Behind the Times? - The Real Gunsmith
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- Опубликовано: 16 июл 2024
- Randy responds to accusations that he's just an old gunsmith who is behind the times. Is the new bullet and cartridge technology being marketed today really new technology?
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"Don't be rude! Especially when you don't understand what you're talking about in the first place."
The world needs more people who speak a plainly as you do Randy.
David Simpson maybe the “CRAFY BUSHMAN” should take a remedial English class and master that before attacking people on a you tube video.
David Simpson 😂
David Simpson Didn’t fair well in the school spelling bee I assume😘
David Simpson Well sir, I am very proud that I was a state quarter finalist. I didn’t let it go to my head though, and become one of the RUclips elite like some people 🤭. You know the kind I’m talking about I’m sure lol. The kind who like to click on a video and spout their crap and mouth off to people who are actually contributing something of value for free. As a matter of fact why don’t you post some informative videos for others to see. I mean your obviously an expert and seem to know more than the very man producing this video. Maybe some words of wisdom on the medals and ribbons you’ve won?😂😂😂
David Simpson well thank you but I didn’t really try to win at anything. I just find a lot of humor in reading jackass’s make rude remarks on RUclips videos completely anonymously lol. It’s tough to be kind and just move on if you don’t agree with the subject matter l guess. Have a great life pal.
Thank you Randy, I an a 76 tr old Marine vet and I appreciate you putting out correct information for us to learn from, thank you for sharing it with us!
Thank you for your service Lee. Randy is a bottomless well of information.
BOY! I could spend hours upon hours listening to this man.
I just did
michael s
Lol. Me too. Hes on it for sure..
And you know he can shoot too. Shootin 100 lb drums! Wow... and I thought I shot a lot..
I have spend hours listening to Randy. I will listen hours more to come
So could I, really enjoy listening to somebody knows what he's talking about.
and fall asleep the whole time
Randy , simply ignore the idiots who criticise. The rest of us are smart enough to listen and learn.
Amen brother👍
You hit the nail on the head
The problem is those idiots mess things up for the rest of us so we cannot just ignore them...
Facebook and Twitter have ruined the way people interact on the net ,everone put on such a fack persona they start believing they the expert on everything and can't recognize when they wrong or someone with truth and fact
I go to church on Sundays...but I go to 'The Real Gunsmith' the other six days of the week....we're of the same age group and I too am sick of what has happened with the Shooting Sports and the internet.
Agreed sir....
Well said.
ME Alston me too. I live fairly close to Randy and the next time I’m in Cody I’d like to visit his shop.
ME Alston GOOD GOD yes, I'm so sick of the new young batch of know it all punks all over the internet and in and around the gun world of things in general that I sometimes get to where they take the shine off of a hobby so bad, that up untill recently has been my passion for the last 40+ years of my life (my whole reloading/hunting/shooting ), that I wish it was a whole different hobby like golf or something that I would have fell in love with 40 some years ago, you try to maybe pass down a little knowledge garnerd through the years, and they look at you like you just insulted their momma or something, like how dare say that this "new" wonder wizzbang super ultra magnum isn't the best and greatest of it's kind ever created, you try to explain that from a logistics standpoint of proven factuall laws of physics it AIN'T nor could it ever be by those laws of physics and the applied science behind it be the latest great wonder bunny, and that they fell victom to what's called marketing tactics to make things look new and fresh for the sake of driving sales---nothing more nothing less at that point if you listen just a tad and watch right aroung their ear holes you can hear their blood just starting to boil and the steam come from their ears, you then try to futher explain that that new wizzbang wonder bunny is anything but new and someone long before has been down that road of invention, maybe not exactly the but so close that no knife or lazer beam could split that hair any finer to be proven any difference and about that time the pop like an over inflated ballon, one example of this would be the 6.5mm creedmor, the rifle shooting world is eating that one up by the boxcar loads,,,,,WHY?????!!!!???? it ain't nothing new, it does nothing better than 6.5mm based calibers that predate it by decades or even centuries at driving a 6.5mm bullet to speeds that would make it an effective super long range performer, do we really need just one more way to deliver a 6.5 mm bullet? short answer is hell no we don't, we've had calibers around like the 6.5 swede since 1891 that has no problem keeping pace with what the creedmoor can do, or if we want to leave the creedmore in the dust on performance we need only step to the 264 winchester that again predates the creedmoor by enough years to strip the creedmoor of being able to claim any title of "new", nothings new, if you can think it up you can bet your tail feathers that someone has before you just as the gentleman owner of this youtube channel is explaining, does that mean that the creedmoor ( or any other "new" caliber ) is without usefullness hell no it don't, but the way thses guys react when you challange the ideas of why they think it is so much better or is somehow so new when compared to theses others like the ones I mentioned they act as though as I said you just insulted their momma I just don't get that, except to explain it one way, and that is down deep they now know, since you just brought it to their attention, that they now have a big scarlet letter on their forehead that spells out sucker in bright red letters, because they just fell for sales market hype hook line and sinker and got reeled in like a big starry eyed sucker, some years ago a very wise oldtimer (I say oldtimer with all do respect of an earned title of distiction) once told me that many "new" products (at the time he was meaning exactly what we are talking about now--guns and calibers) are there to attract buyers by making things seem "new" and interesting, to do nothing more than stimulate finnacial growth within the bank accounts of those sellers, and that holds so true and those of us that have been around it long enough and have payed some attention to it have seen this played out more than once over the years, an example of that would be the line of Winchester "short and super short magnums a few years back, guys were hang up and selling of their tried and true old guns and clammering for this new crop of guns and calibers, and for a short while they were popular but only a short while, now barely any time later they are hardly heard about, it made Winchester and some of the ammo manufactureres a bunch of money fast and that was about all it did, but the good old time proven rounds that they were suppose to replace and do better than just keep on doing as they have for half a century before them and will keep on doing for another half century or more in a perfectly fine manner, no need to have a new wheel shoved in our faces when the old wheel we've had for years ain't broken and still does an excelent job, ok I'm done writing my novel and off my soapbox LOL, take care gentlemen.
I'm a bit younger (50) but I appreciate the knowledge imparted by the shooters who came before me. I just wish they would put it in printed form...
I know this is a older video but man does this guy know his stuff! People new to reloading would really benefit from his free knowledge. There is a huge difference between published data and actually trying products in the field. Thank you sir
6.5X55 swedish mauser... they got it right the first time... This cartridge is simply astounding. I have done much research with it and loaded for it. There's not a heck of a lot that can't be accomplished with this cartridge. Have used 85gr right up to 160gr bullets in every major manufacturer and multiple powders... this cartridge never ceases to amaze. Creedmoor can't touch touch it. 35 Whelen also very much misunderstood... have done enormous amount of testing with this cartridge 185gr to 250gr bullets... this is my go-to big game cartridge... there's not a heck of a lot of medium-sized game that can't be harvested with the Swede under 400 yards and very little large game that can't be harvested under 400 yards with the 35 Whelen... using appropriate hunting bullets in each.
Yes i agree with you on the 6.5mmX55mm what a fine ctg .. I hunt with a fellow who is now in his early 80's who owns 3 of the 6.5 rifles , he always gets his game .. One more i will share with you that is a fine ctg is the 7mmX57mm Mauser ctg. I've never lost a big game animal with that ctg..
While I love 6.5 Swede the only reasons I'm working on a 6.5 creedmor is cost of ammo and availability of brass
Can’t help but think of the 7x57 mauser. In every aspect it’s a better cartridge than the 7MM 08. Basically it’s the same but the 7x57 has greater case capacity. The 7x57 was just invented too long ago and guns of that era (some guns) were not capable of handling the high pressures the cartridge was capable of. But anyone that has worked with the 7x57 in guns capable of the cartridges capabilities knows it superior to the 7MM08. Remember the 7x57 was designed to shoot long 175 grain bullets so it has the fast twist capable of stabilizing longer heavier bullets with a greater case capacity. How can it not out perform the 7MM 08. But Remington pulled a fast one on us and sent the 7x57 into obscurity. But not to those who know how to hand load properly. Look at the loading manuals they’ll rate the 7MM 08 using a 26” barrel (which very few production guns are made with) and the 7x57 with a 22” barrel they’ll also use a COAL of maximum SAAMI spec for the 7MM08 and make the 7x57 shorter than SAAMI max. We could have just given the 7x57 a +P rating and the 7MM 08 would not have had any relevance. Maybe short action but that’s it. Oh well I guess that’s water under the bridge, hard to find components for the 7x57 and or loaded ammo so they were successful in their marketing
Finally a gentleman that has a thorough understanding of ballistics and brings it across wonderfully. We need more people like you Randy!
I typically am a smartass, however I have to much respect for you to comment as such. Also you a are doing the gun world a tremendous service by offering insightful knowledge and constructive/corrective criticism. I for one thank you.
From Cathy, his wife: Thank YOU sir! We truly appreciate the many comments, views, subscribers and likes. Randy's had emails and phone calls, too. It's a humbling and gratifying experience for us both.
Fletcher Dunne you are a gent. I just stumbled upon this man.. So glad he has a channel and is giving back to our community.
Love you sharing your expertise!
I had a .264 back in the early 1970s. It was among the first cartridges I used for deer. Frankly, after learning a bit about shooting, handloading and especially after getting an Oehler 33 chronograph, I couldn't see much benefit over a fully loaded .270 Winchester. I feel the same way about the 6.5 PRC. I do like the 6.5 Creedmoor with it's replication of the 6.5 Swede's ballistics, however. Many people I talk to today about hunting approach the subject as if they're a sniper in Iraq. While I couldn't care less about wounding a Jihadist at 1,000 yards, shooting at game animals at that range is immoral and not, in fact, hunting at all. Shooting stunts should be reserved for inanimate objects and enemies of humanity.
I agree. I think that the 6.5 PRC has impressive ballistics, but I wonder about feeding issues. The short Magnums developed a reputation for unreliable feeding, and I don't see how the 6.5 PRC will feed any better. The 6.5 Creedmoor is a winner, as Hornady essentially created a 6.5 Swede for those who don't handload and still want optimum performance.
agreed.... I still shoot properly loaded 30-06 ...... do not discount the "lowly" 30-06 ......
At 500 yards or less I don't see any reason to use any thing larger than a 270 Winchester at deer size game with a 150 partition I would up the size of game I have had very good luck with partitions on larger game one was hitting a 200 lb bear through both shoulder's at 200 yrd's running the bullet did it's job and kept on going Bear dropped on the spot I normally use 130 grain bullets for Deer I have never had any hit this much bone and keep on going Bear are a pretty tough animal anyone who has harvested one knows what I'm talking about
High Plains Drifter l use a .300 for the muzzle energy. I get as close as possible before l shoot and l shoot a 180gr. Hornady Interlock flat base for as long as l been hunting which is a long time.
Accurate flat shooting expands and holds together through both frt. shoulders smashing everything up inside and making a good blood trail. I am almost as old as Randy Selby ha ha🇨🇦🤠
I quickly came to the same conclusion about the .264 Winchester mag. I had much rather have a .270 winchester. Besides being the equal to the .264 it's much cheaper to shoot and doesn't eat barrels like a kid eating candy.
"It wasn't nosler... IT WAS RANDY" lol
seems to me that people just dont realize that 90% of the technology of today that is advertised as new technology is just the old technology tweaked a little to seem new and improved while actually its performing less.
I think I have found in you the gunsmith I want to build a masterpiece for me.
Rick it's the same thing in the golf industry. New stuff every day and not a bit better than 15 years ago.
Rick except that 6.5 is actually a good round that a lot of people have taken a liking to. There’s a reason it is now a commonplace factory cartridge and such a popular caliber chambering by every relevant gun maker. Most people don’t ever dive this deep into the tiny details behind ballistics. Randy feels like he’s always the smartest guy in every room he enters- I guarantee that. Now I’m a “youngster”, but even I can see that.
Yes just look at the 6.5 creedmore may be good on paper at 1000 yrd's but I wouldn't use it past 200 on game Randy has a lot of experience I lack 20 years but from my experience in the field he is dead nuts on with the information he is giving so pay attention it's one thing to shoot at paper it's another thing to harvest game I have done both and have changed a lot of loads or bullets because they perform great on paper but not on game Randy knows what he is talking about pay attention
Yes! Only to sell new rifles!
You remind me of my grandfather that passed away 5 years ago. His name was Swede Wilson and was born and raised in Cody,WY. He taught me how to shoot and hunt. Thank you for your educational videos
Randy, I like what I hear and learn from your videos. And I like the "matter of fact" way you express you message. I have been handloading and shooting for the past 35+ years and have taught many "kids" the basics of handloading. It amazes me how this generation wants instant gratification in everything. My latest "student" quite frequently calls or texts me for information, which, I happily give. The first thing I ask him is "what does the load manual say"? There is usually a long pause. If they can't find it on RUclips, they are lost..... I try to tell them that the latest whizbang cartridge is just a re-hashed oldie and they look at me like I am from another planet! I feel your frustration! Keep doing what you are doing, us older kids are listening. Thank you.
Larry B.
Randy is always honest with all of us I take his information in consideration before I buy any new cartridges anymore! I load my 264 win mag with a 142 long range accubond at 3120 with no case head expansion I have to drop my 6.5 prc down to a 130 class bullet and experienced a few ten tho case head expansion with this accuracy load. So how could you ever push a 140 at 264 velocity’s you can’t. The 264 has always suffered from false information and the wrong powders when it was introduced but it is an absolutey wonderful cartridge and I have shot one for several years and had very good luck with this cartridge.
