That is truly a beautiful rifle.
I've been shooting a Remington model 722 that was rechambered to 257 Ackley for about 10 year for whitetail deer, what a pleasure. Nosler 120 grain PTs paired with Reloader 19 has provided good results. Note that Speer 120 grain also shoot well.
When it was...
I missed this post when it was new but still want to congratulate you on getting it done. I own three muzzleloaders, 2 in-line and one percussion, but have yet to harvest my first deer with one. The in-lines are both equipped with scopes but I prefer to carry my Lyman sidelock percussion. The...
When it comes to new rifles I really don't NEED anything. When it comes to WANTS I have my eyes open for a Winchester model 71 in .348, a Winchester model 64 in 30-30, a Winchester model model 70 featherweight in 7x57 and 6.5x55, and a Remington 700 Classic in 35 Whelen. My goal for 2025 is to...
Does anyone have any experience with a Ruger #1 and the Hick's #1 Accurizer block, Pro or Con? If you do, Did you install it yourself or have a smith do it? I've got a 1B in a 280 that just doesn't shoot as well as I think it should and am considering adding one of these.
I'm not married to any one scope manufacturer. I have/had Leupold, Vortex, Zeiss, Weaver (T-36), Bushnell , Nikon, and Night Force. Of these, I've had failures with with two Leupold (tracking issues), a Zeiss (wouldn't focus), and a Nikon (tracking and reticle issues) that required returning for...
I know that many love the 243 but I am not a fan of them. Because of all the many articles singing great things about the cartridge I bought two to start my boys. Over a three year period they shot a total of seven deer and we were only able to recover four. In two cases I watched the hits...
I have a Remington 600 with the 18.5" vent rib barrel in 6.5 Remington Magnum. I've loaded 120 Nosler's with H4831 that shoot well but there is way too much muzzle flash. I'm assuming unburnt powder. I would like to try the 125 NPT but with some something that will be accurate and reduce the...
That is one nice looking rifle and would appreciate your keeping us posted with your range and hunting results. I've always thought that I should have a 6.5x55 in my collection. I'm not sure I'm ready to do a custom build but would love to find one of the Winchester model 70 featherweights that...
My wife and I have enjoyed Yellowstone and the spinoffs. Have not seen Horizon yet but we need to remember that these types of shows are made for entertainment and are not necessarily factual, kind of like the election campaigns. So far we've found them entertaining.
The Leupold scopes that I've had the the issue of failing to hold zero over time were the old 3-9x40 VARIX-II with the friction adjustments. My others have been good. I've also had to send a Zeiss in for the same issue that was on my 338-06 Ack Imp. My son's 7600 35 Whelen wears a Bushnell 3200...
Skeet is a great sport and it is good to see that you have a daughter that is interested. I shoot 1 or 2 rounds a week at or "Sportsman's Club", which is just 1/2 mile from my home. It offers trap, skeet, 5-stand, .22 range, archery, and fishing. The facility is open to the public but what I'm...
I had a Remington model 722 in 257R. It shot very well with 100 gr NBT and 43.5 gr IMR4350 but would not group 120 gr. I've since hade it rechambered to 257 Ackley Improved and am able to get acceptable groups now with the 120s. This group was shot with the 100 gr load and the buck was taken...