There should be no need to ever put any brush in a high end .22, because in a true high end .22lr, I would not shoot any jacketed bullets. I used to run 1 dry patch down the bore of my Walther GX1 every 2,500 rounds. Seriously.
To get all the lead out (haha) I would use a mild powder and...
I actually seem to prefer a regular duplex in theses instances. The reason is this: I believe at close range, I do not want anything more in my sight picture than necessary to acquire the target. I think the heavy duplex could be more of a distraction than a benefit. Just an idea, you need...
+1 to what JD said about the 2.5-8X36mm. I have two of these, and love them. I believe they are the best combo of lightweight, clarity, size, customer service, and price. Mount it on a set of low rings for a nice firm cheek weld.
Also, I have owned a few Nikon Pro Staff's and they were very...
I seat a long bullet into an empty case, just so it will stay in. Then insert it into the gun and start to close the action slowly. The rifling will seat the bullet into the case as the action closes. I measure the COL when I extract it. After that, I seat bullets just off the rifling to start.
I ordered some bullets from Nosler last Monday. I had a brain fart and erased the email with the tracking info, so I am not sure when I should expect them. All of you Nosler users and abusers let me know when the bearer of bullets is coming to my door!
I once had my sizer die adjusted about 1/8 of a turn too far down, and put a slight bulge in my shoulder of 50 .308 cartridges. I did not chamber a round at home to check them, so 30 minutes to the range, 10 to set up, 3 minutes to swear a lot, then 30 to drive back home again. :oops:
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Thanks guys. It seems that many people are loading above or at least at published maxes for the best accuracy. That is interesting to me, and may lead to many people who are afraid to stray a bit, not see the full potential their rifle has to offer.
ie: look at the loads this guys suggests...
I broke a QR base for my Contender from doing something stupid just a few weeks ago. I said to myself "nice job butthead, there goes fifty bucks." I called Leupold directly to ask if I may get a new one. The nice gentleman on the line said
"Is your address still the same sir?"
I said...
I have some of those. I hadn't thought of switching primers yet either. maybe that will come first, cause it might be free. If that doesn't work, then it's on to a different powder. I also have Winchester LR, Remington 9 1/2, fed 210, fed 215. Out of those, is it still the CCI 200 you would...
Ok, Ok, Ok, I guess I will. Maybe I can get some tomorrow morning. :lol:
Have you guys ever heard of the website realguns.com?
He lists data for the .325 wsm, but boy is it HOT! I would be very afraid to shoot most of those loads. Has anyone used his data before? He appears to be...
The COL's are listed on the target. I have always used Hodgdon powders so it hard to switch. I always used them because of their temperature insensitivity. I may try Reloader 19 or 22 though. It is rare for me to have trouble finding a load using Nosler Ballistic Tips, and Hodgdon powders...
No offense taken at all. I was using a bench rest, and a rear bag set up.
I am shooting using using a Leupold VX III 2.5-8X36 set on 8X. The gun is a Browning A bolt Stainless stalker glass bedded, 2.5 lb trigger.
I am shooting a 180 grain Nosler Ballistic Tip bullet, 65.0 grains of H...
I loaded some rounds for the gun with JD and Pop's suggestions in mind. I tried 4 different loads with all the same components (including 65.0 grains of H 4350) I am certain that flinching was not an issue, and teh results do not seem to be that great. I am wondering if I should try some new...
I shot the rifle again today. I moved the gun forward a bit on the rest, and it seemed to not jump as bad as before. I had on a t shirt, a long john type shirt, and a thin fleece (about 30 degrees out), and it wasn't bad. I just know that shooting more than a dozen rounds or so, gets me...