Has anyone out there shot the new 673's. If so, what caliber, what was the load and how did it shoot
Polack

Hi polack,

I picked up a 673 earlier last year in .350 Remington Magnum. I mounted a Leupold Vari-X III, 1.5X5X20, in Leupold's Q.D. bases and rings. (I wanted the small objective lens so I wouldn't need to remove the rear sight from the rib.) Because of some other events in my life I haven't had time to do anything other than sight it in at 100 yards with Remington factory ammo, (old run), 200 grain Core-lokts. I didn't get what I'd call stellar accuracy from it.....(doing things rather in a hurry).....but I ended up with groups sighted approximately 2" high at 100 yards...with 1 1/2" to 1 3/4" groups on average. Like I said though...I was rather in a hurry that day....had the old run ammo (may or may not have been a factor).....and had a chilly, gusty, windy, day. Not trying to make excuses.....just explaining conditions.

I had absolutely no hitches mechanically either on the range that day...or the couple of times I got out to carry it. (Not a good year for hunting...for me because of the other issues.) It was readily portable in the field....nice to not have to worry about wet or weather causing stock warpage.....and I am happy to this point! As things settle down for me personally.....I intend to give it a thorough work out. Sorry I can't give you any more information.

Oh, by the way, recoil though not absent.......was not what I call severe by any stretch! In that regard I was pleasantly surprised! I hope to see how it works out with some of the premium 225's and 250's.

Hope that helps!

Dave

akbound,
I also have the 350 Rem mag and had a 2X7 leupold mounted on it. I loaded up some 200 grainers and took it to the range the other day. After zeroing it in at a hundred I shot for accuracy. Results were hole in hole and the third shot was 3/8ths away. When I say hole on hole I mean there was a straight hole in the first shot. This gun shot the best of any gun that I ever had straight from the box. I was so impressed that I bought the 6.5 Rem and a special edition 243. I haven't shot the last two yet, when I do I hope I get the accuracy that I achieved with the 350 Rem.
Polack

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

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Except that the Model 7 is a pretty rifle, and the 673 is ughly as a mud fence!

My son has the custom 350 in the model 7 and I think I could see a little jealosy when I got the group out of the 673. Although his rifle shoots well it's not as good as a shooter as the 673. Matbe with some different loads it will come in like the 673. I must admit that without touching trigger, bedding, etc. and get the group I got, I am overly impressed. Hey akbound, I don't know what state your from but I do know that they've shot some good size black bear here in Pa. The game commision claims 800+ with some bigger ones still out there.
Polack

Hi polack,

I'm actually from PA by birth. And currently residing in Westmoreland County.....but as quickly as we can finish some other business.....we are on our way back to Alaska.

I know PA has some very large Black Bears. But the truly "big ones" are about as rare as a Pennsylvania road with no potholes! Most of them aren't nearly so large. And even with the big blackies.....I'd still feel fine with a 200 grain CoreLokt out of the .350 Remington Magnum.

You know why there are no big black bears in Alaska don't you? Because a big black bear is a slower black bear.....and a slower black bear becomes Grizzly dinner! All of Alaska's blackie's are quite moderate to small in size. The big bears there are the brownies. (Unless you get up around the polar region.....then they're the polar bears.)

Dave