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Well, I shot the new rifle today. I had planned on shooting some loads that I loaded up this morning. I figured I'd shoot some of my loads that were worked up for my Alaskan, just to get it dialed in. I shot more of those loads today than I figured I would. They seemed to shoot pretty good. I'll shoot some of those other loads at a later date. Here's the load data for my 338 Alaskan:

225 gr. Hornady sp interlock
71.5 gr. H4350
Nickel plated R-P brass
CCI 250
3.370" OAL
2,867 fps average velocity (in 338 Alaskan)

First 3 shot group after getting on paper. First shot was from old look thru bore method bore sighting. Adjusted the scope down 8 clicks for 3 shot group:


Second group:


3rd group:


4th group:


As you can see, the Swaro was not tracking very well. Even the first adjustment down (8 clicks) was not correct. I adjusted 3 clicks to the left after the third group and it went too far. I then adjusted it 1 click to the right for this last group. 10 shots fired. I screwed up the 8th shot. Entirely my fault:


I look forward to seeing how it likes the 250gr. sierra gameking loads I worked up this morning. I fired off 25 rounds today and these are the results. As always, trying to keep it honest here....I see a lot of potential in this rifle and don't know why anyone would get rid of something like this. It feels like one of my fwt's as it weighs right at 8 pounds all up (with ammo). With ammo means it holds 5 rounds . Here's the rifle on the stock template which helps to show the ergos/drop at heel, length of fore end, length of grip, etc. etc...:


Like Brad has said, the parallel comb helps to mitigate recoil. This one was not bad to shoot off the bench for a light 338. I was pleasantly surprised to say the least...