This bullet was the second-best in accuracy from my rifle. That kind of surprised me, I was expecting it to be the most accurate of the bunch. But testing with two different powders (H4350 and Big Game) both got me to the same place, about .75" groups. Certainly more than good enough for deer.
Load data: 130gr Sierra TGK, 41.2gr Big Game, Hornady brass, Fed 210M primer, 2797 fps
The aftermath:
1st jug:
2nd jug:
3rd jug:
4th jug (jacket and core found outside the jug):
Jacket and core separation, similar to the SST:
71.0gr retained weight:
The core measured .419" at its widest:
The jacket measured .580" at its widest:
Load data: 130gr Sierra TGK, 41.2gr Big Game, Hornady brass, Fed 210M primer, 2797 fps
The aftermath:
1st jug:
2nd jug:
3rd jug:
4th jug (jacket and core found outside the jug):
Jacket and core separation, similar to the SST:
71.0gr retained weight:
The core measured .419" at its widest:
The jacket measured .580" at its widest:
