Roy,
I was out for a slow day of fireforming. My bro and I were shooting at a 5" gong at 734yds. Boy what a difference after shooting fairly anemic fireform loads then launching a couple formed full loads. Formed load shot roughly 6 MOA less of elevation and 4 MOA of wind difference. AND the time of flight was reduced a bunch too. No coyotes today. Saw 6, all in about 5 minutes, while I was stalking a deer but they weren't a priority. Next weekend they will be. Very fun day.
I did shoot one coyote last week at 227yds. I wish I had my camera because the damage a 140gr Berger did on that thing was unreal. I would decribe the exit wound(hole) but I truly don't think anyone would believe it.
502bullelk,
There are several good gunsmith's in Idaho and one exceptional one is known to visit this sight. Ray Romain built my first 6.5 Gibbs and now rebuilt the same rifle 10 years later. But he is in PA. I have had Jim Brockman (Gooding, ID.) build a .250 Ackley Improved for my wife and it turned out better than we hoped. Jim is the only only one in Idaho I have had personal experience with. My advice to you is do your homework and don't try to go the cheap route. Spend your money and get it done right.
Good luck.
Dave