1917, I had a good one when I was about 21.. I had handloaded ammo from the guy I bought it from.. He had used it very little.. It was Horn. 140's with 4831 powder.. With the old Lyman 4x with a post it would easy shoot 1" groups at 100... I let a couple older "friends" talk me in to trading for a 7mm RM..Sako.. It wouldn't shoot worth a hoot.. When they knew I had made the trade, they beat it right down and bought it.. Never could talk them out of it..
A pal has one but not the Westerner, he used it for several years on deer and antelope.. Not sure of the load, but it was fast.. I had a couple on Rem. actions.. I liked the caliber, but none shot as good as the Westerner.. If I did not have a couple custom 7mm Mags I would have one... I know where there is one that is mint, but she wont sell at this time.. I always thought it was one cool round....
