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Congratulations on your rifle. I am sure you will like it. Not the same cartridge, but I had good luck with Reloder 23 in my 7mm WSM.

That so true, Charlie.

You look like a proud Grandpa, Jim. Congratulations!

I was there a little bit earlier than you. I graduated in 1973. I hunted a couple of times in the North Country but I don't remember where now. Maybe St. Regis Falls area?? I also visited Cranberry Lake. For some reason, I think Charlie-NY lives in the Catskills, but don't quote me on that.

The older solid base 150 gr. ballistic tip bullets are gone. The rest are still available.

Steve, I live near Corning, at the southern end of the Finger Lakes Region. I am south/southeast of Rochester just a few miles above the PA border. I think I have snowmobiled or driven near Newcomb. Went to college at Clarkson University, in Potsdam, NY. Dan

Yes, shooting can permanently degrade your hearing. I always wear both custom molded ear plugs (WITHOUT a vent) and earmuffs when target shooting. That keeps my hearing from degrading. My hearing aids will block a shot or two in a hunting situation. However, a year ago, I had to change the...

I used to carry my S&W Model 66 (357 Mag) on my walks. Then a year ago last fall I shot a deer when (unknowingly) my ear flaps had displaced my hearing aid in my right ear. The report caused further permanent damage to my hearing. Now I carry my Ruger Single Six Convertible with the .22 Mag...

Smart move.

Don't waste your time viewing it. Watching it will only vex you.

When "it" doesn't even know the common usage names for cartridges, "it" shouldn't be opining on the subject.

Welcome to the forum. I also am right-handed but shoot left-handed now due to (mid-life) nerve damage to my right eye. Nice write up on the 257 Roberts Improved in the Nosler No. 9 manual. There are a couple of other section authors on the forum.

I ordered a Garmin chronograph from EuroOptics yesterday and it arrived today. The salesperson I talked to was very helpful and pleasant. He was in no rush to get me off the phone. It was great service.

And to think that I didn't like shooting the 450 Marlin in a rifle...

I am glad you got it sorted out.

Happy Birthday Fotis.

In my previous trips out west for combo elk/deer hunts, I have taken both an elk rifle (with corresponding ammo) and a deer rifle (with corresponding ammo). So far, I have never used the deer combinations. It seems that like with all of my other hunting, that you always see the "other species"...

Sounds like you and your crew will be well prepared for the hunt. I look forward to the hunt report.

That is a nice rifle in a potent cartridge. I look forward to seeing your load development results.

Guys, thanks for the excellent replies. I appreciate the benefit of your experiences. I am making progress on my load development. But, it takes time to "start low and work up". I have not worked with this cartridge or some of these powders before and I don't want to take too big of a step...