180gr Ballistic Tip - XL7 3006 - five shot group

[bullet]

This afternoon I did some more load work trying different OAL with the 180gr Ballistic tip that was showing so much promise and it did not let me down. Here is a five shot group 2797-2804fps using W760, 210primers and Win brass and not bad for a rifle that does not cost much.

 

[elkeater2]

This afternoon I did some more load work trying different OAL with the 180gr Ballistic tip that was showing so much promise and it did not let me down. Here is a five shot group 2797-2804fps using W760, 210primers and Win brass and not bad for a rifle that does not cost much.

Outstanding group! That probably doesn't need any more tweaking :wink: I really like your picture and am curious what your process is for producing and adding graphics, if you could share that with us? My stack of old targets and cut-out groups does not work well for a decent reference. I record the data OK, but it is unwieldy to dig through.

I thoroughly enjoyed your comparison test and write-up, thanks for sharing!
EE2

 

[pre6422hornet]

Very nice group man! I agree that for the 180BT I think you have found your load!!

 

[onesonek]

Looks like an excellent load to me. Of course the guy on the trigger deserves a good deal of credit too. Darn good shooting there!

 

[HeathSexton]

The 180 NBT has has been very accurate in my 30/06's with very little effort. I would love to recover one but they just smash our whitetail and keep on trucking.


Good shooting

 

[bullet]

Outstanding group! That probably doesn't need any more tweaking :wink: I really like your picture and am curious what your process is for producing and adding graphics, if you could share that with us? My stack of old targets and cut-out groups does not work well for a decent reference. I record the data OK, but it is unwieldy to dig through.

I thoroughly enjoyed your comparison test and write-up, thanks for sharing!
EE2

I use On Target to measure my groups anymore.

 

[Guy Miner]

Nice shooting Bullet!

 

[bullet]

Thanks, I have found my load for this rifle.

 

[35R]

Outstanding shooting!

 

[Oldtrader3]

Nice groups, I always knew that BT's were very accurate from my own testing.

 

[OU812]

That is a great 5 shot group. Looks like you found the sweet spot.

 

[DrMike]

Mike, I believe you are there. As usual, the group reveals the potential of that rifle. Good work.

 

[bullet]

Sure glad the work is over so I can relax now. thanks, I think I like this low cost rifle. :mrgreen:

 

[OU812]

Sure glad the work is over so I can relax now. thanks, I think I like this low cost rifle. :mrgreen:

How could you not like it when it shoots like that.

 

[Elkman]

Great shooting mike!!! I had similar accuracy out of the one that I had. They are a very nice rifle.

 

[kraky]

Marlin bolt actions are phenominal for the price.
Good shooting is required though!

 

[bullet]

Yes they are and thanks :mrgreen:

 

[Oldtrader3]

The .30-06 always impresses me with its accuracy with either 165 or 180 Ballistic Tip bullets.

 

[FOTIS]

Mike I know you do not want to hear it but

YOU'RE DONE. :idea:

But then you're a tinkerer. :roll:

 

[bullet]

Mike I know you do not want to hear it but

YOU'RE DONE. :idea:

But then you're a tinkerer. :roll:

FOTIS, bear witness to the following words. τὸν παλαιὸν ἄνθρωπον τὸν φθειρόμενον κατὰ τὰς ἐπιθυμίας τῆς ἀπάτης, ἀνανεοῦσθαι You are looking at a new man when it comes to this 06 and this load. Remind me if I have not put off the old desire and pick up the old habits with this rifle and load. :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: