For me, it's my 30 YO Weatherby MkV Fibermark, .257 Weatherby. The very first hunt I took her on was to Alaska, for barren-ground caribou. A 200 yard shot at a big bull flattened him so fast he was momentarily out of sight as the rest of the herd ran off. There was blood and bits of lung sprayed across the snow on the exit side. Hmmm- maybe I've got something here.
Since that hunt, the .257 has become my most-used rifle, accounting for more big game than any of the other rifles I own combined. Everything, from coyotes to elk, just fall down when she's pointed their way. That kind of record builds confidence with every shot.
Nowadays, the preferred load for my .257 is a Barnes 100 gr. TTSX, pushed fast.
Hoping I will draw another Mule Deer tag this year, and give the Wby. another chance to shine.
I've got a McMillan Edge stock on order for my Wby, to dress it up a bit and shave a few ounces off the weight.
