Wow, you must have been really busy this is an old post. Welcome back and post an update on this rifle if you ever make it go bang. And let your rifle tell you what bullet weight it likes best, you'll be better off in the long run. I just bought my 3rd 257 and plan on trying 80, 90, 100 and 110 gr ammo before I decide. Waiting on my Talley mounts to show up this week.