I'm shooting a Ruger American. The reason I'm chasing High FPS is to try for the DRT. I'm also going to aim for the high shoulder shot as well. I'm an old guy w/bad legs and just can't hunt like I used to. No more long drags. I think the 130gr Acubond might be the way to go. Ranges are short...
I have Fed 210M and Fed 215 Mag. My thinking was with a mag primer I would get a more complete powder burn with RL26. To get those speeds I may have to go to a 130gr
I'm shooting a 20 inch barrel 6.5 Creed, getting 2550 fps w/ the Hornady factory 143gr ELDX. I want to load the 140 gr Nosler BT w/ RL26. I'm wondering if a LR mag primer would help get me the velocity I'm looking for (2700/2800 fps). Any input would be appreciated.
49 .284 145 gr Speer Hot Core $15
120+/- 140 gr .264 Sierra Game King $20 SPF
100 Hornady .264 143 gr ELDX $28 SPF
42 .358 220 gr Speer Hot Core FN $15 SPF
Looking to trade these for .264 129 - 140 gr BT or AB. I would also be interested in .264 130 gr Sierra Game Changers and .358 180 gr Speer...
I just got a new Ruger American Compact(20" barrel) in 6.5 Creed. Looking for max loads using: RL26, IMR4350 and RL17
143 gr ELD X
2.812 COL
Fed 210 Match
Elev 350 ft.
Thank you I appreciate it as this will be a big help
Thinking about trying out my 22-250 for deer hunting here in Maine. Will use the 64 gr Bonded flatnose at 3620 fps. Where would be the best place to hold,lung shot or neck shot.
This is all good stuff here,very refreshing to see comments on the the 7600. These rifles have never gotten the credits they well deserve. I have three of them and all are shooters for sure. I have a 25-06, 257 Roberts and a 760 in 358 Win(re-chambered)from 35 Rem.
Thank you all for this very helpful info. She has been shooting 46.5 @2731 fps and I have shot 47.0 as a test for velocity only @2849 fps. This is the vel. range I want to be at, 2800/2900 as she may be hunting in MT this fall, not Maine. I have loaded test loads w/RL 17 from 47 to 48gr half gr...