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.375 Holland & Holland Magnum
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    Posted: 01 December 2023 at 19:05
Well, I got back up to the range this week. Had to shoot a couple and decide which one to take on the deer hunt next weekend. I took the 308 I had Hart build me, I think I posted pictures back when I got it, but here it is again. I got it last year in the midst of moving and didn't get a chance to shoot it. I still don't have my reloading bench setup, but I had a few different 308 loads stashed away. I grabbed a couple part boxes to get it on paper and see how it feels. This load is one I had for a rifle I don't have anymore. 150gr Herter bullets and surplus 4895! Bullets from the 70s and powder from the 60s probably. I shot this without my lead sled, just off my bag. I wasn't crazy about the MacMillian design I picked this time, but it feels nice while shooting. Looks like it has potential and solidifies my opinion that the 308 is one of the best shooting rounds ever developed. 
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That looks great to me.
I may not agree on the 308 but how can you complain about a group like that. Good job, the deer had better watch out.Clap


Edited by d4570 - 01 December 2023 at 19:23
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Yep, I always felt that the 308 is one of those inherently accurate cartridges.

M700 action, but what is the overall weight?  looks heavy for me.

congratulations on getting a shooter, I guess hart knows how to build them.
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Bear, 700 SA, McMillian stock, 22" Hart fluted barrel, Cerakote Sniper black. I took the Zeiss off that it has on in the picture and put a 3.5-10VX3 on it. It is not as heavy as it looks, not sure exact weight, but not any heavier than my other 700s or Standard Mdl 70s. 
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Bear, you got me thinking, so I set it on the bathroom scales for kicks and grins. 8.4lbs as you see it. The 7mm08 I had Hart build with the slightly different stock (no monte carlo) is 8.2lbs. For reference my standard out of the box Ruger 77 Hawkeye in 243 with a 2.5-8 VX3 weighs 8.4 also. 
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8.5 is about average for a 22 inch bolt rifle with scope.

My new rain gun, Hawkeye with 3-9x Leupold weighs right at 8.5#   heavy for me, spoiled by Kimbers
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That's a shooter! Cool
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