Hi again polack,

I'm sure my rifle is capable of, better than what I got out of it that day at the range. (You know when you're having a good day at the range.......and you know when you're rushing things.....and I was indeed rushing that day.) But I know that I like the way the rifle feels when I handle it. Another 673 in 6.5 Remington Magnum would make a nice "set" indeed!

The reason I want to work up some good loads with the heavier premiums bullets is for when we get back to Alaska. I wouldn't feel comfortable with the 200 grain bullets when in big bear country. And the best of the 225's are actually better at retaining energy and velocity at long range as well. (Though I can't think of any thing in Pennsylvania that I'd feel uncomfortable with the 200 grain bullets on.)

Yeah....wouldn't it be great if they all shot that well right out the box!

Let us know how they perform.....

Dave