So far, here are a few loads and rifles that most likely will get a chance this coming deer season:
Pac Nor barreled Ruger 77 MK/II, McMillan stock
280 Remington
Nolser 140 Accubond
55.7 H-4350 (Max load)
2900+ FPS
Excellent accuracy, no pressure signs
Better accuracy, though not quite as fast as RL-19
Pac Nor barreled Ruger 77 MK/II, McMillan stock
7mm-08
Nosler 140 Accubond
43.5 Varget
2830 FPS
Excellent accuracy, no pressure signs
To be honest, based on my experience at the bench, long actions aren't necessary for most deer hunting situations.
Tikka T3X stainless
270 Winchester
Barnes 130 TSX
58.0 RL-22 (Max load)
3100 FPs
I may reduce this load to 57.5 or so after the season.
If I could only have one factory rifle, make mine a Tikka. I love them!
Tikka T3
6.5x55
Nosler 130 Accubond
44.5 H-4350 (very mild load, will likely work upward)
2650 FPS
Extremely accurate, but a little slow. Though not necessary, I may work with the Swede a little more before the season.
