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tahoe2 · March 16, 2013, 12:47 PM

This rifle is my son's first big game rifle and he loves it, it has a Boyd's pepper laminate stock on it already, and this will be a project we will do together.
We find that when loaded to just above 30-30 win levels (150 grns @ 2600 fps-44,000 cup) it kills just fine, as most of our hunting is at 200 yards and less. Recoil is pleasant and it's very accurate.

March 16, 2013, 12:47 PM	#46
tahoe2 Senior Member Join Date: August 13, 2011 Location: Seattle area Posts: 661	Spanish re-barrel This rifle is my son's first big game rifle and he loves it, it has a Boyd's pepper laminate stock on it already, and this will be a project we will do together. We find that when loaded to just above 30-30 win levels (150 grns @ 2600 fps-44,000 cup) it kills just fine, as most of our hunting is at 200 yards and less. Recoil is pleasant and it's very accurate.