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Testing for all of my sporting rifles is done from the bench, supported by a front tripod rest that has a leather sand filled bag. The buttstock is supported by a rear bag filled with sand. I wear a rifle shooters coat for several reasons. It provides stability and support behind the rifle and...

SJB358: The rifle weighs 8#2oz with a Leupold 2.5x8 in Talleys. I keep looking at the Outfitter in 338 WM. That barrel length for the 338 is ideal IMHO. The two factors holding me back are the trigger and the mounts. Nosler uses the Rem 700 footprint bases with 6-48's. H-S precision also uses...

To close on my review, I would like to report the accuracy and final evaluation of the Nosler 48 Heritage 7-08. Attached are four targets which are representative of the precision that I was able to achieve with this rifle. Note that the test distance was 110 or 114 yards. These are all five...

That's more like it. Looks like you got a good one. It would be interesting to see a couple of 5-shot groups from each of the 5 Montana's shown in HomerOz's post. That would be a better statistical sampling. Once bitten, twice shy. As pretty as I think that they are, the only way I would invest...

That's more like it. Looks like you got a good one. It would be interesting to see a couple of 5-shot groups from each of the 5 Montana's shown in HomerOz's post. That would be a better statistical sampling. Once bitten, twice shy. As pretty as I think that they are, the only way I would invest...

Quoted accuracy and precision should be supported by a credible statistical sampling. One 3-shot 1/2 moa is not proof of any claim. If you believe 3-shot groups are a better method for sporters, shoot 10 consecutive 3-shot groups and report that aggregate. Similarly, the user sampling of...

Quoted accuracy and precision should be supported by a credible statistical sampling. One 3-shot 1/2 moa is not proof of any claim. If you believe 3-shot groups are a better method for sporters, shoot 10 consecutive 3-shot groups and report that aggregate. Similarly, the user sampling of...

I have had several Kimbers over the years, starting with two from Kimber of Oregon. Even the Oregon rifles had some QC problems. In 2010, I bought a Montana in 223 that was a terrible rifle. My experience with their customer service was unacceptable and parallels what has previously been said in...

The F-T/R F-Class rules require your rifle caliber to be 308 Win or 223/5.56. So, it is going to be a 308. I've seen some stellar scores shot with 223's but they don't do as well in the wind. The F-Open class allows any caliber under 35. The 284 Win and it's variants are dominating F-Open. I...

I'm quite the 7mm fan so I have bullets from 120 through 175 grain in Nosler, Sierra, Hornady and Barnes in inventory. For this rifle, I am going to work up loads with Nosler 140 Accubonds & BT's and Barnes TTSX 140's. I have I4350, H4350 and W760 in quantities so those will be the first tries...

Thanks guys. I still haven't had a chance to shoot this rifle. Winter has landed on us here in Omaha. My club range is roofed however it is open to the wind. Trying to use patches and solvents for the break-in would be quite a challenge. I'm about to throw together break-in loads in some Nosler...

Yup, that design is close enough to be interesting. Hope that they expand the style to more offerings.

Old School Flat Base Round Nose Accubonds with wide lead noses: 6.5 160 gr for medium capacity 6.5's (6.5x55, Creedmoor, 260) 7mm 160 gr for 7x57, 7-08 7mm 170 gr for 280/280AI/7 RM 30 cal 180 gr for 308 338 210's for 338 Fed/338-06 .....up close and personal thumpers

Thanks to all for the warm welcome and kind comments. I really appreciate this forum because of the orientation to "common sense" hunting rifles. You guys get it. Thanks again. Fred

Thanks guys. I certainly love the esthetics of this rifle. I don't think that the mechanics will disappoint with the attention to detail that this rifle displays. It's going to be tough wading through the break-in procedure to get to load development. But I will observe the recommendation. :grin:

The Heritage has arrived. In a word, I am pleased. Short of shooting it, it has met my expectations and objectives in a hunting rifle. With a 2.5x8 Leupold in Talley’s, it weighs 8#2ozs. The balance of this pairing is perfect. I don’t know if it was by design, but the ring spacing of the Talleys...

Hodgeman, I have always stayed away from Reloader powders because of temperature sensitivity. My best shooting buddy used to use them and had taken good statistical data throughout the seasons to prove that they are temperature sensitive. You are in a region where extremes are the norm. Do you...

For the 7-08, I’m partial to 140’s but will try some 150’s. Not interested in going lighter. Actually, I wish that there were some good 160 gr RN’s available to play with. Will try all of the Nosler offerings, some Barnes and maybe Sierra if nothing stunning happens with the Nosler’s. I’ve had...

Like I said, HATE the wait! Buying from pictures only go so far. Need to lay eyes and hands on it. I've always been a 7mm nut. When I started culling the cabinet I had a hunting rifle in 7mmBR, 7mm-08, 280 Rem, 7x57 and 7mm Rem Mag. Never really got into the "Ultra" case capacity craze. I could...

JD that figure in your 280 AI is stunning. I'd have bought that one just for the wood. The Heritage that I bought isn't close to yours as far as color and figure. I'll get pictures when it arrives. I hate the waiting. Patience is not one of my virtues. I have a good 300 Win Mag and also a 7mm...