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Post by bob on Feb 7, 2015 19:40:26 GMT -5
Bought a .325 WSM today it is, I think, a Browning X Bolt. It has a 6.5X20X40mm side focus scope that I wanted, it also comes with over 100 rounds of Nosler custom ammo. Paid $650.00. I plan on selling the rifle keeping the scope ($999.00 list price w/Dot) and the ammo will look for a M 70 Winchester or M77 Ruger. Figger on a sore shoulder shooting all that commercial stuff just to get the brass!
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Post by krwada on Feb 7, 2015 20:53:57 GMT -5
Bought a .325 WSM today it is, I think, a Browning X Bolt. It has a 6.5X20X40mm side focus scope that I wanted, it also comes with over 100 rounds of Nosler custom ammo. Paid $650.00. I plan on selling the rifle keeping the scope ($999.00 list price w/Dot) and the ammo will look for a M 70 Winchester or M77 Ruger. Figger on a sore shoulder shooting all that commercial stuff just to get the brass! Let me get this straight. You bought an X-bolt rifle for $650 so you can lay your hands on a $1000 optics? Ken |
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Post by hacker54 on Feb 7, 2015 23:25:59 GMT -5
Bob,
Very very nice score on that rifle and scope combo oh and the rounds to. The price tag for used is a STEAL of a price.
Ken once saw a single shot H&R in 22 WMRF with bipod and a 4x12x40 scope. The used price for that scope would bring more that the rifle at new price. If memory serves right he wanted $350 for the rig and that scope new was at least that much. Sometimes one just has his day to be smiled upon.
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Post by bob on Feb 8, 2015 0:43:26 GMT -5
Yeah Ken that's about right. Some time ago("Reloader Hub" days) Chuck and I were talking about the .325 I like the cartridge even though it's an orphan but I'm not fond of the Browning and I do need a scope for my M70 .220 Swift. I'll probably end up building a rifle if I can't find one.
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Post by poohzilla on Feb 8, 2015 11:37:59 GMT -5
There's more than one way to remove the epidermis from the feline ! Looks like a good score, Bob ! Have fun !
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Post by 7mmmountaineer on Feb 8, 2015 15:24:09 GMT -5
Dang Bob that is a great sore. I was never a big Browning fan either till I actually shot a few now I wouldn't hesitate to buy one. That caliber is one I am still very interested in and will like the 338 Fed have. It's a preference thing I know but try that X-Bolt out before you just sell it.
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Post by bob on Feb 8, 2015 15:51:41 GMT -5
Chuck, you are probably right about the Browning however I want a M70 from each manufacturing period. Pre war, post war transition, post war pre'64, last of the New Haven classic and one representing the new Carolina plant. All are controlled feed actions. I should be able to sell the rifle for what I payed as long as I'm in no hurry. Some times it pays to be a loyal customer as I got this at my LGS.
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Post by 7mmmountaineer on Feb 8, 2015 20:41:35 GMT -5
Don't blame you for that Bob. From what I can see Winchesters are pretty sweet. I will eventually get around to getting one but I really wanted that 338 Fed. Next up might just be a 325WSM in either a mod 70 Ultimate Shadow or the X-Bolt.
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Post by bob on Feb 9, 2015 23:11:06 GMT -5
Chuck, my M70 will be wood and blue (if it aint wood and aint blued I don't own it) I know it not weather resistant but neither am I so much any more! May be we can make a deal on the X bolt! Right now the only brass I could find is Nosler.
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Post by 7mmmountaineer on Feb 10, 2015 17:42:37 GMT -5
HMMMMMMMMMM are you trying to tempt me Bob LOL. I will have my hands full enough for a while maybe if you still have it later on in the year when the bug bites me again we can talk.
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Post by bob on Feb 21, 2015 19:56:34 GMT -5
Well I picked up my.325 WSM this morning I ended up with 315 rounds of Winchester 180 and 200 gr. Acubond there maybe some 220s also. Went to the local ranch and punched myself in the shoulder a few time! Now I have to figger a way to get those cartridges ready to handload.  |
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Post by 7mmmountaineer on Feb 21, 2015 20:42:46 GMT -5
So what did you think about it Bob. I like the couple I shot.
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Post by bob on Feb 21, 2015 23:15:22 GMT -5
I liked it Chuck, it sure aint a .243 but the recoil was less than expected, about like my .300 Win. mag. I hit the block of wood I was shooting at with each shot but that doesn't mean much. I'll get serious about the cartridge when I pick up my Model 70, I'm just not a "new style Browning" fan. It is an A bolt medallion model though and nice looking even with a few dings. I just have to decide whether to pull bullets and work up my own loads or just shoot the factory stuff.
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Post by bob on Mar 23, 2015 22:35:10 GMT -5
I picked up my new in the box Model 70 Tuesday, put my Leopold 2X7 on the rifle and took it to the ranch. I haven't tried anything for accuracy yet but I put a half dozen 200 and 220 gr. bullets through it. I think I really like this rifle! Recoil even with the 220s seemed about like a 20ga. shotgun,considerably less than the Browning as it has a Limb Saver pad and it is pretty light. Now to finish off 20 or so for re-loadable cases and start the quest for "the load" 200 or 220 gr. bullets. A friend who has the .300 WSM says to expect very little cases growth which is a big plus as brass is relatively scarce.   |
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Post by bob on Mar 29, 2015 16:28:17 GMT -5
At the risk of putting everyone to sleep talking about the .325, I shot the remaining 200 & 220 gr. cartridges today, about 25 rounds. The 200 gr bullets were CT Accubond and the 220s were Winchester Power Points Recoil as I indicated before was not bad, accuracy was quite good. Virtually all 25 rounds went into a 1" grid square now I hope to be able to do as well with hand loads. Now to find bullets and the right recipe !!
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Post by hacker54 on Mar 29, 2015 18:56:02 GMT -5
Sounds like you will have some fun finding that recipe. I am on the search to find one for the 6.8 SPC using CFE223. Waiting on a reply from Hodgdon as for know they don't list this powder for that caliber as of yet. If I don't get an e-mail back I'l phone them to seek their advise.
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Post by bob on Mar 29, 2015 21:56:53 GMT -5
Gary: Phone them anyway. They are great to talk to.
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Post by hacker54 on Mar 29, 2015 22:29:15 GMT -5
Bob,
Yes I'll be phoning them as they tend to be real slow to answer their emails. As I stated earlier I want to use CFE223 for the 6.8 SPC. I have got two real nice loads for my son-in-law. One for his AR in .223/5.56 and one for his bolt in .308 Win. His new AR is in the 6.8 and he would like to stick with this powder. He doesn't want to try every powder under the sun. We did get a pound each of H322 and H335 to work up some loads for the 6.8
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My daughter came from Missouri, my son and grand son, my wife and I had a nice dinner of grilled "porter house" pork chops, corn on the cobb, my son, G'son and I share 10/5. G'son is 4 minutes early though @ 10/4.
Pooh I hope you find to right house . 
