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Gino, How in the WORLD can you tell that bull in the second pic is the same one in the first pic?! Has always made me think how ya'll know which is which when, to me they all look like, oh the same! (for the most part?!)

I think there is a Scirocco II from Swift out for the .243 cal. This probably what I will start out of my brothers 243. I ordered some of them in the 100 grain version to try out of my .257 wby

I have a 670 in .243.. Bought it for my little brother. I have only taken it to the range once. Was shooting 1" groups at 200 yards with a literally BROKEN scope! Not to mention knocking the chickens down at 430 yards 7 shots in a row! If that is for a 670, I might need err I mean want it.

Honestly, I would pass this year and get the point.

Yep. depends of the rifle. My 270 wsm for example holds tight groups whether it be the first shot of the day, or the 15th. My Wby likes to have two rounds down it. Scout'm and I were shooting one of his rifles (Larry, I think the 270wsm, right?) and we found out (the hard way mind you) the gun LOVES two foulers, then to be shot. With out the two foulers, it wouldnt group the Barnes. When we started shooting the foulers, the groups tightened right up! You have to play with the barrel and see what it likes. My 270 had 50 years of crap in its barrel, and it still shot great. Redrabbit and I cleaned it to the max, and it still shot greeat again. Gotta play with the gun and see what it tells you.

Holy cow Mike, are you stock piling tripods?! Are you expecting a tripod shortage within the next few years?!

Great pix! Minus the ASU attire! Looks like a blast!

Thing looks awesome! Cant wait to help ya strip her down and refinish her. Then she will really look purty!

If you want a hot rod .257, get a 257 wby! After all, it is a 7 mag necked down!

Here is my new rig! I just put her together today. Spikes lower, custom upper with 20" 1/8 twist barrel. 4 position stock (I think I need to get a longer one, as the Leupold 4.5-14x40 is as far forward as it can go and I still need to get it farther forward) Here are some photos. PS, I need a way to attach a sling. On the stock, there is a stud, so the rear is covered. I have tried a picitanny attachment on the front but it intrudes on the sight picture, and looks dumb.

Negative. If I was shooting at him, his skull plate would be blowed up!

WOW!!

I get a kick out of people placing $100 bi-pods on a rifle, but no wanting to carry a Claw because of price! I am 99.999% I will be with Scottyboy on his elk hunt, and I will watch him smoke that 390" we are going to find (no pressure Scott). I am also sure that I will get a chance to play with it. As well, I am quite sure it will find its way onto which ever rifle I am packing at the time... (been eyeing that Kimber in the classifieds!) I have seen and handled one, but never shot off of one and I think it looks like one Bad Arse piece of equipment. I cant wait to test one out, and strap one to "El Chupacabra"!

Wow, that is one heck of a price on that rig! I LOVE mine! I am tempted to get it and take the night sights, then turn around and sell it! Great deal for someone!

Scott, even if they dont expand a 1/2" wound, and the amount of force a 300 grain bullet hits with is still not a bad combination!

Wow! That looks awesome! What a trip that must have been! Did you guys move camp alot, or just park the trailer and stay in one location for the most part?

Colin is supposed to be in town for my graduation party. If he is, I will take him out. Him and I went javelina hunting in Jan and he got a kick out of that. I got to shoot the gun with Scottyboy on Sunday. I like it! Need to work up some loads but I think it is going to be a pretty bad arse rifle for my purpose.

Oh, I forgot to say... It was my gift... To myself

cant belive that x force didnt blow through!

yeah that buck is pretty awesome. I wouldnt mind sending him Scottyboy's way for a mount!

Be advised, when I email MR. Berger for load info, his listed maxes were 2-3 grains below what the max was getting near in my rifle. so, dont be afraid to push it past what he says as long as there are no pressure signs.

It was brought to my attention, that I have not been posting much, and I have not posted progress here in the academy. I succesfully graduated the Border Patrol academy. I graduated on April 16 along with 39 of my fellow classmates. We started at 50, dropped down to 39 then gained one from a previous class. I had the honor of having Scottyboy pin my badge, and Hector aka Chef was also at the ceremony. I lost a total of 20 pounds, and gained the respect of all of my classmates as I know they did not think I was going to be able to make it through because of my size. Little did they know... On our first mile and a half time, I ran a 12:28, and finished sixth in the class. On our final, I ran a 11:30, and finshed sixth in the class. I enjoyed the academy, and all though it was tough at times, it was a amazing experience. Currently, us non-native speakers are in Spanish immerision course. It is definately interesting. I still have a month here, and can not wait to get home and start working in the field!

You could have the sizing die turned down to far so that it is bumping the shoulder back too much. Or, you could not be lubing it enough. PS, Hammer is there because my bench is a do-it-all!

Correct me if I am wrong, but arent the Barnes designed for 95-100% weight retention? It looks to me like the 100 yard Barnes bullets shed the petals and lost alot more weight then they are designed?

Sorry my friend but my offer is still better than yours. He's asking 1500 dlls so the only offer better than mine will be 1500 at once! So you guys better hurry up cause the dead line is tomorrow at 3 o'cloclk. Ernesto C Ernesto, just for you: $1,501.99