Update to previous post (got this mint condition Savage 110DL LH in 30-06 SPRFLD - mid 1980s production).
Took her to an indoor range today and shot through it PPU 150gr SP, PPU 165 PSPBT, and Winchester Power Point 165gr PSP. Wasn't the best accuracy testing - only had an hour, and the range benches aren't super. Tried to let the barrel cool for 3 minutes between shots. At 100 yards goal was to get it hitting 2 inches above point of aim. The rifle seemed to prefer the 150gr PPU ammo (best group I got was 1.5") and the Winchester PP 165 gr ammo (best group 1.35"). Still have some tweaking to get it where I want it, but was happy to see that there wasn't a huge difference in point of impact between those two loads. Will buy up some other types of ammo to see what works best. Scope mounting seemed to hold tight; no slippage of the tube or any of the screws I can tell.

The trigger was a big limiting factor - it is stiffer and heavier than I thought originally. Had to seriously focus on a steady squeeze and clean break in order to not have flyers. I will drop the stock and see if I can lighten the trigger pull weight (assuming it has the three screws with the trigger weight one being the slotted flathead screw correct?). Other thing I'm sure skewed the results is not having enough time to let the barrel cool completely between shots. It was not hot to touch, but very warm to touch for all shots.

All in all for first time out, shooting only total of 40 rounds, I'm happy that it is certainly hunting accurate for my purposes.


165 gr PSP Winchester:

150 gr SP PPU: