While it seems that Hornady has re-invented the wheel with this round, it is still fun to shoot and accurate. I love that it has very modest recoil, even in a light and handy rifle. With my first batch of hand loads and factory loads, it shoots less than an inch at 100 yards. What more could I want from a hunting rifle that will be used for occasional target fun?
I'm sure the 130 grain X bullet at 2800-2900 will kill the deer at the ranges we shoot them. Good SD at factory 30-06 velocities and 243 recoil, it's a winner in my book.
I still have a 300 Weatherby, 300 Win Mag and 7mm Rem Mag if I want more punch. But we were looking for something that was easier to carry, handier to shoot and had less punishing recoil. It checks all boxes so far.
The other plus, we got it for $375. Can't beat that. I can't say that my Weatheby or Sakos were that cheap.
