more than .22lr, but also does a lot more.
Wow! Another great propaganda video on the 7prc! It’s entertaining to watch these “young gun experts “! A little history lesson from an old hunter/shooter. The purpose of the belt was for accurate head spacing with the parent cartridge, .375h&h, which had little to no shoulder, and therefore needed the belt. As many years ago there was a very limited choice in different rifle chamberings as compared to today, many serious reloaders would design wildcat cartridges based upon other popular cartridges of that day, which is what Winchester did when they came out with the Winchester Magnum chamberings based on a shortened .375h&h case, resulting in the.264, .300, .338 calibers. They retained the belt design even though it was no longer needed, as you still would be able to take .375 brass, and trim and resize to whatever. The belt can become an issue , and “hang up”, if there is too much freeplay in the magazine, that is the magazine is excessively longer than the cartridge OAL, where one belt catches on the other. The 300 RUM is an exceptional cartridge, in that it is very efficient in maximizing powder capacity for the cartridge OAL. And because of this, the 7prc will never be able to match the maximum performance of the 300 rum. The most efficient cartridge design is a straight walled cartridge such as a 22lr, or 45-70. Any bottle neck reduces the efficiency to some degree, the more bottle neck and length of cartridge does effect efficiency if you want to get technical. The 7prc is a great cartridge, but replacement for the 300 rum it is not. The only problem I see with the 7prc is the need for a standard length action, which limits which firearms, mainly bolt action, that can be chambered in it. A more efficient cartridge than the 7prc would be the 6.8 western, which matches the performance of the 7prc, but also enables the use of short action bolts, and many semiautomatics as well.
Apeture controlls light diffusion through the openning. Smaller diameter = fewer light rays spread out more = a more fuzzy image. The rear peep is also out of focus being to close to your eye so you concentrate on your front sight while the rear blocks out everything and you level and place the target. For reference search Pin Hole photography.
Remy's favourite is Spotter is also supplied by Remy's favourite sponsor. Bias definitely. If Remy's Sponsor was Swaro, you know for sure he's going to carrying the ATC.
The 9X25 Dillon based on the 10mm. It fires a 9mm bullet at rifle velocities out of a 5inch barrel. Bullet : 115gr. JHP Ballistics : 1800fps/ 827 ft.lbs
In '24 Ill be out stalking deer with my 8x57 JS '43 Czech 98 for the 22nd year in a row. Again I'll be using S&B's 196g SPCE as shown in the video. It's a deer hammer and if sighted 3" high at 100yd it might be at most 4-6" low at 150-200. btw, I'm told old to wait longer to draw a MI black bear tag, but may still book a trophy/ranch hog hunt and for that I'd also use my go to 8x57 with the same ammo.
My Daughter uses the Remington 130g 6.5 Creedmoor and dropped an 8pt Buck stone dead at 130 Yds , with purposeful neck shot. My son dropped a 10pt Buck , stone dead, with a .308 at 100 yds with Heart/Lung shot. Both are deadly with an accurate shot, by good marksman. 6.5 Creedmoor has less recoil, and smaller wound channel over 300 yds.
Favorite wheel gun Colt Single Action Army in 45 Colt with a 7 1/2 inch barrel. Favorite Western The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly. Favorite use of a wheel gun in a movie is from Fist Full of Dollars shooting off the hats duel by Clint Eastwood and Lee Van Cleef.
Winchester and Colt had a gentleman's agreement not to infringe on each other's business. Winchester did play around with a revolver and Colt did the same with a lever gun. Colt-Burgess was the gun that started the whole thing. If my memory serves me correctly.
The movie mentioned where a paratrooper mistook the sound of the Kar 98k for the clicker was The Longest Day. Awesome movie and that was a great scene.
Wheeled guns? That's an interesting topic. Gatlin or mounted. I'm a fan of the LCRs smooth double action pull. Something else ruger needs to bring back. Marlin tube fed bolt action but thread the barrel. Magazine tube would then have to be in the stock.
excellent talk... its cool to nerd out on cartridges and gear, but totally agree, that my most challenging hunts were ones where my stamina and strength were put to the test. As I age, gracefully... this becomes even more important... I've watched my Dad (now 78) and his brothers adapt when we head out with rifle and pack
Henry makes a .357 revolver, North American Arms makes the .22 Short version still... My favorite western was also "The Good, The Bad & The Ugly". I have tried to get one and nearly succeeded in getting the .357 Maximum Blackhawk Ruger made. That's the ultimate multicartridge .357. I'm actually revolver shopping now also and am torn between the scandium framed (pricey)340 PD or M&P .357, but will likely go for the .38 special Airweight that's black performance center version with the moon clip cutouts capable.
I love revolvers and it was the first modern handgun I purchased. I bought an H&R 9 shot target pistol in 1986, when they were still produced. I didn't buy another revolver for a while, but when I moved back to Michigan, I picked up a .45 Colt Ruger Blackhawk that also has a .45 ACP cylinder. I also got my wife her first as a .38 Special Pink Lady by Charter Arms. I then bought a Taurus 605 .357 Magnum. I also purchased a Taurus 692 which is a cool 7-shot .357 which also has a 9mm cylinder. All great revolvers and I recently added a 2-7x32 scope to the Blackhawk to extend my range as my eyes get older, but it's still a beauty. I took a 6 point buck with it as I always carry it during deer season on my chest in a holster. My other favorite is my Charter Arms .45 Colt Bulldog and that resides in my truck. ;) Jims is a 340 M&P. As an aside, the only reason that Charter Arms made the .45 Colt Bulldog was because I was begging him to do so. I really wanted a concealed carry revolver that used the same ammo as my Blackhawk. Forgot to mention also, I have a lever gun for each one or a single shot H&R that is available. I have the Rossi Triple Black .357 M92 and the Henry X model in .45 Colt.
