The .257 Roy and AI are about neck & neck (100fps +/-) with the Roy getting the nod in velocity the Bob is a good 300fps slower with the 117gr or 120gr. Keep in mind though that the Ackley does it in a short action with 10-15grs. less powder then the Roy.

My Montana is a .325 and shoots sub MOA as did my last Kimber. I shoot a .338, .325WSM and a Rem Mtn in .375 ouch and ouch so aside from the other many rifles I own I NEED a light sheep/deer rifle since I have the medium bore thing covered.

If I go the 7-08 route I'll look hard at 120 TSX and if I go the .257AI I'll look hard at the 100TSX.

My .308 is my "camp/truck" gun and is an 18 1/2" M1A with a ten or 30rd mag and 165gr Sierra Gameking (open sights of course).
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