DJR.222 Posted January 1, 2012 Report Share Posted January 1, 2012 Hi all, thought I’d put some pics up of me new .257 Bob. She was made by my local gun/rifle smith. The action is L/H Tikka 695 originally off a .270, the barrel is a med weight 26' Lothar Walther, The Stock is a grade AA fancy from Richard's microfit stocks in the states, T8 silencer, and on top I have put a 3-18x50 Swarovski Z6i. Up to now I have only shot some 117gr Remington factory ammo which was rubbish, but had a success with some home loads which me old man helped me with, They comprise of 85gr Nosler ballistic silver tip bullet, 39grs of reloader 15 and federal match primers, managed to get hole on hole more or less. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullet boy Posted January 1, 2012 Report Share Posted January 1, 2012 Lovely looking gun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davy Holt Posted January 1, 2012 Report Share Posted January 1, 2012 very nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verminator69 Posted January 1, 2012 Report Share Posted January 1, 2012 Nice fella Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underdog Posted January 1, 2012 Report Share Posted January 1, 2012 That is a sweet little cartridge and I wish it was more popular over here. Kudos to you sir U. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
labstaff Posted January 1, 2012 Report Share Posted January 1, 2012 Nice bit of kit! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aister Posted January 1, 2012 Report Share Posted January 1, 2012 beautifull rifle, lovely wood :good: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haytime Posted January 2, 2012 Report Share Posted January 2, 2012 Now I like that....lots :good: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon123 Posted January 2, 2012 Report Share Posted January 2, 2012 Nice rifle you have there mate :good: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJR.222 Posted January 2, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 2, 2012 Thanks for your comments, Like underdog said i also wish it was more popular over here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dougy Posted January 2, 2012 Report Share Posted January 2, 2012 Looks OK to me, Looks a bit heavy :yp: :yp: What you going to shoot with that thing Is a rabbit rifle and occasional fox if its passing buy Why didnt you get a 30.06 TTFN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJR.222 Posted January 2, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 2, 2012 Well Dougy as you know its no heavyer than your 22-250 and if i need a .30 cal I have a broad choice on me ticket. All i can say im goin for your 350yrd record!!!! And as for shooting it its doin well on paper with them 85grs, Maybe pop wed or thurs night, dont forget we goin bush thursday lunch!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texas Posted January 2, 2012 Report Share Posted January 2, 2012 Nice looking rifle fella Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dougy Posted January 2, 2012 Report Share Posted January 2, 2012 Well Dougy as you know its no heavyer than your 22-250 and if i need a .30 cal I have a broad choice on me ticket. All i can say im goin for your 350yrd record!!!! And as for shooting it its doin well on paper with them 85grs, Maybe pop wed or thurs night, dont forget we goin bush thursday lunch!!! Oh ! glad you mentined it i allmost forgot. Talking to chap in the Ac Sat night says hello,he liked you new rifle, he used to do a bit of game keeping I said i'll pass on his best wishes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJR.222 Posted January 2, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 2, 2012 Who is he? Do i know him? think im goin to get some of that +p custom brass for it. I have sent midway a email to see if they can get any? Can push some 75grs over 3700 fps then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bedwards1966 Posted January 2, 2012 Report Share Posted January 2, 2012 I'm not one for looks when it comes to guns, but I do think this looks great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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