carpetman: actually, I was referring to a 120gr in 25/06. Maybe it's just the way the stocks fit me but with my 25/06 or 257AI (both use 120gr Speers), the recoil is light enough that the target remains in the scope after firing..

To answer your other question, I live in Houston...Jim

my main deer gun and well worth the time. i have really enjoyed my 25-06 in the encore and have enjoyed some good success
rob k