Well, first day at the range with the Optima. I absolutely love this rifle and the trigger is just like my CVA rifles. Just a little less than three lbs and zero creep. I am recoil sensitive and was watching people shoot this rifle and I have to admit, I was a little hesitant. I think maybe...
Well, what the heck. I bought a pound of Blackhorn 209 today. I have the new breech plug on the way. Dang near bought the Barnes bullets they had, but I am sticking with the Hornady.
Big thanks. This is what the forum is all about. Got hooked up with Marty and the other folks. Not only got good hunting info, but will be helping their organization this fall.
Well, I went out to the range today. 7mm-08 with the Accubonds and Big Game were less than impressive. However, I was seating depth testing and the groups were tightening up. I just didn't get to finish.
Right now, looks like I will be taking the 6.5 CM with the Norma Bondstrikes. I loaded...
I actually have one of the Big Game loads that was promising. 45.5 grains at 2738fps Avg. ES of 7 and SD of 5. I had one flier in the group and not sure if it was me, so I need to run a couple of group tests. Thanks.
Alright, I am drilling down on the 140 AB for the 7mm-08. I see negative and positive comments on the Hornady bullets. I ran some testing on Varget with pretty crappy results. I am going to try the Staball 6.5. I got really stable velocities with the Hornady bullets with that powder.
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Need to work a load up for NC deer. Expectation are shots no longer than 200 yards. Got time to work up a couple of loads. Rifles are
Ruger American 6.5 Creedmoor - I have a good amount of time behind this rifle. It is set up more for the bench with a Tactical scope, but it eats just about...