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9 years 11 months ago #44201 by Libertarian623
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Bipe- Just a notched bag in front and a rear bag. It was a ladder test, and I think he was interested in knowing what I was capable of. He did offer a lead sled but I declined. He did say it was uncommon for someone to one hole there first group in his shop. I told him it was uncommon to have that kind of quality reloads on the first attempt. I have a huge amount of respect for his work. I will post some video when the test batch comes back, I am chumping at the bit to get at it . But there is just no way I am calling him to check and see if it is done. he said a week and I will give him a month. I find there is no quicker way to destroy a good vender relationship than to pester them.

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9 years 11 months ago #44202 by bipe215
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That is impressive!

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9 years 11 months ago #44206 by 1911a1 punisher
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Great info. It is so useful when people share their load info and results. I've save alot of time and $ looking at what has worked, and failed for fellow shooters. I use the 175 Match Kings in LC brass with 42 grains of IMR 4895. I am able to hit consistently at 1200 with this load.
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9 years 11 months ago #44208 by Libertarian623
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1911- what kind of groups where you holding at 1200 or what size plate and hit percentage. And was it stable after that. Also just curious what primer where you using. Thanks for sharing.

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9 years 11 months ago #44243 by Libertarian623
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Just got the first 50 rounds yesterday. Had a structure fire yesterday and today in 20 below. I don't think I will be getting to the range anytime soon. But they are ready and waiting.

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9 years 11 months ago #44252 by silverman1
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I went to WY prarie dog hunting last spring, and used my AR 10 (LR308)
It surprised me how 168 grain match bullets from 3 different brands had so drastic differences in them.
It was to windy to get a ''perfect'' performance test, but in my rifle the sierra and hornady ,in the morning while it was cool out, watching the vapor trail ,would fly straight with nothing but wind drift, and drop plainly visable .
When I used Nosler bullets , they would fly straight out to 6 to 700 yards, and would all at once zip off to the left , right into the wind up, or down , just totally out of control.
A friend with a custom bolt gun , my noslers tracked dead on in it.
I guess what I am saying is if you are not getting what you feel is the best accuracy out of your load, keep experimenting.
In Ohio, most ranges are 200 yds or less, and my experimental lab was my trip to WY, so I tool 5 separate loads out to try, but I had 800 rds of my favorite loads with me.
I tried 100 of the 125 gr varmint loads,and worked great out to 100 yds. but after that the wind whipped them around like a piece of paper.
Good luck in developing your load, sounds like you have some good help.

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9 years 11 months ago #44261 by 1911a1 punisher
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Shooting at an 18" plate. I hit 8-9 times out of 10 at 1200 AFTER I figure the wind out. As far as groups at that distance, I would be lying if I told you a measurement. I am no match shooter. I am a hunter and shoot to get rounds on target. I am using standard Winchester Large Rifle primers. I have never tried hitting further out than 1200. My scope is out of adjustment and I am holding over at that distance. By the ballistics charts, it should go sub-sonic shortly after 1200. This is definitely not the most accurate load I have tried, but this load shoots good in every 308 I own. The convenience of having only one load, coupled with my laziness, has prevented me from reaching any further.

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9 years 11 months ago #44262 by Libertarian623
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1911 that's awesome shooting. I am hopeful that my round will stay stable through the trans sonic range. Would be fun to try some really long shots with it. I have the perfect location with a unlimited range. Its great for getting dope fast on different rounds. Thats where I will see what happens to this round in the spring

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9 years 11 months ago - 9 years 11 months ago #44264 by Siscowet
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1911a1 punisher wrote: Shooting at an 18" plate. I hit 8-9 times out of 10 at 1200 AFTER I figure the wind out. As far as groups at that distance, I would be lying if I told you a measurement. I am no match shooter. I am a hunter and shoot to get rounds on target. I am using standard Winchester Large Rifle primers. I have never tried hitting further out than 1200. My scope is out of adjustment and I am holding over at that distance. By the ballistics charts, it should go sub-sonic shortly after 1200. This is definitely not the most accurate load I have tried, but this load shoots good in every 308 I own. The convenience of having only one load, coupled with my laziness, has prevented me from reaching any further.

Once you get a round that s accurate and reliable, it makes a lot of sense to get to know it like the back of your hand. That is my philosoph as well.
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8 years 8 months ago #47538 by JustMe
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Lib, It's been over a year since you promised and update. Have you made it back to the range yet and ready to give us an update on your reloads?

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