Well, I went into Cabelas to buy an American Ranch in 450 finally, then I saw the wooden stock with the same brake on it and made the mistake of asking the gentleman behind the counter what it was. Kong story short, you're welcome, as soon as I had the rifle in my hands, I knew I was going home with it. Such a beautiful rifle! I'm tossing around the idea of getting a scope for it, but not sure I need one as well as it shoots from the bench with the iron sights. I couldn't wait for brass, bullets, and dies, so I bought a box of Hornady 250 FTX to sight the gun in. Wow! My last three three shot groups at 100 yards were less than 2", with two touching in two of them. Color me happy, and impressed! I've always been a decent shot, so I know the gun is on. I have two OCW tests ready for tomorrow with the 225 FTX and the 300 XTP. I am using Lil'Gun for each, but am trying to get some data for 300-MP as well. I mean, I can always surmise a good starting point, and work up safely to a max charge, but I'd like to have some more experience testing established data first so I can see how my rifle likes full house loads, vs middle of the road charges, etc. I have been reloading for a few years, and have never had a rifle that has not shown pressure signs at max book charges. I spend a lot of time on the 6.5 Creedmoor forum, and a lot of guys shoot the 140+ class bullets with well over established boox max for H4350, but my rifles have never gone more than 41.5 grains at 2850-ish, and anything more starts to spell trouble.
Anyway, sorry for the rambling. If you guys have this rifle and have some sweet pet loads you like, let me know, if you would. Stay safe, and have fun!