Recent content by OleBud

Looks like 2.757?

Fairly certain I just answered my own question…. I didn’t zero the calipers on the comparator tool……. Sorry gang

Hey gang. I recently got a Hornady bullet comparator and OAL gauge and case to try tweaking my XBolt next level. I’m going to try (as suggested by a friend) the 168 gr ABLR. I got everything laid out, set up, and set to go this am and measured to light finger touch pressure contacting the lands...

Yes sir, I am hand loading. I’m running the partition over a load of N165 out of a nosler case and it’s a killer. Sub moa at 100. The gun is a Browning X Bolt with a 26” barrel I believe. It’s been a killer for years and I trust it. Pretty excited to even see an elk much less try to harvest one!

Hey all. Looking at my first western hunt next year and want to try elk while I’m still young-ish enough to climb and hustle. I’m nearly 100% taking my 7 REM Mag, and looking at the bullet options. I’ve had excellent luck on deer sized game with 150 grain partition bullets, and wondered how...

Hey guys. I’m thinking of heading west for the first time in 23, and interested in Colorado for Mule Deer. Any of you have shareable info on public access? Not out for a monster, would just like a decent buck before I’m too old and slow to take on the terrain.

What are some recommendations for a good, solid measure? I have a Hornady lock n load now, but it’s not super consistent.....

I have also been closely checking primers for doming etc. Bolt opens super easy after the shot too, crossing my fingers this is a good stable load I can reproduce!

Absolutely! I watched for case expansion after every round. I hope I didn’t violate any rules posting that load since it’s over Max

Loaded 3 more of the 66.4 grain loads under the 162 Grain ELDX and shot one group, no chrono since it’s sketchy. Just accuracy. Cold Barrel 3 shot group was .530 at 100. I still plan to tinker a bit more, but this ain’t bad! Thanks again for all the Sage advice!!!!

Thank you all for the feedback! I really enjoy the info on this forum, and you are all super helpful! Not this way on the others for sure!

It’s a stock browning xbolt. So far zero pressure signs. Recoil was actually rather mild, which leads me to believe the velocities are for sure lower. I’d think a 162 moving at 3200 would protest a tad hahaha

I can’t believe I didn’t list that. Yes. 7 mm Rem Mag. What are your thoughts on the MagnetoSpeed? They have one for like $199.00, and I may have a birthday coming up!

Got to fling a few rounds this am. Using a cheapie Caldwell chrono, and apparently it was way way off, but posting anyway. All loads with Hornady brass, CCI LMRP primers, and 162 gr Hornady ELDX. 66.0 gr - average 3199, ES 4 1.10” group at 100 66.2 gr - average 3186, ES 24 1.32” group at 100...

Very nice rig!!!!