Same for me with Burris, they are great scopes for the money.
I believe I would go with the powder. By this time next year, you will probably be glad you did.
My Sister, my B-I-L and my nephew each have a Browning BAR in 7mm Rem Mag. Although they are pleasant to shoot they are like lugging a handyman jack around in the hills. I knew a fella that had one in .338 Win Mag like the one you mentioned.
I always figured a .338 Win Mag to be heavy rifle...
This has been my experience as well with Bergara rifles. I see that they offer a fast-twist barrel as standard on their .22-250 rifles!! Hmm!
Enjoy. One cannot have too many .22's.
As far as the "Modern Gun Crowd" goes, I'm somewhat conflicted. On the one hand, I agree with everything that others here have said, putting 47 things on their AR rifles, mag dumps, tacticool gloves, vests, and other assorted gear, etc. have gotten to be the signs of what we call a "drugstore...
I have had weapons discharged towards my general direction on more than one occasion. Twice while cleaning guns, the malefactor did not first ensure that the weapon was clear before cycling the action to dryfire it, surprising everyone when instead of hearing "click" they heard "pow!"
South of...
There isn't anything much more tasty than farm raised beef. We get a half beef every year from my ranch employer as part of my wages, and it is simply delicious. If you have never had the real article, do yourself a favor and try some. It will knock your socks off.
My great grandfather had an 1892 Winchester rebarreled to .357 Magnum sometime in the 1950's. It is such a hoot to shoot. If I ever draw another antlerless deer tag here in Oregon, that one will probably get the nod. I have also thought about trying to find a Russian Hog hunt to take it on.
Thanks Salmonchaser. I actually found one on Gunbroker and purchased myself an early birthday present. Its the 7.5" blued Bisley Blackhawk and although it's not convertible, I think its going to fit the bill nicely.
Marlin 39A .22 LR
Winchester 1892 .25-20
Winchester 1894 .25-35
Savage 99 EG .300 Savage
Savage 99 E .308
Winchester 1892 .357 Magnum
I too have the lever-gun affliction!!
Has anyone seen a Ruger Bisley Blackhawk with a 6.5” barrel in .357 Magnum? I have hunted high and low seeing Blackhawks with 6.5” barrels but not the Bisley frame, and Bisleys with 4.5-5.5” barrels but not the 6.5” barrel. Would be a bonus if it had the extra 9mm cylinder to go with it.
Has anyone used these factory loads on deer or elk? If so how did they perform.
Are they better or worse in any way than the standard Corelokt?
I am considering using them in a .300 WSM for a cow elk hunt here in Oregon.