Range report -- 1949 Winchester Model 70 .257 Roberts -- Leupold M8 3X

bushmaster1313 · #1 08-20-2018, 10:18 PM

Was able to easily get on target at 100 yards by removing the bolt and sighting through the bore.

The bench setup was not optimum, with a shaky rest. My eyes need more than 3X, a big fat circle is not the best target, and the Leupold is not parallax free at 100 yards. But I was very pleased with the overall first time performance using Nosler 110 gr. AccuBond +P.

My Friend Bob (1949 Model 70 257 Roberts)

Three rounds at 100 yards. About. 2.25"
Qualifies as 1 MOC (i.e., one Minute of Cervidae)

Same rifle with a period correct Weaver K2.5

shouldazagged · #2 08-20-2018, 11:56 PM

Beautiful rifle, in a fine caliber.

bushmaster1313 · #3 08-21-2018, 12:02 AM

I do not hunt, but I understand the attraction.
Consider me a steward on behalf of the next guy or gal to hunt with it.