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It's close, but you can't just use loads without using good load development practices.

Mine works great, have only had one load where I had to even adjust the sensitivity. Chronos aren't allowed at most of the ranges here so it is the only option. Not a good choice for semi automatic handguns, though.

How about a 20 gauge old English hydraulic dent raiser? That should just fit.

I use 7828 SSC exclusively in my 300 Weatherby and 257 Weatherby loads with Barnes bullets. I expect and get little groups consistently.

Well, driving isn't in this recommendation, but, I would suggest Hunter's Creek Ranch in Mt Vernon, TX. Good people, rustic but comfortable accommodations and people who are just great and will do anything necessary for your hunt.

On the heavy thumpers I have to put my non-trigger hand on the rifle to keep it from prematurely departing the bench and landing behind me! While the one-hand works for me on the bench for load development, I do not use it for final sight in. There's no way I shoot like that in the field so for...

I really wanted them to do a 6.5-257, much like McWhorter did. A sane round. However, it wouldn't provide a higher velocity than the 26 Nosler, which appears to be the goal. I think they aren't planning Nosler loads yet because you can't get the components!

It's too bad that many ranges in Western WA won't allow you to practice "field" positions - Kenmore being one of those. No standing, no sitting (other than at the bench). no sticks, nothing. I see lots of people at these ranges that are going to have a hell of a time in the field.

I've done seating depth tests on Weatherby caliber sand it definitely matters, even miles from the lands. Fortunately, the book recommendation or close seems to most often be the perfect spot. I have measured dozens of rifles, even those from the same manufacturer. Chamber variations are common.

I use the 168 grain TTSX for Elk out of my 300 Wby. Flat and does a number. Any of the 180's and 200's have worked well but a premium bullet seems to hold up better if you get a close shot.

I've seen it both ways. It depends on the friction in the barrel and the bullet type. Finely lapped barrels will show less variation than coarse ones.

Although stuff happens, I've taken guns with me all over the place. As long as the carriers have baggage agreements, I'd take the gun with me. Everything else I would ship!

What's your method for taming the featherweight on the bench?

I grew up in the "southern zone", hunting whitetails, turkey, groundhogs and the like. Great summers, dreary winters. Even though it is home, I wouldn't go back on a permanent basis. For a limited time, though, it would be ok. Things are a lot more reasonable around Ft. Drum than other, more...

Supposedly anything larger than 325 was unpredictable (for factory loaders) with occasionally occurring pressure spikes. The original intent was a 338 but the engineers weren't happy with it. I think the 35 Sambar would be a cool one to have.

I've not found the PRVI to group all that well in my rifles, regardless of caliber. Adequate, but not outstanding. Sounds like you have a great specimen. Congrats.

My first barrel was a 35 Remington and It is still the best for hunting. I also have 30-30, 22 Jet, and 22 hornet. All good shooters. My latest project is an encore pistol in 6.5x55. I'm expecting great things.

Fastest for copper is Sweet's. Nasty stuff. Carb-out for carbon is fastest. I use the Boretech stuff if I'm in a hurry, and Wipe-Out when I'm not.

The 25 WSSM can be hard on case necks - annealing is your friend since brass is hard to come by. I'm definitely in the Weatherby camp.

Varmint calibers mean 2,000+, big game rifles about 500. Handguns, well, let's just say "buckets".