Day with M70 Alaskan

[SJB358]

Get the Fat Wrench Tom, write down your settings and test fire them. Them up the weight till it comes around. I swear, it is magic. Between Pat and you Charlie, I think I got it nailed down. Also, Charlie nailed it. LOCTITE the PEE out of the screws once you find that setting. I used the semi permanent stuff, and it is holding up excellent. It really wasn't that hard, but it did have me a little worried about the rifle. I wished the original owner would have used LocTite, probably wouldn't have that split on the tang I do!

 

[SJB358]

Based on anecdotal information and personal experience with the .338 WM, I would hazard a guess on that load being over 2900 fps in velocity in Scotty's rifle. It definitely will smash an elk and make him lay down, DRT, with no comment!

I do agree even of you're off +/- 100 fps! Which you're not!

Oh, the 66 grains / RL15 load was 2800 and the 72.5 grains IMR4350 was 3100. That is a thundering load, but accuracy wasn't there. Latter on, I might mess with them, but for now, I will run the 200 AB's at 3000 and be very happy.

 

[DrMike]

I will run the 200 AB's at 3000 and be very happy.

I would guess! That is a powerful load that will put the hurt on any elk in this part of the woods.

 

[SJB358]

Hopefully it gets the chance Mike. Just gotta put a bull in front of it now!

 

[DrMike]

Hey, we're all pulling for you. Go get 'em, Scotty.