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I've not tried the current production but what was previously discontinued were great in my 7x57 (140 gr) and 257 Ackley (120 gr). Some of the new production, .308 165 gr, should deliver today for developing a load for a Ruger #1AB in 30-06.

When it comes to deer I wouldn't leave Nosler's Solid Base bullets out of your mix of choices.

Very nice! I also have a Ruger #1B in .280 that also carries the stamp 280/7mm Express. It unfortunately doesn't get used much. The reason why is that I also have a .280 Rem Mountain Rifle that is just a little lighter to carry and shoots well too. Maybe it's time to get the #1 out again and get...

If it's legal there, I would setup trail cameras outside the fence where you've observed deer in the past and see what impact, if any, the fence is having on their movement.

I think the wear runners are a must if you want a sled to last.

I've used the large Otter sled setup to pull behind a ATV to transport deer out of the marsh and to haul tools and supplies to work on deer stands. It has since been replaced with the Otter trailer with flotation tires. In the marsh the ATV just throws too much water and mud on the sled. I...

The Norma 338-06 brass that I purchased and COW fire formed for my 338-06 Ackley Improved has been excellent.

In my 7mm Remington Mag I've never had a major issue with either when it comes to hunting accuracy. I went to the range one day with a mixed lot of Remington, Winchester and Federal cases loaded with the same power charge, same WLRM primers, and same bullets. The mixed lot produced very...

When I sit in my reloading area there is a bottle of Hoppes #9 that gets uncapped from time to time. The smell brings back so many memories of years past. When I go to my grave they will have to put a bottle with me. I've handloaded for 61 years and at 75 (soon to be 76) I find it as enjoyable...

I remember my father owning 3 rifles in my life time. A Remington model 722 in .257 Roberts, a 760 Remington in 30-06, and a 700 Remington Mountain Rifle in .280 (which I still have). I believe that 760 was by far his favorite. I currently own three 30-06s, a M1 Garand, a Browning 1895, and a...

How did we get off the subject, this was a post about a .257 Roberts load?

I been using Pro-Ear electronic muffs for the last few years and I really like them for shooting, yard work, or running power tools. But even with muffs I also use plugs when shooting handguns or rifles with muzzle brakes. I only wish that I had been smarter about protecting my hearing earlier...

I have a Uberti Highwall in 45-70 also. It shoots everything from 300 to 400 grain well. I like RL7 but have not played much with other powders. Hornady 300 gr do a grate job on flattening deer.

I have a CZ 527 in .222 that is a fun rifle to shoot. the only problem is that it only comes out of the safe about once a year to punch a little paper.

I hear Leica and Swarovski but your not saying which models your using. That would be helpful

I would guess that using the COW method in your BAR that the brass isn't going to eject. The only possible issue that I could see would be timing (Is the action going to try to open before the case is fully formed, which could impact the end results of the formed case). Do a test with one case...

I use a pair of German made Steiner Merlin 8x42 that have met my needs for hunting in Wisconsin and Maine for a number of years. At the time of purchase they were a quality mid-range pair that didn't break the bank. Unfortunately the Merlin model is now discontinued. If I were hunting in the...

I had the breakdown issue with the Limb Savers too (would get black sticky all over) but they sent replacements. By the time I received the replacements I had already installed a Pachmyer Decelerator. The replacement Limb Savers are still setting in a box. My Remington 1100 needs a new recoil...

There are custom gunsmiths (like Hamilton Bowen) that have rechambered and rebored .357 Mags to .41, but to my knowledge no major manufacturer has ever produced one. I have loaded some reduced loads for my S&W 657 .41 Rem Mag but enjoy shooting it with regular loads.

I will push the envelop a bit when working up test loads. But in the end I'm always willing to give up a little velocity gain for more accuracy. That said, I have a Ruger #1AB in 7x57 that I may need to experiment with.