I have an unmodified Kar 98K WW2 rifle in 8x57. I have drilled and tapped it and put on a 3 post reticle scope to simulate what the German Snipers used. Not authentic, definitely faux, but as close as I could get. Have killed several deer and 2 coyotes with it. It is a sub 2” group rifle that I...
Guy sorry for your loss. I have a very similar story. My dad passed away almost 2 years ago at the age of 92. He as well was a WW2 veteran passing away fittingly on Nov 11, 2020. He lived a good life up until about 2 months before his passing. He took his last deer at the age of 90 and his last...
223
243
25/06
6.5x55
270 Win
7-08
7x57
7 REM Mag
7 Wea Mag
308
30/06
300 Win Mag
7.62x39
8x57
35 Whelen
50 cal muzz
Compound bow
That about covers it. This year will add 257 Roberts to the list
I’ve had a couple X7’s myself in the past . One a 308 the other a 7-08. They were very finicky but if you found what they liked they would shoot. Surprisingly for both these rifles I found liked PPU factory ammo best. 150 gr for the 308 and 140 gr for the 7-08. I was never able to find the right...