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Did you have any pressure spikes due to jacket stickyness in the bore ? I got some for my Win mag but was nervous due to the data warning that came in the box.
I tumbled them in hbn and didn't notice any problems. But I didn't stand on the throttle as to powder charge either.

Mainer, I always enjoy your stories, experience and all around knowledge. I really look forward to reading your stuff and I seek out your interesting posts usually with great pictures. Thanks for taking the time to share your knowledge with us. I enjoy this forum because of guys like you, 2L2Q, Las, SitkaDeer and many other sourdoughs here. 👍

I recall Frank Glaser thought that the .220 Swift was his favorite sheep rifle and if I recall correctly that’s what he used for his meat rifle. And if memory serves he got caught in that box canyon with his dogs and accidentally loaded milsurp 147gr FMJ’s in his ‘06 which made a big impression on him regarding their effectiveness for bear medicine.

I’ll have to dig my old copy out. I’ve read it a lot over the years but it’s been awhile. I read it twice while being stuck in my teepee because of weather up by Iceberg Lake in the Kenai’s one September. I don’t think I could get tired of that book but another day or two and I’d probably be wishing I’d have left food behind for a second book. 😁

The stainless classic m70 is the way to go. Though, getting harder to find... for a good price.

I reckon the Ruger 77 MkII's in stainless would do the job too.

who's this Hans Seppala guy?


i know my all the Seppala's i know come from Oulu area