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Yes, 180 Barnes TSX.

Highly recommend the Sauer 100 or 101. I've had nothing but good experiences with them. They handle and fit me better than any other current production rifle.

I too am impressed, especially with the given powder, nothing special about imr 4350. Efficient magnum performance from the given powder charges and velocities/ accuracy achieved. I worked up to 67, 68, 69 for the 220's. 72-73.5gr for the 180's, 70-70.5 for the 200's. I'd like to use the...

Got back out to the range, pretty much got to where I wanted to. 180's 3190 fps 200's 220's- Best accuracy was this load but bolt lift was bit heavy. Going to back off this load and stick with the original 67gr pictured above.

For rifle, it would be an old .177cal Gamo pellet rifle at the age of 12. At 13 I was introduced to center fire. My mentor introduced me to several rifles in that season of life, in 30-30, 38-55 in M94, m92?. Lee Enfield No.4 MK1 .303 brit and Swedish Mauser M38 in 6.5x55, Marlin 1895 in 45-70...

I'm hoping to match RWS factory velocity. They have the 187gr H-mantle at 3180 fps, and my rifle actually shot them at the exact same velocity as the listed velocity. With a bullet 7 grains lighter Id like to see 3200 fps.

Thank-you! Interesting to see. I had some loads tested with 67gr and 220gr for average of 2813 fps and .7" group and 72gr with 180s at 3140 fps.

Hi guys. My lap down is down, so I can't access my quick load program. If anyone has the time, that would much appreciated. Looking for some loads for 8x68s with IMR 4350. Coal. 3.560" H20 capacity from rws brass 86.5gr Barrel length 25.5" Bullets im looking at is Sierra Game Kings 220, 200...

308 win- Ruger M77 Scout, Ruger m77 compact, Weatherby Vanguard- probably going to sell the compact. Handy but the scout does the same but more. 30-06 SPRG- Howa 1500 SS, CZ 557, Cz 600, Mauser m18 8x57-Voere, Zastava, Tikka, Sauer, CZ, Brno, Husqvarna, Sporters- As per my user name, my favorite...

Getting rifles for guiding and moose season ready! Doing some ammo testing and sight ins. 100 Yard 3 shot groups. Looking pretty good!

That ammo varies from lot# to lot #. Shot a few rounds at the range at 2630 fps out of Cz 550 24in barrel, then i opened a new box with a different lot number and right off the bat, the POI changed, shot 2 inches lower, the garmin showed me a consistent 2450 fps.

Black bear shot with my Brno Zkk 602 in 8x68s. 224gr Cone point bullet at 2820 fps. 300 yard shot, double shoulder, bullet found on the off side.

Tagged out on 200lb meat bear, 300 yard shot, bear dropped on the spot. Double shoulder shot with my brno 8x68s at 2820 fps, found the 224gr RWS cone point bullet on the off side. Recovered weight 134gr, so 60% weight retention. Bullet in my opinion is on the softer side, will get around this...

9.3x62 for me. Personally like the metrics in general, the history they come with. The Mauser 98's and clones. Used 285gr PPU bullets during my 2014 season. Did great on moose, deer, and bear. Great penetration.

Hard to pick one but as of lately I've been really enjoying the Sauer 100 and 101 models. Have them in 6.5x55, 8x57, and 9.3x62 Really like the ergonomics on them and longer LOP. A few of my Mauser's are also top picks. I tend to rotate between them depending on weather or what I'm hunting, and...