Guys, please, just pick a cartridge for your desired application, hunting or target shooting (either bullet will kill men), acquire a basic off the shelf rifle (I prefer Rem 700 but own a Win M70 (.300 Win Mag) and Ruger MkII (25-06)), have it bedded, floated and a trigger job. Then learn to shoot it. It's NOT what cartridge you're shooting that matters, it's hitting what you're shooting at!
I have been killing deer for longer than I care to admit. I have killed them with the .223 and cartridges as big as the .4570 and the .300 weatherby mag. To be truthful as long as I use a good bullet and hit where I aim i haven't seen much difference in killing power. At long range the
.223 would not be used for medium game but all my hunting with few exceptions is at woods range. Up close and personal the cartridge is of little event. The bullet is what counts.
@@bobgordon1754 You are exactly right. Saw a recent hunter kill a big Kodiak brown bear with a modern 190 grain bullet with his 30-06. And it wasn't even shot by the guide either.
Thanks for taking the time to pass on these nuggets of knowledge!
Mr. Selby, You remind be so much of my grandfather, who was also a true rifleman and hand loader. I use to talk with him as much as i could and hear his stories. He was a back up rifleman for Howard Hill on a Grizzly bear hunt in Alaska. He past away in 2004 and i miss the heck out of him. After finding you on this channel, it has been a absolute pleasure to listen to you talk about your vast experience's and stories. Never get discouraged from the Haters out there. They are just ignorant and jealous of your knowledge. Keep the videos coming! i learn something every time!
You are so right!. Im a south eastern Alabama , Georiga ,Florida. Deer and hog hunting guide. I see alot of younger guys come bringing the Eldx and Burger type bullets in super fast mag long barrel rifles to hunt deer at 75 - 200 yards. Every time they hit a larger buck or hog. Splat! And track.. lots of shoulder busters with out ribcage busted.
Now I give them a 7mm08 with barnes 120s and put theirs in the safe. And just pick up game where it stood.
Nothing but applause from me. Very well said, I appreciate your insight and experience. Too many guys today discount the old timers, when actually we should listen to them the most. Older hunters are generally the most ethical hunters, in my experience.
Words of wisdom! Thank you Sir
Randy,
I was trying to explain to my shooting friends exactly what you so professionally explained. I feel it is all marketing. And "those who do not read history are doomed to relive it". Many new to shooting are fooled by the marketing and will only learn after years of experience but, only if they pay attention.
Your knowledge is great and I am happy you are willing to share it with us. Keep up the good work!
What's new is old,what's old is new. That is so often true! I really enjoy your videos. Thanks for putting them out!
Randy thanks so much for sharing your intimate knowledge of rifles with us for me its a breath of freash air not to hear the same old crap on the range when the next latest h greatest comes out. I have always wanted to build a 300 RUM with a 29-30" barrel in a 1in12 4r twistand work up a load based on that? If you have any ideas let me know or even if you think it a bad idea I won't be offended. Your a good man and I'm glad that you stand with us, thanks so much Randy, God bless.
Tactic Planner if I may, I would use a 1-10 or 1-9 twist (probably the later) with a 300 RUM to stabilize the heavy 200-220gr bullets that it's made to use.
Thank you sir for cutting through all the shooting bs and sharing your many years of firearm wisdom. My glass bedding job came out excellent thanks to you.
Thank you Randy for your time and Instruction. You are appreciated Sir!
I'm a self taught amateur gunsmith with help from all kinds of people including yourself. I thank you for talking plane about these subjects, internal, external ballistics smithing tricks, its not rocket science. GOD BLESS YOU! GOD BLESS AMERICA!! GLORY BE TO GOD!!!
Literally the finest mind on Earth concerning the shooting sports. If you have grief with this great man, you are the one with the problem. Randy Selby yields to no one. Again, he is the last link to an un-compromised philosophy, based on EXPERIENCE.
"THIS IS HISTORICAL. THIS IS FACTS."
Thank you, Randy!
I am truly humbled! Thanks so much and thanks for watching.
I am so glad I found your channel. This topic is much needed. I'm only 35 years old and thankfully I've taken a step back and looked at ballistics before jumping on some advertising bandwagon. Great talk, sir. 👍
Love this. You have forgotten more than most of us will ever know. You are a treasure and so informative to watch. Bravo Randy!
Thank you Randy for all your knowledge!! Really ... I’m 44 years old been shooting since I’m 10 years old been reloading & build firearms my whole life the education you provide is so advanced and ahead of our time your amazing please please keep putting out awesome videos because your a huge help to me & millions of ppl God bless you sir.
