Originally Posted By: 6mm06
To my understanding, Arnold Arms got into some problem with securities and exchange, not sure exactly what.
In 1995 a buddy and I were planning an Alaska hunting trip. He was interested in a custom rifle of some sorts and I had a brochure from Arnold Arms Company. We both specifically liked the .257 Arnold Magnum thinking it would make a great antelope cartridge ( and it is), so we thought we would try to meet up with the guys from Arnold Arms since we would be flying into Seattle.
My friend arranged a meeting with the guys from Arnold Arms, to meet us at the Seattle airport on our way back from Alaska. I don't recall if Doug was there or not, but a couple of other guys were. Anyway, they brought two or three sample rifles for my friend to look at, brought them into the airport. Security took us up to their office and allowed us to view the rifles. Imagine that happening today.
Anyway, my buddy put $1200 down on a new rifle and paid the balance when it was finished. It's a nice rifle and very accurate. To my surprise this rifle became a gift to me several years later and I still have it, though don't shoot it much.
USE THIS DATA AT YOUR OWN RISK. MY ADVICE, START LOW AND WORK UP.
Here's some load data my buddy used:
100 gr. Sierra BT #1625
IMR4831, 64.0 grains
CCI 250
Here's my data:
110 gr. Nosler Accubond
IMR 7828, 67.0 gr., average velocity 3464
CCI BR2
85 gr. Nosler Ballistic Tip
Reloader 22, 68.5 gr., average velocity 3611
CCI BR2
75 gr. Hornady HP
IMR 7828, 69.2 gr.
CCI BR2
The only game I have shot with the Arnold is groundhogs, but my buddy dropped numerous antelope
over the years with the 100 gr. Sierra, and my son shot two or three with the same load.
The rifle package as purchased by my buddy consisted of the rifle in a McMillian Fiberguard stock. It looks like wood,
feels like wood but is synthetic. The stock is no longer made. The rifle also came with a Leupold Vari-X 3, 3x10 scope
set in Warne rings. It has a Jewell trigger.
My son and an antelope he dropped with the Arnold.
With an 87 gr slug running at the velocity that cartridge can produce, surprised you have anything but some skin left after hitting that ghog. Don