1. 708 22" #2 2. 257 Bob 24" #2 3. 30-06 23" #2 4. 250 Savage 22" #1 (my pop gun) 5. 22 LR on a 22" #1
I really like the feel of the 708 best of of the bunch (I am 5'9" and thin. The 257 is the easiest to shoot due to recoil and a bit more weight ad the 250 hardly kicks at all.
If I am holding the gun right they will average .6-/.8 for a three shot groups (usually closer to .6 if I am on that day)TSXs, TTSXs, NBT, Partitions (for the 257, not the 708), and Bergers with scopes that top out from 4X to 8X depending on the gun. )Probably other bullets as well). The barrels, all stainless except for the pop gun (a story in itself due to some foul weather conditions and some rusting, but it still shoots well) clean with ease and are certainly accurate enough for my purposes.
In 2001 when I bought the 708 I had the same conversation with Melvin that you might, and that is where he steered me, and I'm glad he did.
PigGuy
Thanks PigGuy...great info. I wonder what Melvin will say about .284 vs. 7-08 now that quality brass is widely available.
