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I thought that I had read some place that guys were hunting with Hornady Amax bullets. I have some 140gr to test out in my Steyr 6.5x55. Anybody killed anything deer size with an A max? Thanks Greg

Twister Nice piece of information takes us right back to my original question. If 1980 is the letter A and my serial number starts with an F, that puts my rifle at 1985? This can't be because this model wasn't introduced till the mid 1990's My serial number goes F62342** Thanks Greg

Thanks Twister. This date code you are referring to, is it underneath the stock? Thanks Greg

Hey fellows I have A very nice Rem VS laminate in 243. The date code on my serial number suggests this rifle was made in 1985, as the letter F is before the serial number. I was under the impression that because it has a laminate stock it would have been a newer manufacture? Did Rem sell...

Say I guys I think I will be drawn here in Alberta for the 2010 season. I am now thinking about my rifle and load choices to practice with. The two that I have in mind are my tikka 25-06 or the Steyr Pro hunter in 6.5x55. I have Barnes bullets in 100gr for the tikka and 120gr for the 6.5, I also...