Rifle is Savage 10FP(?), 22" barrel, 9" twist, .015 "jump". Primers have been CCI 400 except Win 748 which used CCI 450. Have tried "jumps" of .010", .015", .020", .025" and settled on .015 as providing the tightest and most consistent groups. All 55gr - 65gr bullets from Sierra, Nosler and Hornady consistently provide 100 yd., 3 shoot groups in the .265" - .500" range using Varget. The rifle is very accurate for as long as I am "on" that day.

Powders I have tried with the 70 gr. Speer: Rl-15, Benchmark, TAC, H335, Win 748, Varget (limited use). Today I will return to Varget to examine if I may have made some initial errors with this powder.

After more than 100 trial rounds, I am unable to achieve groups smaller then ~1.0" with this bullet. Most groups are in the 1.0" to 1.5" range which is good enough for deer hunting. However I believe better accuracy is possible. The combination of Win 748 w/CCI 450 gave the best groups ~5/8" but that was only at excessive/dangerous pressure levels.

Deer season will soon be upon us and I am determined to use this bullet this season. Its structure, shape, and weight (and reviews) lead me to believe it will the a great choice for the combination of woods and open areas in my hunting vicinity.

If any readers have this same bullet/rifle combination and have achieved accuracy nirvana please reveal your secrret. Helpful suggestions from others will also be greatly appreciated.

Continued best wishes and good health to all.