Tom, <br><br>Thanks for the forum switch. I was half way through the first post when I realized it was in the wrong forum. But I was too lazy to shift it.<br><br>I like your scheme for my wife. I think I can use something like it on her. I also like your fix for the 22-250. That shows very good planning.<br><br>I find the Ruger 77 attractive in its reliability and durability, but what do you do about the trigger. Also how accurate are the new Ruger-made barrels. I have mostly Rems. I 've generally been comfortable with their accuracy and adjustable triggers. But I have misgivings re ruggedness of the extraction system. On the other hand, I've never had any problems with them. <br><br>Thanks for the reference to Fed GM in .30-06. I'll try it. I probably also should try the .22 Rem Target V and Sub-Sonic. You never know when you'll get another lot that turns out to be really good. <br><br>I think I neglected to mention the parameters re my .22 ammo quest. I already had several modest lots of highly accurate ammo. My goal was to find the most accurate ammo at a cheap to medium price. The search tended to be narrowed by what others in my gun club had already found to be acceptably accurate. I only tested the good stuff to get benchmarks re my own performance. My kids are starting to become significant consumers of ammo. I also had 2 modest lots of Rem HV HP which were quite accurate. The POI on the cheap stuff is gatifyingly the same.<br><br>I've found Fed GM .22 to perform well in pistol. I use it mostly in my S&W 41.<br> <br>Apropos of kids, my oldest has just joined our gun club's junior rifle division. We'll see where that takes him. It's a very strong program. They have excellent coaching, equipment, and performers. We've already sent 2 the medals in the 1996 & 2000 Olympics. I'm told we have a good chance of adding a third for 2004. We'll see.<br><br>John