I had to get some warranty work done on this one because it would barely chamber. They worked on the extractor; it is still a little rough on casings now and then, but at least it is useable. This is a 24" standard (not heavy) barrel BDL with 1 in 12 twist. At this point I have a Leupy VXII in 3x9 on it. This was my first try with Ultramax Remanufactured ammo; 52 grain ballistic tip and I did about 40 rounds in 3 round groups. Well, I was having way too much fun and forgetting my stock weld, so I had some flyers now and then. My last 4 groups from a sandbag ran about 1 to 1 & 1/4 inches. We need to get us down to 3/4" groups. At least that is my modest ambition.

This rifle is mainly for fun; I also plan on decapitating some small tasty critters with it late this year or early next. My shooting never exceeds 200 yards because of terrain and vegetation. At this point I don't plan on reloading. If any of you have some thoughts on good factory ammo and bullet weight, I would like to hear.