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Thanks All! RIO, always good to be seated at this table! Sounds like the rifle will be taking a trip to the Gun smith. I’m glad I haven’t had time to remove the scope, I’m glad it SHOULD be an easy fix, crossing fingers. I will keep you all updated. Really hoping to have for this rifle for some back...

So I have a 270 Weatherby, which was my first rifle. I always thought I was a bad shot, but finally figured out that the scope was moving. By that time I had moved on to new rifles. This fall I was planning for a high mountain hunt and thought this rifle with a new scope would be perfect. But… I fir...

Hello Again,
After hunting around for ammo, there isn’t any 243 rounds to be found in our area. I have found a decent supply of 6.5 CM, so I think I’m going to that route.

Just curious what factory loads and bullet weight you suggest? We will be hunting Mule Deer.

Thanks again!

Thanks all for the input! Unfortunately, with our current ammunition and reloading hoarding, I think this is going to be a big factor in my decision. I think I will start the kids off with the 243 and then bump them up to the 6.5 or 257 in a couple years, granted that I can find 243 ammunition. This...

Hello 204 Team! My 12 year old daughter finished up her hunter education course this spring, so we are looking into a rifles. She has 4 younger siblings so this rifle will definitely be passed down. She is also 100 lbs soaking wet, so we won’t be shooting any 300’s Magnums for now. We will be huntin...

Well, I bought once, cried once, and am done with it, but have a smile on my face! Thanks for the advice, I went with the 20x60x80 Gold Ring. It’s not compact, but for the canyons I hunt and having youth on my side, I won’t regret the size or weight (it actually is very light) in my pack. First time...

Thanks RIO! Leupold was the direction I was headed. I was looking at the Gold Ring - 12-40x60 mm. The armored version you mentioned is that the Mark 4 version? I couldnt find the difference of the tactical Gold sting compared to just the Gold Ring. Can you explain the difference? Also thanks for the...

Hello, I’m back for some more great advice. I’m looking into spotting scopes and would like to hear your opinions. I am from WA state and also hunt Idaho. Mostly all spot and stalk, in big canyons. So I need to balance the power of the scope with the weight since climbing hills leaves me with limite...

Thank you gentleman for your information! I will tap the scope forward and call it good. I have not had a chance to get back out and shoot again, but hopefully this weekend I will be punching some holes. :D Rick, those Coopers are beautiful wood, action, barrel and scope all have great contrast; and...

Hello All, I have a question about a scope I had mounted. I had this VX2 3-9X50 mounted on my 22-250. It was done by a local gunsmith so I didn't think to check it over to closely, I was just excited to get out and shoot. My question is how close is too close for the bell of the scope to be to the t...

Thanks fellas for all the good information on the 257 Weatherby! I started with the 120 gr Partitions, but as I looked closer at the Ballistics, as you suggested, I liked the Barnes Triple Shock 100 gr. and they shot well in my gun. I took advantage of a late buck tag in WA. We had not seen many buc...

RIO, Thanks for the quick reply, great information as always! I am headed to Cabelas this after noon to bight the bullet and buy a box of shells, because Im not going to have time to reload. :mad: I hope I have great pictures to show after the hung. Thanks again, any other 257 weatherby info you guy...

Hello All, I just went out and baught a 257 weatherby because I found a great deal and because I have a late season deer hunt coming up. Nothing like a great excuse to buy another gun! 1st question- Will 100 gr bullet be enough for a large mule deer, lets say out to 300 yards or should I move to 120...

Ramos, This hunt is located in the Naneum unit located in central Wa. The unit is located directly above Ellensburg and Kittitas, if you are familiar with WA. The land ranges from farm land, desert sage brush, to forest ( Eastern Cascades- the top of bluet pass). We will be chasing Mule Deer, in the...

Hello All, I got drawn for a late season buck hunt that will allow me hike more than I normally do. So I. Am looking to gain some room in my pack and also trim some weight by finding a light weight tripod. I don't normally shoot off my tripod, I just use it for the spotting scope. Any suggestions an...