Nice rifles in the thread.

JB, I think the 162 holds much promise, the key as you know is to optimize the powder/load selection. Years back I was running some 160s thru a 22" M70 Fwt, and the powder choice/load may not have been ideal. That said, the GK was a fave in my first rifle, a 7RM, toned down to 2860 mv. It would run faster, but was accurate and comfortable there.

2700 is plenty, Seems like Rich at Sierra runs around 2600, in his 57 Ruger with Tasco 6x and knocked over many animals.

I think Brad said he would put that load next to a 30-06 200, and rightfully so.

JB - any idea as to how a 6.5x55 w/156 Orynx compares to that bullet in the 7/08? Penetration/speed (handloads of course/also), etc? Sure they don't fly as flat as the 162 but I assume tough on impact.

Thanks.