Hi JL:

The cousin of your 7x65R (7x64, identical ballistics) has become my "goto" deer rifle. From the factory, loads duplicate the .280 Rem, but with handloads youget into 7mm Rem territory. I found a great deal on a Sako AV 7x64, and like it so much I snapped up a Fiberclass as well.

I have been loading the 156gr Oryx with great results. My understanding from the European hunting sites is that the 7x64/65R is as popular there as the .30-06 is here. Many of those countries do not allow civilians to own military designated catridges like the 5.56, .308 or .30-06.

I'd say you have got a great gun there!

CE