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<blockquote data-quote="Bobcape" data-source="post: 1834756" data-attributes="member: 13100"><p>I have a Montana in 7-08. I bought it new about 6 or 7 years ago. I love it! I did all the things to it that I do to any new factory rifle. Made sure the scope base screws and action screws were not bottomed out, ensured the magazine box wasn't binding and bedded the action. I used Talley one piece light weights and bedded them to the action. I mounted a Leupold 4.5-14X VX3 on it. Finally I recut the crown with my Manson set. I did all of that before shooting it. So, I don't know how it shot out of the box. </p><p></p><p>The load that I found that works perfect for my needs is a Hornady 150gr ELD-X and 41.1gr of IMR 4166. It is by no means a bench gun. In fact it is not easy to shoot off the bench. Fundamentals are extremely important with this light rifle. Cheek and shooting hand placement consistency are critical. When I do my part right and take my time, it pretty regularly will group between 5/8" and 3/4". It is SUCH a pleasure to carry and has a great natural point of aim for me. </p><p></p><p>Give one a try. </p><p></p><p>Bob</p><p></p><p>BTW - it is easy to shoot off my sticks and from a sitting position in the field it's not hard to ring steel at 730 yards with the CDS dial.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Bobcape, post: 1834756, member: 13100"] I have a Montana in 7-08. I bought it new about 6 or 7 years ago. I love it! I did all the things to it that I do to any new factory rifle. Made sure the scope base screws and action screws were not bottomed out, ensured the magazine box wasn’t binding and bedded the action. I used Talley one piece light weights and bedded them to the action. I mounted a Leupold 4.5-14X VX3 on it. Finally I recut the crown with my Manson set. I did all of that before shooting it. So, I don’t know how it shot out of the box. The load that I found that works perfect for my needs is a Hornady 150gr ELD-X and 41.1gr of IMR 4166. It is by no means a bench gun. In fact it is not easy to shoot off the bench. Fundamentals are extremely important with this light rifle. Cheek and shooting hand placement consistency are critical. When I do my part right and take my time, it pretty regularly will group between 5/8" and 3/4". It is SUCH a pleasure to carry and has a great natural point of aim for me. Give one a try. Bob BTW - it is easy to shoot off my sticks and from a sitting position in the field it's not hard to ring steel at 730 yards with the CDS dial. [/QUOTE]
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