The Barnes 80 gr. only dropped about 4" at 200 yards today. (Sierra 100gr spitzers, a bit more...... I know, "its made by Sierra") Was windy so I did not bring a rear rest. If this 722 shoots these Barnes this well after a good test with the front and rear bag and a half way calm day I believe I have found the 2023 Deer Rifle of choice and load development may be over. That will be a very long boring summer waiting for Fall.


257 Roberts, IMR4350, 200yds, Red Circle 1".
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I used to only shoot shotguns and rimfires, then I made the mistake of getting a subscription to handloader.......