An update on my Browning XBolt Max Long Range in 300 Win mag. Sent it off to Pendelton Ammunition to work up an optimum load for it. I don't reload and wanted it verified at a minimum of 500 yards. This is going to be my primary elk rifle. Just turning 60 I figured I better have someone else do it before I don't need a long range rifle anymore...lol.
Steve West and Pendelton did an outstanding job. They kept in constant contact with email and phone calls. We discussed what I was looking for, type of hunting and expectations. I wanted a heavy bullet, as the rifle had the twist rate for one. I also had him add a Burris Veracity scope and 2 sets of custom turrets. One at 2,000 foot elevation for my east TN huting and one for 6,000 foot elevation for my CO hunts. The average at the ranch I will hunt at is 6,0000 to 8,000. Steve ended up with 0.50 inch MOA group using 220 grain ELD-x bullets at 2,795 fps. He also verified the turrets out to I think it was 750 yards. Farther than I will shoot! I took the rifle out to do a little shooting and verified the 0.5 inch MOA.
I'm not getting a thing for saying this!!!! Just outstanding service and really nice people. Can't wait until November.