Recent content by 209hunter

I used to reload, and I plan to reload again someday. I still have all my equipment. But I have two young kids and no space to set up a reloading bench. So at this point I have to prioritize my free time and right now reloading gets the boot. But hopefully in a few years and can start back up again.

I agree with you. But I don’t reload at the moment and the TTSX is my preferred factory option. The factory cor-locks are like $80 a box vs $55 for the TTSX. I’m just not willing to pay $80 for Remington cor-lock otherwise I’d take that bullet deer hunting.

Mine shoots the 200gn TTSX factory load and the 200 gn Hornady Interlock factory load well, right at MOA. I put a Leupold 2.5-8x36 on mine and I think that’s about the perfect scope for this rifle. I’ll be using this rifle with the 200gn TTSX for whitetails this fall.

I have no doubt that you are correct, this is just what I have to work with for now. Unfortunately I don’t have any good rifle ranges in my area. So this setup has to work for now

I finally was able to get to the range this morning and work out this beautiful rifle. It did not disappoint! I started by sighting in the iron sights at 25 yards and then getting the scope on paper. I used the Hornady 200 grn SP’s for these first shots. Once I was close at 25 yards I moved back...

Thank you. That is a Boyd’s laminate stock. Certainly not the highest quality stock you can get but for the price it’s actually a pretty nice option. And much nicer looking to me than a synthetic stock. That rifle is my bad weather choice.

Unfortunately I got rained out of my range day today. So I still haven’t been able to shoot my new 35 whelen. But I got out my collection of Ruger M77’s and admired them for a while. Left to right: M77 Tang Safety in .25-06, Mark II in .30-06, Hawkeye African in 35 Whelen

I was not able to shoot my rifle this weekend but I should be able to this coming weekend. I have been handling the rifle a lot and really looking it over. It is a beautifully made rifle, but with one exception. The checkering is quite disappointing in my opinion. I’m not sure if it’s pressed or...

Also, in case anyone was curious. My rifle weighs 7lbs14oz bare, exactly 9lbs with the scope mounted. And the trigger pull is about 3.75lbs

I was finally able to pick up my rifle today. It is a fine looking rifle, I can’t wait to shoot it. I threw a Leupold 2.5-8x36 in some Warne QD rings on top. I hope to shoot it this weekend, I’ll be sure to post my results if I do. The only factory ammo I could track down was the 200gn TTSX and...

Found one, thanks AH!

Looking for one of these scopes in good condition. I would prefer one without CDS dials but I wouldn’t be opposed to one with them. Let me know if you have one of these your willing to part with. Thanks!

Sold.

I agree and have thought the same thing. I just haven’t had the time to get the range. I plan to do barrel break in and post some groups as soon as I shoot it.

Unbelievably I was able to snag one of these beauties on gun broker tonight, and the price was under $2k! I don’t feel too bad paying a little over msrp considering how limited the availability is on these rifles. This rifle will join my M77 tang safety in 25-06 and my M77 MKII in 30-06. Making...