New rifle!! *Range update*

[Addicting]

First off, thank you all for the kind words. Now to the range report:

EXCUSES!!!
1: I was all hopped up on Mt. Dew
2: I haven't been shooting as much as I should
3: It was cold
4: Low power optic
5: lever action

Ok. Now that that's out of the way, I took the rifle out yesterday with a low pressure load I pulled out of my butt. Velocity was 100fps slower than what it should have been. I didn't estimate engraving pressure correctly, and my fired case capacity was a little more than expected. The results weren't great, I think there just wasn't enough case fill. But the gun didn't blow up and it gave me an opportunity to run some rounds through the action.
I regrouped and changed some numbers around to reflect my velocity. I loaded up 10 more rounds for velocity testing over a 3 grain span.
Velocity ranged from 2560 to 2660fps @ 30 degrees an 30 in Hg. The brake was doing its job, recoil was similar to a .308.
I told myself I would be happy with 1.5" groups out of this rifle, but I think I can do better than that after today's outing. I've got 20 rounds down the barrel at this point.

For the cold bore shot, I had ran a couple patches through and then oiled the bore. I'm using a Wilson barrel and they are lapped at the factory. I've found break in to be minimal.
the bottom right, I jerked the hell out of the trigger. Bottom left, I don't know if it was me or the gun. Either way I think it shows some potential.
I'm excited to try some heavier bullets and slower powders. View attachment 209957

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Already shooting better than the Duke! Lol

 

[Kacee]

Looks nice with the optics.

 

[220yotekiller]

That is a real beauty, not a Marlin fan but I would own that in a second.

 

[WNC2500]

That is a real beauty, not a Marlin fan but I would own that in a second.

x2 Totally agree. I have had Marlin 30-30, but that one catches the eye for sure.

 

[p_ham]

I'm finally getting around to working up a load for this thing..275gr Shock Hammers, LVR powder loaded at 2.7" playing with crimp. Calculated velocity isn't anywhere near where it should be, I'm going to see if I can get ahold of Steve and see if he has an idea what the engraving pressure would be. Also switching to magnum primers, I think I'm not getting a good powder burn. Pretty happy with the results so far I terms of accuracy. If I can get the speed up where I want I'll be in high cotton.

3rd groups because these bullets are ~$2 a piece












Big velocity swing on this one, hopefully the mag primers straighten it out.

 

[EastTNHunter]

51gr med crimp looks good

 

[morgaj1]

Interesting project!

 

[p_ham]

Well it's settled. Plenty good for a 300yd gun.

 

[ludville1]

Really nice, congrats!

 

[std7mag]

@p_ham,
So are you saying that the rifle should be good for a 300 yard shot?
Or that target was at 300 yards?

The devil is in the details.

 

[p_ham]

@p_ham,
So are you saying that the rifle should be good for a 300 yard shot?
Or that target was at 300 yards?

The devil is in the details.

If that was a 300yd group I'd quit my day job!

Bullet performance wise it's good to 400, but I'd have to aim at the moon to get it there!

 

[noharleyyet]

Not a thing wrong with a beautiful gal that knows how to cook.

 

[220yotekiller]

great job, that's a lever gun l could get behind.