Southpaw, I load that Sierra 170 grain over 34.5 grains of IMR 4320. Chrony shows an average of 2150 fps from the 16 inch barrel. Accuracy is good, 1.50 inch or less at 100 yards. I have used this load ever since I bought the rifle in 2003. The Sierra bullet kills hogs and Florida deer pretty dang dead. I have not lost an animal.
The scope is an elderly Redfield 5 star 20mm tube. 1-4x Glass is clear, scope compares well with the stuff out there today.