Yes, but I've never been able to buy off the shelf 7 Wapiti Express or 6.5-06AI. The fact a company put up the investment to bring the new cartridges to the market is a good thing for the shooting world.
If cartridge development stopped a hundred years ago what would we have to discuss around the camp fire.
Hey Randy just wanted to say I really enjoy your videos. I'm a hand loader and I always have an ear open to your experience and wisdom because that's the best information EXPERIENCE thanks again so much for your time.
I love listening to Randy's talks, he's got so much experience and it's great that he want to pass on his knowledge to others. Always very informative.
Awesome information, I wish I had a quarter of your knowledge. Been loading for 4 years now and you have opened a whole new level of loading to me! Thank you!
This guy is the real !!!
Thank you sir for sharing real life working knowledge. Love your videos and appreciate you for being so generous. I knew back in the 80s when I bought my 270 I had a real shooter and still to this day it is my tool of choice because it has never been improved and the 6.5 creedmoor will not out perform it and never will
I bought my first 270 in the mid 80's it truly is a great round if I could do over today I would have a 280 the only reason why is the enormous amount of bullets to choose from to use for reloading
Randy, you are the times. Thank you for sharing your knowledge of firearms. Very impressive.
This gentleman is providing a wealth of knowledge backed by years of experience.
I once felt an impulse buy for a like new Savage 110L 1969 vintage 7 mm Mag was a mistake.
As l continue to watch your videos l realize now more than before the realistic capability of this cartridge and my skill level.
Your videos are priceless.
I could listen to this man for hours and I have. It sure would be great to have him build me a hunting rifle one day. Talk about a keeper!
Thanks so much Jefferson Smith! We'd be glad to help you when you are ready. In the meantime, good shooting!
You just can't beat real experience
It is so good to hear the sound of wisdom ! I thank you sir !!
Thanks for the advice. I wish I heard you years ago. Now I am viewing and listening to all of your videos. I am 76. I started hand loading in 1968. I never shoot factory ammo. I now shoot 7 mm STW, .300 Weatherby mag., .338 Winchester mag., .375 H & H,, and Springfield .30-06. I use only hand loads, and favor Nosler bullets for big game. I favor Hornady V Max in 50 grain and 55 grain bullets for .22-250. I am in Pennsylvania, near New Jersey. Too few elk and moose here. Many bears, but all at close ranges, under 50 yards. Deer are often under 50 yards, but occasionally up to 300 yards. I visited and considered moving to Cody, WY in 1975, but few jobs for CPAs there.
Thanks and welcome aboard!
Cody is a lot larger now. Multiple CPA firms. But you are at the age to enjoy yourself!
Good shooting!
Ok First off, Randy I respect you and your work highly, I understand that the 6.5 PRC is similar to other rounds. The big difference for most of us is that the 6.5 PRC will be main stream, cant say that for others. That is the markets problem not mine as a shooter. I need a round that is cheaper, and just as reliable.
I’m seeing more 6.5/284 ammo now with savage building rifles chambered in it. $58 a box for nosler 129 and 140 grain accubond
Thank you for sharing your life time of information. You and your colleagues have been pioneers in this field and continue to set the bar higher. Your information is honest and practical and indispensable. Thanks for what you do.
Thank you so much for sharing your expertise. I’m 70 and with the exception of powder and bullet technology there is little today that has not been done before. I hunt deer in the woods of northeast. Most hunting is up close and personal, no sniping so to speak. Very occasionally a field shot under 300 yds and I have a 6.5 Swede for that but it is pretty good in the woods too, with heavy bullets. Mostly though I’m carrying a .35 Remington and it gets the job done just fine. Most,shots are under 50 yards. I’ve reloaded for a number of cartridges since I was 17 and love your reloading videos. Considering the distances I shoot, super accuracy is not much of a consideration but your advice on proper case resizing is of value no matter the distance. The barrel straightening video was great too. So simple, so effective. Your practical experienced approach is greatly appreciated. The young folks should listen to the wisdom of experience. Thanks Randy.
RANDY IF I MAY CALL YOU BY YOUR FIRST NAME I NOT ONLY THANK YOU FOR THIS INTRODUCTION INTO THIS VAST WORLD OF REAL GUNSMITHING ,BUT ALSO I TIP MY HAT TO YOUR DEDICATION TO THE FIELD AS WELL.
Thank you sir for sharing your extensive knowledge. It is much appreciated. You have probably forgotten more than I will ever know on the subject. It is great to hear from a doer and not a talker.
