About 15 years ago I bought a Mauser 660 in .270 out of a pawn shop. The recoil pad was crumbling and the metal had a fine bloom of red rust but internally was good. I bought it on the cheap,cleaned it up and proceded to work up some loads. I tried everything thing I could think of and it would do no better than 2" at 100 yards and most groups nearer 2 1/2". I was always suspicious of it due to it being a switch barrel design. About that time my son decided he wanted to try deer hunting and took a liking to the rifle due to the extremely smooth bolt action. (Side note: I have more than my share of accurate rifles and target guns and always encouraged my son to come along when going to the range. Although a good shot, he developed no interest in shooting any target or competing in any match but loves hunting.) Consequently he developed into a very good hunter with the patience of Job and collected many deer over the years with the Mauser. Periodically, I would offer up something new and accurate for him to use and every time he would turn me down. So every few years I load up some of the same 110 grain Sierra's that he prefers and off he goes.....oblivious. smile

Last edited by Ken Nelson; 07/12/12 10:45 AM.
Dodging lions and wasting time.....