DONKNOWS >> You surely can inquire. The rifle is the basic, M77 Mark II VT. No changes, as far as barrel length and contour, have been made. Still 26" and the factory contour. Just a little tweeting of that trigger.
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<br>I use 48.5 grs. of Varget started with a Federal primer. I had a MAX load established using 49 grs. of Varget that showed no signs of pressure in cooler weather. Velocities averages 4289 fps. Sadly, little of my serious varminting takes place in cool temperatures so I had to pull it back that 1/2 a gr. Velocities sit right around that 4220 fps level now.
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<br>I do think I am going to lean towards the slower, heavier bullet in the .243. The 55's certainly give a dramatic kill, but the consistency of something a little heavier appeals to me right now. Chat with you later. >> klallen
