Well, I got a load worked up using the 180 grain Accubonds. On the range I shot several groups under an inch. One five shot group had all five shots touching. I was ready for the Elk hunt. I...

Well, I finally got a scope put on the rifle,and loaded a few rounds to test. I put a Leupold Vx3 4.5-14 on it, and loaded some Hornady Interlock 165's with Hogdon 4831 powder. I'm not an accuracy...

My son has drawn a Colorado 21 archery deer tag, and I am hoping someone may be willing to share some information or experience with the hunt. We live in eastern Utah, and he has scouted a fair...

I live in North Eastern Utah, and out of habit always apply for either a rifle or muzzy tag here. Every one in my extended family (8) drew either Rifle, Muzzy or Archery. Hard to find a quality...

I'm going to try the Barnes 165 grain bullet. I bought 50 RP once fired cases this week. I still need to get the Reloading dies. I haven't got a scope yet, so I'm not in a big hurry. Summer goes...

I've never shot Speer bullets, is it a "Premium" bullet? Whatever that means. I've been mostly a Nosler Man, but was thinking about trying a Barnes bullet. I've shot 165s in my 30-06, but was...

Thanks everyone for the replies. I think I'll probably start with less than max loads, and hope for good accuracy. Thompson promises MOA, and I'll be happy with that. The gun has a really nice...

Doesn't anyone have experience or an opinion about the Icon? I've never owned or load for a magnum, and was looking for some pointers on any possible differences or problems I may encounter. I'm...

I'm new to this forum, and tried to post last week. Now I'll try again. I recently acquired a Thompson Icon in 300 Win Mag. I know little about The Icon, and have never owned a Magnum. I have...