I think you're right. The deer are in trouble now with that depth of snow and no supportive crust. Definately ranks as a severe winter using the OWSI...
Any reloaders buying spent casings? Don't have a clue about reloading but I know unprimed casings for Lapua magnum aren't cheap and my old man has a...
No experience with that make and since you tried different ammo and sights, look for something that is loose, barrel nut, trigger assemble something...