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boomer68 replied to the thread Range day - 240 Wby.Unfortunately I didn't pay attention to which shot went astray. I will try the 4 shot group. I'm also going to check stock and mounts... -
boomer68 replied to the thread Range day - 240 Wby.Tried H4831 with the 85gr TSX. Not sure if it was me on that stray shot. It was pretty cold and my hands were freezing lol The other...
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boomer68 replied to the thread Range day - 240 Wby.I'll get some 7828 and give it a try.
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boomer68 replied to the thread Range day - 240 Wby.Alliant powders are pretty difficult to find these days. I was thinking of maybe trying Retumbo.
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boomer68 replied to the thread Range day - 240 Wby.A chrono is on my list of things to get :) Estimating 3200-3300 from the 24in barrel.
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Got out to the range to test some loads in my Vanguard. Looking promising. Hornady 95gr SST H4831 CCI200
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boomer68 replied to the thread 416 Weatherby.Will have to buy a few 8lb once I get a load chosen lol
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I’ve shot my boy’s 378 Wby with the brake off and it does get your attention. My 416 Wby is pleasant to shoot with 350 or 400gr...
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boomer68 replied to the thread 416 Weatherby.I have owned and shot most of the Bee's and the worst so far was an older Japanese .378 with no brake and a lighter contour barrel. Just...
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boomer68 replied to the thread 416 Weatherby.Not sure what bullets yet. Most likely TTSX or Swift if I can find some. Got brass already, so must get the rifle now :)
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I had good results with H4350. The Speer 350 gr Mag Tips at 2900 fps and the 400 gr PT at 2700 fps. JD338
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Got my eye on a nice Mk V Safari and was wondering what a good powder would be for 350-400gr bullets. Alliant powders seem to be almost...
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I kept them in case ever needed to reference something. Glad I can pass it on.
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I have a whole shelf of old manuals, it is amazing how often you find yourself looking in one because a cartridge did not make the cut...
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Here is some load data from some old manuals of mine.
