I have a M98 with a $100 "Finnish sniper barrel" in 30-06 purchased from Sportsman's Guide. It's heavy contour (rifle weighs about 11 lbs), 27 inches long with what looks like a (flash-hider cut? ) inch long smaller diameter OD right at the muzzle. It came already parkerized too. Standard Leupold VXIII 3.5 to 10 scope.

I've not hand-loaded for it, but it puts 3 into an inch at 300 yards, 150's, or 180's, any factory brand I've tried. Different POI of course, between bullet weights and brands. I've not even bothered with 5 shot groups or other ranges, other than initial sight in at 100 yards. I killed a caribou with it at 370 yards (150 factory Corelokt) with the 11th round I put through it.

I'd be a" long range hunter" with it maybe if I wasn't only a 500 yard shooter, but then, I am a semi- adequate stalker. ...... smile

Last edited by las; 04/04/22.
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