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A friend used to own a Tikka laminated in 338 Federal that was a lot of fun to shoot. (Was my introduction to the 338 Federal.) Too bad they didn't build that left handed, or I would have had one! Have to admit that I have preferred shooting the T3's with wooden or laminated stocks a lot more...

You could try Hunter with the 120 gr BT. QuickLoad shows max @ 51.3 gr for 2923 fps with 100.8% case fill, at 63,041 psi pressure in a 18 1/2" barrel.

Congrats!

While not a handload, and not the 140 gr AccuBond, I will say that I did try the Nosler 142 gr ABLR factory ammo in my 6.5 PRC yesterday and was happy with the first test results!:D It produced 2921 fps from the 24" Wilson carbon fibre barrel (21 fs over spec), and a 3 shot group of 0.680" at...

That 6.5-20 should help fulfill the "if you can see it, you can hit it" motto!

Amazing what one finds when one isn't looking! 😎

I too am fond of the Marlin lever actions. I shot my first big game animal with my grandfather's 336 when I was 15 (whitetail doe). I currently have a Model 375S which I have had for 29 years now...love the 375 Win! Every black bear and moose has thumped the ground at the shot! "Thumper" also...

Well, I got out to the range today and got to shoot the new Low Wall, and the Steyr Mannlicher Model M SE FS, both in 6.5x55. I tried the Nosler 140 gr AccuBond ammo in both. The spec on this ammo is for 2650 fps. In the 20" barreled Steyr, I got 2353 fps and 1.535" group at 100 yards. The ES...

While I do not know that I fit the definition of a gentleman, I do try! :LOL: And I don't think one must be a gentleman to own a fine rifle...just shoot it and take good care that it always functions reliably! And then enjoy it! A well used rifle, kept in good repair, is an appreciated tool!(y)...

The data I wrote down from QuickLoad for the 140 gr AB in my 24" barreled 6.5 PRC and max 65,000 psi showed the following for two powders I have on hand: Re-26: max @ 58.3 gr for 3090 fps Magpro: max @ 60.6 gr for 3082 fps Sorry, I did not specify a COAL or primer in my search. I have not yet...

The McGowan barrel on 358 Win is also showing good accuracy...also my first experience with them...may not not be my last one either.

When I had my first Rem 700 Classic in 6.5x55, it liked the max charges of IMR 4350 with both the 140 gr Nosler Partitions and the Barnes X bullets. The X bullet would put 5 rounds into less than an inch at 200 yards. The Partitions would go just over an inch. I didn't own, or have access to, a...

The Winchester 1885 Low Wall in 6.5x55 arrived on Friday, and due to other chores, I finally got the scope mounted tonight. Hope to shoot it on Tuesday as I have a day off work. The scope is the Kahles Helia 3-9x42 w/ TDS reticle. Scoped, it weighs 7 lbs 7 oz. Have always liked these Low Walls...

That's one helluva a cat! One of my Bucket List animals!

Well, you all enabled another rifle deal! ;) Chatting with a fellow lefty with a penchant for the LH version of the Browning X Bolt All Weather rifles, we are now trading his 308 Win for my 7mm Rem Mag. I want to try that Federal 308 Win 175 gr Terminal Ascent ammo I have on hand, and he says...

There's something to the old mass and momentum theory when it comes to a bullet's on-game performance!

I guess that is why so many of buy the books and magazines, and/or watch the hunting shows/videos; so we can live vicariously through the adventures of others until if, and when, we can do so ourselves! I also enjoy learning about the new animals, locations, rifles and cartridges, and people...

Yes, some rifles are just that way! I hope this rifle shoots for you! I just love the RSI's; wish they made them in LH! (As much as I like the No.1, sometimes I just want a bolt action!)

A long drive isn't always a bad thing....unless you are tight on time. Make it part of the adventure! Do some sightseeing along the way. (I guess having once been a truck driver, it doesn't bother me.) It was 3200 kms (1988 miles) one way to southern Colorado for my father/daughter hunt last...

It is a little more difficult to sometimes find the Ruger stainless rings in 30mm, but they are out there. I don't know about the 34 mm tings as I have never looked for them...but I have never been interested in a 34mm tubed scope as yet. I forgot that Trijicon makes some of their scopes in 34mm...