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I own one of each. The Stevens is the better rifle. It's rock solid and has a better safety IMO. Being a .30-06 with that lite carbon stock, it kicked like two mules, so a put a heavier Hogue stock on it. After a reasonable break-in period, it shot sub MOA with the original stock and still...

That's good question. Based on the pics on the web-site, I'm going to say yes, but it's worth double checking. http://www.legacysports.com/products/howa/barreled-actions

I asked this question in another forum and didn't get a lot of responses, not enough to feel confident anyway. I have an adult length Hogue stock for a Howa 1500 (short action). In came in a two stock .308 youth package, but unless my son gets a lot bigger than I (doubtful) there will be never...

Mine is a 7mm WSM. With Federal Premium Factory Ammo it shoots like a laser. I am not able to do as well with handloads though:-(

They are going to penetrate and fly about the same trajectory wise, so the one that makes the bigger hole going in is the answer. 165 and 140 with premium bullets are the best weights for the two respectively IMO. If I still had a .270 I'd shoot a high BC 140 gr bullet for everything.

I owned a Howa built S&W 1500 in .30-06 that was probably the most accurate rifle I ever had. I traded it for a Win Model 70 Feather Weight 06 that is also very accurate. That was back when I could only afford one rifle. If I could find that Smith back, I'd buy it back in a second. I...

As someone stated earlier, IN GENERAL the most accurate and best performing loads I have found for cup and core bullets are in the mid range (between the start and max). I have particularly found it useful to back Nosler Ballistic Tip velocity off of the max due to their rather violent...

I agree on the .530s over the .535s. You won't like those .535s IMO. You can always use a thicker patch if the .530s aren't tight.

Haha! Here's the thing savanahsdad.....these are going to be shot in a Model 70 Featherweight than kicks like friggin mule. So I can tell you from experience, the first 6 or 8 I shoot will be the best, regardless!:cuss::banghead:

A slight change in topic, but are the rich copper colored Sierra bullets softer than the brighter, brassier colored Speer and Hornady bullets?

Well, I haven't weighed them. I thinking it's actually less than 1/5. Just judging by how they feel, it feels like less than 20 rounds worth each. So 1/6 maybe? I just wanted to load one good batch for some range work. I may just load two separate batches. That why I'm looking for input.

I am not sure why Hodgdon would keep both types in the market as they are clearly the same at present.

To be totally honest with you RC, this very can of 414, with 56.0 grains pushing 165 Nosler Ballistic Tips did produce the best group of my life. From a $199 Stevens 200 no less! A dime would have covered it and it was from 115 yds. Follow-ups weren't quite as good, but confirmed it was no fluke.

So, I understand lot differences and have been reloading for 25 or 30 years. I know in general not to mix lots and I have never done this. I have about 1/5 of a can of each left. So, 2/5 of a pound. The H414 I got probably seven years ago and the 760 about three. With the caveat that I'm...

So I have read in several places how these two are the exact same powder now. I've read in enough places to believe that in current production, it is true. However, my trusty old 4th edition Hornady Manual has significantly different load date for the two in .22-250. So my question is, when...

I have had very good success with Burris FFIIs in their price range. In head to head lowlight comparisons with even more expensive Leupolds, Nikons, and Bushnells I have owned, the FFIIs held up very well. That said, for a little more money, the standard by which others are measured is the...

I have to disagree with that statement. I think the .30-06 is absolutely the master for killing deer and similar game. I've owned three and currently own two. I've also owned a 7-08, .308, 7mm WSM, .270, .350 Rem Mag and .30-30. All will get the job done, but the .30-06 does it best all...

God no! Don't get one. If you do, you'll want another, and then a 3rd:-) The above comparison is valid. However, if you move up to 190s, 200s, 220s, the 06 clearly out slugs the short .308. I have a .308 and love it, but it ain't no 06 when you move up to heavies. Plus, I promise you, you...

I don't understand the "hard to find ammo" argument. I see 7mm WSM ammo available and nearly every gun store I go to. The Bass Pro in Columbia MO has 5 different factory loads available. Nearby Midway more than that. And that is the more obscure 7mm flavor. The 270 version is available...

I have a 7mm WSM. I actually like it a tad better cause .284 160 grain bullets seem optimal at these velocities for medium game (although I doubt any elk would tell the difference between that and a 150 from a .270 WSM.) The problem I have with these rounds is duplicating factory performance...