Got to shoot my new 223 bull barrel today, and it's gonna be a shooter. I had a couple boxes of my Dad's reloads left from 20+ years ago, one box of 70 gr. and one box loaded with 53gr. match hollow points. I got on paper and fired a few of the 70's. Acceptable but not good. I then fired 3 of the 53's. Had a 3/8 group at 25 yds. I'll get out this weekend and do a real test with some fresh loads at 100 yds.
I also just came upon a 280 ultra with a 26" barrel. I don't have all my stuff on hand to load yet, so I bought a box of Rem green box, 165 gr. This rifle is impressive! I've never shot a 280 and didn't know what to think, but this gun really launches one without killing on the other end.
This too will get some load work up, and probably remain in the Handi Harem.
Wonder what caliber I need next?