Originally Posted by jmd025
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My dad lusted after this rifle for years , specifically in .243 . He finally found exactly what he was looking for in a shop one day and bought it . Started working up handloads with his favorite bullet (85gr Sierra Gameking HPBT,he swore by it ) , shooting it on a 25 yard range in his yard .
He had a heart attack on July 4th and passed away that year, never hunted the rifle .

I finished the load workup a few years back . Intent it be hunted . My sis went on a hunt and I sent it with her , and she took a doe .
I used it exclusively last year so I could say I'd done it in tribute to him .

It's back in the safe waiting on my brother to bloody it . He's coming home for Christmas and plans to hunt .


Nice rifle, and an even nicer story. If I could only have one bullet for a 243, it would be the 85 grain Sierra HPBT. It will flat give a coyote a dirt nap, and it ain't too shabby on deer either.