Randy you are a 100% correct on this subject. A lot of these new supposed cartridges are just re-branded stuff that has already been done.
Yup, couldn't agree more, I am a younger educated smartass as well but always always always listen to those with more experience. I have shot many a game with many a bullets but always return to nosler partion. Simply the standard in which all others are compaired!
Randy, you are a Very much appreciated wealth of knowledge; I enjoy listening to the information your providing and love when someone is honest in their content, not just trying to sell you on their point of view or product. Keep up the excellent work. Thanks. Mike.
Thank you for spending your time with us..we can all learn something from you.
Combination of your voice and the material you cover makes your videos perfect for every Saturday and Sunday morning drinking coffee with the sun creeping and everyone else is still in bed. I find it extremely peaceful and full of integrity.
Thank you for taking the time to explain to those of us who truly appreciate you vast experience. i watch your videos as i sit at my reloading bench or gun cleaning table, its truly a pleasure.
I am your age. I have always said the gun industry is like the car industry. Make a small change every year and a slick massive commercial campaign and the fools will buy without thinking. We are like trained sheep. How much are we better off.?...
I'm glad there is someone out there that thinks like I do. Are we any better off with all this technology?...
If they advertised square wheels give you a better ride than round wheels people would buy them
I love your videos. I am almost the same age as you and I have learned more in the last year from you than I even knew about the different cartridges and loading them correctly for maximum performance.
I work part time in a gun store in Rapid City, SD and I probably mention your videos to someone at least once a day. Thank you and keep up the good videos.
and I'm sure the 6.5-300 Weatherby has even more velocity. love the channel, keep it up.
Randy is absolutely right: there’s nothing new under the sun.
But there’s more than just powder capacity to this. Action matters; sometimes you want a box magazine. Sometimes you want longer barrel life (target shooting). Pressure matters. There’s always a trade off.
Especially in Randy’s intended context of hunting out West, truer words were never spoken.
This man has my full respect. Mr. Randy has been there, done that and has a closet full if T-shirts!! He has forgotten more than most people nowadays even knows!!!!!!!!
Thank You very much for sharing your knowledge and experience to help us improve our hunting experience and rifle knowledge. I enjoy listening to what you have to say. We greatly appreciate you taking your valuable time to educate us. I look forward to seeing more of your videos.
Thank you for your service to our industry and our sport. Very informative and entertaining.
Your absolutely right. Your videos are the best. I had the same argument with a guy who said 223 rem is just as flat and fast as a 22-250. It’s impossible if using same bullet to same pressure measure.
I simply cannot watch enough of these videos. Like listening to the wise man on the mountain. You sir got a fan in Idaho
Thanks for sharing your amazing input and knowledge with us. We need more honest people like you to set things right. My family and I have been shooting the 7-300 Wby for years and love the caliber. I purchased my great uncles (he recently passed at at age 87) 6.5-300 WBY that was built in the 1970’s so that too isn’t the latest and greatest, it just took WBY too long to make it a factory round. Unfortunately the twist rate in my rifle probably won’t allow me to shoot the heavier bullets but I’ll make due till it’s shot out and needs replaced. Thanks again for great videos. I’ll be waiting for more.
I like your style! And appreciate your time to share your knowledge.
Thanks!!!
I honestly don't see why anyone would be a smart ass with you! I've handloaded and hunted for years and I learn something new from all of your videos. I love listening to you talk about rifles and different cartridges. Keep up the awesome videos Randy! You're a wealth of knowledge!
Thank you Randy for the information. I didn't realize the nosler partition has been around that long. I'm not a reloader but federal loads this bullet. I'll be trying the 250gr in my .338 win mag this season.
Bravo Randy! So glad I stumbled upon your channel.. You are ‘’ INDEED’’ THE REAL GUNSMITH...
Randy, you sir, are a wealth of knowledge. I enjoy your videos immensely. I appreciate the time you take to share your knowledge to all of us watching. Most of the time i watch with a smile, as i couldn't agree more with your viewpoint on new technology vs. old. The shooting/hunting world wouldn't be where it is today without passionate innovators like you. I've learned so much from your videos, and it rekindles a shared passion every time I watch them. Thank you, and keep up the good work!
Randy your are truly a very honest and knowledgeable man and a great rifle builder. I really enjoy your videos and I also build rifles and I agree with your views 100%. You are a very rare and dying breed. Keep the video's coming they are great.I look forward to them every week.
Thanks Loren
Thanks for taking the time to share your knowledge sir.
Love this guy no BS, pure experience 👌🏻
Love the info. About the 270!
It's great hearing the reality check on all the hype!
