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Picked up my rifle! Hopefully, tomorrow PM I can get to the range. I will be pressed for time, but IF I can get it on paper at 100, I can then finesse it to a 200yds zero. That way, if I just can't get away again, I will be set! I will try and post pics! Hooray!

I have used Timneys, Shilen, Kepplinger, Jewel, rifle basix, and Traister. I can't remember the others . I have also had some very good factory triggers that once set, perfection. They are all very good, but I love the Trigger Tech. This is on a hunting rifle, that is. I like to have 1# at the...

He mentioned that he was not thrilled with the Talley Lwt mounts. He asked if I had any different bases. It turns out that way back, I had ordered a set of Leupold STD 2pc bases. I had two sets of rings, one extended, scope is a newer Leupold 2.5x8. He will tap/use 8x40 screws in the bases...

Hot dog, I got joy! Smith said rifle is ready! He said it ended up just a tad heavier, did not get in your face during recoil. He fired three shots for test fire...almost same hole he said! 185 TTSX factory load. I had bought two boxes, so I'm set up. I am too busy to work up handloads before my...

I'm thankful I never had a Mod 700 that had that bad trigger/safety issue. I did make a great shot on my first Axis buck, in Del Rio in late 90's (pre-Haitian Invasion) .308 230 yds, my handloaded 165 NBT, 4x scope, Mod 70 Fwt. Sweet shot. That's the best/only kill with the old 308 for me. I...

Back in late '70s, my BIL had a nice Mod 788 in 6mm Remington. It was extremely accurate with the 100gr factor Clkt load. Only thing I did not care for, upon shooting it, was the heavy, gritty trigger. I don't know if all of them have similar triggers, but that particular one was bad. The Mod...

...not "exactly" blaspheming, but I admit that I am prejudiced toward the 30-06! :)

I know no one really cares...but not a fan. I've used a Mod fwt and a Ruger UltraLight, meh. Now, I have always admired and loved shooting the M60 Pig, but...just can't get excited about any short action round, even the old 358 Winchester! I tried it awhile back, one last time. I bought a new CA...

I had good results with the 165 SBT GK on SE Texas deer and hogs. A bit tougher than the 150 Clkts. I like the 165 early barnes X and TSX, but the 168 TTSX is a dream come true, ha. I like to use the old heavy round nose c&c, just for grins. A friend used the 180 round nose in his 30-06 and it...

I prefer the Sierra 150 Pro Hunter for deer out of the old warhorse. The 150 SBT and Speer 150 BT are a bit soft for my use. I find the Pro Hunters to be pretty tough and cheap enough to shoot alot. As a do it al, I have almost always loaded the Barnes 165x, then later the 168 TTSX over H4350. I...

Well, sold the Kimber w/o firing a shot! Darn medical bills, darn money flow, ha! That was awhile back. Just this week I put a reasonable priced Mod 700 ADL/270 on Layaway (10 mos!) ha And today I put a really nice, 1978 Mod 700 Classic/'06 on a short Layaway! Oh yeah! Along with my quest of the...

Well now...still waiting on my RPM. "Maybe" by end of this week. In the meantime, I saw an older 700 ADL wood stocked .270 in a local Pawn Shop, with a Vortex Crossfire ( I don't care for the Crossfires on a centerfire) all for $495. Yep, ol .270, #16, is on Layaway! ha I am all set up with...

Bummer, deal fell through. Sending the Gretan FPA back for credit. Sorry guys, too many irons in the fire before I went on a 2 week Vacation. First one in 12 years...yeah, it was time, ha.

"In the meantime..." I found another "deal" in a pawn shop! A Remington 700 SPS , 24" bbl in a nice synthetic stock (no idea whose, it has the "tacky" feel but nice and slim)...270 Win #16 ! ha After giving it a good once over, I put it on Layaway. Cost? $489.00! It has one of those sorry...

Not really, the stock design really helps. I shoot it in a tee shirt.

I dropped by my Smith to have a look see at the fluted Douglas, looks great! It is "almost" the same as the Wby std 338-06 bbl. He still has to chamber/fit/finish it. I also double checked on the Socom Blue Cerakote color, I liked it alot. Maybe...just maybe I will have by end of next week...

Hey Bruce, my first "Wildcat" was the 257 Roberts Ackley Improved, Mod 700 Classic, 24" barrel. In 1982 I traded a nice 6" Colt Python 357 for it at a redneck/racist gun store in Vidor, Texas. I was checking a Drilling Rig nearby. I shot it awhile in Roberts/100gr Speer BT. I hunted with it but...

I really like R16, supposed to be more stable than R17. I have tested R17 down to 20 deg and it was consistent in the 300 WSM/168 TTSX. I tested it in another 270/130 too, same same. That's the "best" way to determine if they are indeed stable. Test your favorite load around freezing or colder...

No, but that sounds like a screamer! I have some old 90gr Sierras, just havent tried them yet.

Thanks guys. I know I'm "Preaching to the choir", but I just had to share! When it comes to reloads, for sure, the 7mm RM walks off and leaves it, but it is still heck for stout! I have been tempted to get anything from the 240, 25-06, 257 wby, just to realize I can get the similar speeds with...