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I could also see what gunbroker has to offer in 243 in an older 700. I have dies and brass for 243.

I’m kicking around the idea of picking up a cheap 6.5 Creedmoor. I’m thinking of either a Ruger American or Savage something or another. I want an accurate,durabl, no frills 6.5 Creedmoor. Michigan allows a.269” bore or smaller centerfire for night time predator hunting and I have good luck...

Good to hear. I figured as much but I’m just gettin’ goin’ with the 270 believe it or not. I’d really be curious to see what 26 will do in an 06’ with 200 grain partitions as a side note. Thinking an 8# jug may be in my future. 3K plus with a 150 answers a lot of questions in a 270. Not to...

I’m sure it’s been covered, beaten to death and the proverbial dead horse kicked. So, my apologies ahead of time. I’m getting fine results with RL22 right now with accuracy. However, in attempt to scale down, I’m wondering what you guys are getting accuracy and velocity-wise with RL26 in the...

No need for hunting Cape buffalo with it that’s for sure. It is nice to see the resurgence in interest in the caliber. I’m still not decided on the platform yet but it’s going to be a thing when I retire.

I might check into RL23. Any idea at what temp it makes a difference at?

Interesting. My uncle told me a similar story. He started with an old Remington 721 in 270. He shot crop damage as well and dumped deer with factory 130 grain ammo with ease across potato fields like child’s play. He too stepped up to a 7mm Remington Mag thinking it would drop deer further out...

I’d go with the 120 and not look back. The 7-08 i sold is one of my biggest regrets.

I’m thinking that’s were I may end up. My plan for the immediate future is to knock over a few deer with the 130’s for nostalgia and then hammer out a perfectly tuned 150 partition load with RL22. Just like you said a “one and done, mice to moose” load. I did the same with my dad’s 280 that I...

Thanks. That bear was a victim of circumstance so to speak. There was a much bigger one that I was hoping for. It was a cub-less sow that weighed around 250 lbs or so. I shot her with my 44 mag pistol over hounds. Deciding factor was that before she treed she killed an 18 month old blue tick...

The bottom one is a 130 grain power point. I picked that because I was looking for a plain Jane old school bullet to hunt and keep to the classic old school loads my uncle used. Just for fun. He shot over 700 deer with this rifle using old cup and core 130’s. That partition was damn...

Thanks all and it shoots as well as it looks. JD and I did a little load testing and I was pleasantly surprised. It turns out it really likes 58 grains of RL22, WLR primers behind 130 grain Power Points. I put three into sub 1/2” group at 100 yards. That same load blew through four 1 gallon...

Thanks JD. appreciate it.

Keep it coming. One of the reasons I enjoy spring so much is the return of all the color especially the birds. I have a few Orioles around the house jockeying for turf rights here. Always a slew of Cardinals,Goldfinches,Sparrows, Purple and House Finches. A couple of Rose breasted Grosbeaks...

Well, an update. I finished it to the luster level I wanted. I’m pretty happy with how it turned out. The hand rubbed oil finish sure brought out some character and to me was totally worth the effort. It feels better in the hands like a real piece of wood. I topped it off with some Talley...

It’s pretty cool how it works and you’d have to do it to see what happens. Once that first coat of linseed oil sets in and you start to sand it, it almost starts to “wax” up. I’m using 400 grit and I think any finer grit would plug up.

I’m thinking I’ll carefully paint the forend and spacer to clean it up and just omit the ones on the butt plate and grip cap.

That’s what I’ve seen and plan to do. I’m carefully getting the varnish out of the checkering with a soft toothbrush at this point. I also plan on smoothing it over with oooo steel wool before the final hand rubbed coating.

So far a slow go but, I have time. That finish is thicker than you think. I'm using a natural non toxic stripper so I'm sure that has something to do with it but if I get this done for deer season that will be fine. The wood is turning out to be pretty nice looking under all that crap.

I do have a pic or two of it in original condition somewhere. I just need to figure out the “how” part. Never been much on posting pictures, here or anywhere. I’ll have to work on it. It’s currently waiting to bubble up to be cleaned off. I’m taking my time and there’s no timeline for me...