Once upon a time I thought I knew about rifles, cartridges and reloading now I watch you and learn. Thank you for all you've taught me. Not to be a sycophant, but yours is the only RUclips channel I subscribe to
Thank you very much Ed James!!
Cathy and I have been humbled and gratified by the number of viewers and commenters, such as you. It makes it all worthwhile.
Keep watching, and Good shooting!
Thanks for all the info you pass along!
THANK YOU! You are right on Sir.
In the elk camps I have been in, for 25 years or more, a steady replacement of &mm's by 300's has taken place, and the more elk killed, the more likely they have moved up to the 300. I use a 220 Swift, a 7mm Mauser, my go to 300 Weatherby, and a 416 Rigby. All proven game chamberings before I was born in 1959. I personally feel 450 yards is about my limit. What I like about the 300 is the ability to place the bullet is enhanced by velocity. I only use 200 grain bullets. Trophy Bearclaws in Federal, and Noslers in my hand loads. Smaller rounds do not compare to serious rounds - I learned to handle recoil, and any man who doesn't needs to admit to himself that he needs to be conservative on taking long shots.
I like what you posted. It's true, a hunter can train himself to handle recoil. I mainly use a .30-06 or a .338 Win Mag for elk hunting. Both are loaded with heavy bullets. It only takes time, and many guys today simply don't want to invest the time required. As you well know, shooting a larger and more powerful cartridge expands your options regarding shots.
I love the 7mm mauser
Hi Mr. Randy.
I bought a Model 70 Super Grade in .270 Winchester, and was fascinated with the test load you mentioned in this piece.
While I’ve never loaded, much less hand loaded a cartridge, I find the entire subject extremely interesting, and really enjoy your taking time to share your years of knowledge and experience.
I’ve also not had many opportunities to hunt through the years, but, I bought the rifle (and a leupold 2-10 firedot scope) to be able to one day.
I have mostly whitetail and hogs in mind, and I considering two other rifles in 30-06 and .308 Winchester calibers.
I’m wondering if the mid sixties is too old to seriously look at load development.
Also, those high velocities you mentioned (even in heavier bullets) must yield significant chamber pressures, no?
Would consumer-grade rifles (like my Model 70) handle these?
What about bigger recoils?
Seems like ethical ranges wouldn’t require those energies at 800+ yards.
Thanks again for all your sharing, and the work you do.
I really enjoy it.
Thank you for taking the time to share this information. I have really learned alot
Randy, I started reloading back in 1991, and believe your picture appeared in my first Speer reloading manual. This was (I think) the last manual produced in the late 80's. Don't remember the number. Am I correct? That was a terrific manual by the way, and I'm still using loads that I developed from that manual way back then.
One of my favorite cartridges is the 6.5 x 55 Swede. I once used this cartridge, with a 160 gr. round nose bullet, to take a big bodied doe at 285 yards. The bullet passed through the body, shattering the far side shoulder, leaving bone fragments in the bullet exit hole. I couldn't believe the penetration performance of that cartridge. It was loaded to standard military velocity so the elevation function of the rifle's ladder sight would be more or less accurate.
Sincere thanks for your great stories and words of wisdom. You are doing a great service to us guys and gals that takes great joy from shooting and reloading. Can't wait for your next upload!
I have no idea if my photo was in a Speer reloading manual, but since I worked there, in the late 70's, it's possible, or possible that a photo Les Bowman took of me when we were shooting and he was doing some testing for Speer was used. Thanks for watching and good shooting!
Thank you for sharing your vast knowledge with us! I have learned so much from your videos. Please keep them coming.
Thank you for being honest and forthcoming with your information. You seem to be an authority on this subject with your vast experience. I have been watching your videos and have learned a ton! Very much appreciated. Please keep the videos coming; I look forward to each one.
We will, sir! Thanks a ton for watching and commenting. Glad you are learning. Good shooting and God bless the USA! Thanks to all who serve and have served, to all who gave all!
Can't wait to see more of your videos,Thank you for sharing your wisdom.
Just cruising youtube looking for loading material and BAM! I hit the motherload. Thank You Sir. Ignore the ungrateful. There are plenty of us that listen, take notes and appreciate the mind of experience.
Thank you sir! And good shooting!
Just stumbled across your videos, really enjoy them! Thanks for making them.
I subscribed because of the way you speak you mind. And it didn't take very long at all for me to know that you know more than me. You remind me of my father, if you can't say something nice then don't say nothing at all. Thank you for sharing your time and knowledge.
Words of Wisdom from a craftsman who has researched it, built it and tested it to work! Thank You for the Videos! Liked ! Subbed !!
