Eh Tim, let me see now.
Had trouble wi the the 7x57, forgot to install the
sling swivel stud. Carrying the rifle in one hand and trying to use the binocs
with the other did not work too well. The 375 Win is for the the tree stand up north at the end of Nov.
So I used the 257 R #1 with 100gr Nosl Partition a very deadly rig. Besides
the 6x HBR scope on the 7x57 has too little FOV and the reticle is too fine.
I thought I might get by, but out in the field things are not the same as on the range.
Hit the deer at the junction of the head and neck, only spoiled 25% of the neck roast. Bullet destroyed the vertebra and went out the other side.
I am going to make new brass for the 257 R Handi next week and take it for the WT doe using 100gr Speer Hot Core. The old brass is not trustworthy any
more. The Handi 257 is much easier to carry.
Andy
You are not late my birthdat is today, Thank you.