So I got out and tried my new tikka and shot the first 100 rounds I reloaded a while back.
I was seated on a tripod. Not overly impressed with results but definitely not to bad. Last 2 pics are me still getting use to the light trigger( which I love).
I've got a shooting bench now so next...
Maybe under rated but I've had a hard time finding components to reload. I truly enjoy shooting my BLR. Its a bit heavy. It's a 1981 so it's still steal not aluminum like the newer ones. Killed a good bit of deer with it also. Only had one get away and not found before the damn yotes had a party...
I've been looking for one for awhile now. Came across this one and scooped it up. My other rifle is a browning blr 81 in 7mm08. I really like the cartridge and I have everything to reload for it already.
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Update..... got it insulated but that's it. I couldn't wait any longer. I bolted the press down and started making some fun. First one hundred rounds. I took my time and did the best I could with what knowledge I have crammed into my old head.
Only mishap was the first pull of the powder...
Ok here go's. Loading my first rounds ever up last night and this morning. First 20 last night were sierra game king 140gr sbt. Started at 42.6 went up 1 gr increments to 45.6. All good. This morning using Barnes 140gr ttsx bt. Data shows 44.2 min to 49.1 max which is a compressed load. I...
Thank you for your explanation on my question and your use of this slippery stuff. I really like the idea of easier clean up of the rifle barrels.
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