I dropped off a 24" 700 SS .243 the other day at the gunsmith for a cut/crown at 21.5" (I need another truck rifle). Also picked up a jug of RL26. It appears that I may be able to make 3,250+ with the 90gr E-tip, and that combo has me rather interested. The 100gr version at 3,330 in the 25-284 does not appear to be prone to blowing off all the petals. Exits are not massive, but reasonable. Penetration is really good.

I do think the Roberts is a bit more rifle on game, especially when shooting good 115/120gr bullets. Mine liked the 120gr NPT at 2,800fps. I'd shoot any deer or hog that walked with that load.


Now with even more aplomb