Thanks!
Sir I salute you, for telling it like it is. Most developments are rehashes of things gone before, sometimes not living up to the retail hype we are drowning in. The old saying about fancy fishing tackle catches more fishermen than fish applies to shooters as well. There's a reason the so called older calibers are still around, it's because they work. Thank you randy for sharing your wealth of knowledge with us .Kind regards. Stuart.
Good on you for making this video. Thanks for your videos and hello from Australia
I am sure you know more about guns and ammo than anyone alive. I never understand people that question someone as yourself. You are the true master gunsmith and a wealth of knowledge.
Thank you for sharing your wisdom with us.
I really appreciate the way you state facts that easily explain why case capacity and pressure equals performance. I also like that you insist on comparing apples to apples. The new cartridges are being sold as "better" than a lot of the old standards, but when you use the same powders and bullets in both, the same results obtain. How could it be otherwise? Thank you for being very honest and real about how all of this really works. It doesn't sell a lot of guns or new cartridges, but the truth is what it is, no matter what the advertisers would have us believe.
I enjoy listening to your years of labor. You are very wise and the younger generation needs to be quiet and learn.
Thanks for helping me with your information. Greatly appreciate your time. I own an 8 mm rem mag. Great flat shooting hard hitting tool. I can’t figure out why it wasn’t ever really popular.
Highly under respected cartridge! That cartridge is astounding and one of Craig Boddington's favorite...
Great information and insight that took a lifetime to learn. Thanks for sharing.
I just don't fall for all that hype. Can't afford it in the first place. I'll just stick to what I know works and kills game dead as a door knob with the first shot. Great information Randy. Thank you so much for taking the time to try and teach us mere mortals about rifles, bullets, shooting and life.
Mr. Randy THANK YOU! For all you have done and continue to do. The minute I found you I thanked GOD for bringing me to you. My dream is to have one of your .300 Weatherby Magnum Customs! God Bless!!!!!
Indeed I will continue to enjoy your presentations sir!
I can't get enough of listening to you. Have a blessed day Sir
Have not had an opportunity to work up the suggested hunting load in 308 win you were so gracious to send me.
Just watched this video a second time and picked up on the technology theme more acutely this go around. As we discussed previously via our phone conversation, I have been involved in various technology relating to electronics post '64, both civilian and military.
Having 71 years shooting experience I could not agree more with your conclusions on so called modern ammo that will replace tried and true high performing designs of past 25 plus years. Also, I really appreciate you explaining the importance of necessary remaining feet pounds of energy versus BC, which indicates the ability to overcome restrictive forces.
I have been hunting white tail deer and hogs here in the state of Georgia for 37 years. I have always used the 30-30 win with 170 gr core lokt so ammo. With this ammo I've never had any problems with the bullet doing what it needed to do on deer hogs and black bear. The thing is that the hunter has to know the ammo effectiveness at the range you will be taking it at. Now I have used everything from 22lr to the 300 wsm. And for me the cartridge that I use for long range is the 25-06 rem . Now long range that I 'm talking about is 250 to 350 yards. And I ve had the last 20 or so deer that I shot with the old 25-06 dropped right there. I use 120 gr core lokt bullets in the 25-06.
I've never owned a. 2506 but have loaded a good bit of ammo for friends that did. If all I had was a 2506 I would be in high cotton. For those of you not from the south that's about as good as it gets.
Sir, your wealth of information is fantastic. Not only does it confirm what I have learned to date and calculated, but also helps shed light on matters Im still working about. You offered a great and new aspect in which to view BC of the bullet that I will take into consideration from this point forward. I would be interested in discussing the 338x404 with you for a potential build
Thank you Mark Campling. I'll be glad to work with you on that build. Contact me through our website or email: randyselby@randyscustomrifles.com. We look forward to hearing from you!
I took a phone call while answering and inadvertently hit reply. To finish what I was going to say is that my .338-.404 is nearly identical to the .338 RUM and I would recommend this. I was years ahead of the RUM in this development.
Thank you so much for sharing all your knowledge with us. living in Indiana, its hard to imagine the landscape behind you in your videos. I am working on loads for my 30-06 an my son's 270W. The info you gave me today is amazing. God bless you and your family. Thank you!!!!
We are blessed to live in amazing country. We are just 30 miles from Yellowstone National Park, and our "back yard" are millions of acres of the Shoshone National Forest.
We are glad our videos are helping you. God bless you and yours, also!!
Excellent information sir! Information I could never find anywhere else. I am forever grateful for your willingness to share!
Good health, be well. Thank you! 😊