Well, now my Ole Buddy MLM has duplicated this phenomena out of 2 of HIS '06's. Same brands of bullets, very similar results. We're going to check some of the SST's against Brand B later this week.
I'm going to do another type of check and if I get the same or similar results, I'll just send...
8mm, hey thanks for the reply and welcome to moosie's board too! Stop by and post often.
I realize that the 6.5-06 isn't an extreme "wildcat" if you will. I've been looking at these off and on for the last couple of years and have seen some very impressive groups shot out of a couple different...
One important piece of information that I should have put on this in the first place is that the barrel is a 1-10" twist, and is floated, with the action bedded in a wood stock, and I've duplicated the phenomena with 2 different scopes. Sorry about forgetting that. ;) WD
Danr According to my Point blank software; Brand A has a b/c of .435 and brand B has a b/c of .449 and a slightly fatter olgive than brand a, thus when I chambered a "dead round" to set up my bullet seating die off of this is the way they came out.
Brand A bullet IS longer than brand B.
This...
Ndak, Good to hear from ya first of all, and thanks for the response.
I have shot three 4 shot groups with these two afore mentioned loads and got about the same results out of them.
I put a lot of emphasis on the placement of the 1st shot from a cold barrel. And although the 3 after it are...
Not long ago I had loaded up 2 different 150gr loads for my '06. All componets were the same except one was "brand A" bullet and the other was "brand B" bullet. brand B had to be seated slightly deeper to stay off the lands. Both were pointed and boattailed.
To my satisfaction both shot in the...
Calif hunter, On the longer Harris Bi pods, when you shoot them from a sitting position, (assuming that you are right handed). From the seated position put your right knee up towards your right shoulder and put the rifle butt on top of it. Then put your right arm around your knee and grasp the...
1pointer, for most applications I like the pivoting models best.
The b square rototilt does sound like a handy deal. I still don't know why my buddy didn't like his b square. I've never had one.
I am sure that you know that harris makes them in different models from around 6 inches to as high...
I'd go with the Harris. I bought one and that did it, I wound up with 2 more. I like the Harris as it has never damaged a stock, can be removed or installed in about 60 seconds if you have a coin or a screwdriver on ya. They now have Pivot models which are particularly handy although a little...
Yep, I like to use them for practice myself. It is pretty hard to remember which days of which months and the shooting hours you're allowed to shoot them though. Since your From Ohio you'll be able to understand all that.
Now what relation are You with Worthless nut?
Dan, thanks for the reply. I was going to tap that Dan's Red Book for some loads, but since my other loading manual for wildcats is MIA, I thought that I'd find another good one with some of the "newer stuff" in it. After we get back from 'Bou hunting make sure that you have the dust knocked...
Acouple of questions on reloading for this caliber and wildcats in general.
What is the best source for reloading dies for this caliber (6.5-06)? Huntingtons in Ca.?
Is there a GOOD reloading manual that covers a lot of Wild cat cartridges? Most of the ones that I have seen list only a couple...
Fman, if the bullets that showed the 145fps spread were moly coated that wouldn't surprise me. When I tried moly coated bullets in my 223, a 22-250, and my Swift, they all 3 showed a definate wider spread in muzzle velocity than the uncoated ones I usually use. Consistant accuracy went away also...
Rick, those are almost the identical results I got when I compared those same 2 loads. They both shoot about the same size group, and one cleans about the same as the other.
Did ya ever get a chance to try Varget in the 223? If so how did it do? ;) WD
I can't speak for #2 feral hogs, and #3 Elk; but on deer I don't use them for my own consumption for 2 reasons.
#1 it is rare that I find the heart in undamaged or consumeable condition.
#2 way back when... a Vetrenarian told me that there can be parasites in a liver that can't be killed by...
Just 3 that I'd call varmint rigs.
Favorite, 220swift built on a Mauser 98 action, Shilen varmint weight stainless barrel, with 6-24 Redfield on it. Use Win or Norma brass, 42grains of ww760 & 50gr NBT bullets.
Second, Rem 700 243 with contour 4 shilen selct match stainless barrel, use 70gr NBT...
Most often...in a crock pot on low for about 8-10 hours with 3-4tbs each of woshester(sp) sauce and soy sauce, and 1/4 cup of Italian salad dressing.
Favorite.... for back straps marinaded at room temperature in a ziplock bag for 8-10hrs in a mixture of red wine, peanut oil, minced onion...
I have been loading for a 22-250 and a 243 owner that uses the nickel plated brass. The '250 brass is on its 4th reloading and the 243 is on its 5th reloading and both have given me no trouble at all. In fact they clean up real easy. I haven't had much experience with it but what I have had is...
1pointer, I knew you'd do it!!!! (Get started reloading). And before I forget it..congratulations on your upcomming wedding. If I wasn't so busy this weekend I'd come over and kiss the bride and eat some of your wedding cake.
I am partial to lyman and RCBS componets.
As far as reloading...
Worthynut, Welcome to Moosie's board!! It looks like you'll fit in just fine. A good person with a good sense of humor is always welcome.
I do hope that you are 18+ years of age in the event that Moosie decides to model his little Revere Ware pan again on this site.:D:D
It will also be...