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Agree. They're really trying hard to answer questions about loading and using their bullets. I've had success both on the target range and in the field with their VLD's. Good bullets and they've been very helpful about providing load data. http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k129/GuyMiner/hunting%20ph...

Why do you need a heavy barrel for 400 yard shots on deer or coyotes? Not necessary for accuracy, unless you're planning on long strings of fire. http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k129/GuyMiner/hunting%20photos/1e1841e8.jpg http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k129/GuyMiner/hunting%20photos/612eee71.jp...

Nice rifles - and wow! The photography is great!!!!

He's lured her right up to the BBQ!

Good thinking... Moose steaks!

Well, for accuracy testing, I swapped out the scope in favor of a 4.5-14x Leupold, and took it to the range with some factory loaded 150 grain Remington ammo. Here's the first group at 300 yards: http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k129/GuyMiner/hunting%20photos/equipment/IMG_0867.jpg Not stellar, but...

I'll bet that's a sweet handling, good looking rifle. I'd be tempted to try something around 140 grains, and not push it all that hard. Should make a dandy general purpose deer rifle!

Can you post a photo of it?

So, you're getting very good accuracy with a good 140 grain bullet at about 2800 - 2900 fps? Looks like the load is about worked up and ready to hunt! :D I used to tinker incessantly with my loads, trying to shave the last quarter inch off the groups or wring that last 25 fps out of them, but now I ...

That Berger VLD apparently makes a pretty good hunting bullet if a guy puts it in the chest cavity, where it belongs. I'd used 'em for target shooting with excellent results, then a couple of years ago I started hearing about using them for hunting and my ears perked up a little. I did some digging ...

"Don't disparage the Governor's Auction Tag, and the similar ones that the other states have. They do add a sizable chunk of money to the budgets of most states cash strapped Fish and Game agencies." Agree. As long as the state holds it to a very few tags like that - they can raise a lot o...

That ought to work real well!

Keep us updated with a range report when you can. I'll bet that thing lay's 'em in there...

Not my first Ruger Number One, but just got this one today. It's an early 1980's 7mm Rem mag, and it shoots pretty well too: http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k129/GuyMiner/hunting%20photos/equipment/IMG_0833.jpg http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k129/GuyMiner/hunting%20photos/equipment/IMG_0831.jpg...

Nice! Maple wood stock? I'll bet she's a shooter!

My buddy had a ranch... He raised cattle and ground squirrels. I liked to help with the ground squirrels...

That is a nice long shot. Congratulations!

I can only assume that the Kimber treats you well re accuracy?

The tourist town of Leavenworth Washington is just up the road from my place, and cougars are often seen in or near town. The gal I mentioned shot one on her back porch. A couple of Sheriff's deputies arrived at a 911 call, the homeowner had come home to find a cougar in his garage, eating his boxer...