Long overdue Range Day!

[SJB358]

Well, the last two days, I was lucky enough to get out with a few of my rifles and get some shooting in. I took my 338 Win Mag along with some loads using RL19 and the 210 PT. This past Fall, I really wanted to find a consistent load for the 210, but everytime I used it, something seemed to change it up. Well, I went back to the drawing board with RL19 and started slowly working up. I ended up getting up to 77.5 grains, CCI250's and WW cases. I also pulled the Minox 2-10 for another rifle and stuck a 4X M8 Leupold on the rifle for awhile, till I can upgrade glass a little more.

The target says 77, but it is actually the 77.5 load

This was the 77

I was pleasantly surprised, as the charges increased, the groups came together. It isn't a one holer, but then again, this isn't a plinker either.

I also had another round bunch of 250AB's, loaded in Nosler cases. These shot very well too.

I went back out today, in order to tune in the scope adjustment a little and got this group from the 210's. Calling it a day with that load..

Overall, it was a great time with the 338. I learned again, why I hate the friction adjustments on the Leupolds so much and NEVER touched them once I had them where I wanted them. It is a solid scope, but those adjustments would drive me up the wall!

Not sure on speeds yet, for either one, as my chrono is still at my buddies house, but as soon as I get it back, I will get some numbers. I am thinking right around 3000 for the 210's and probably about 2750 or so for the 250's.

 

[DrMike]

That rifle looks as if it is ready to rock and roll. Fine groups, Scotty.

 

[SJB358]

That rifle looks as if it is ready to rock and roll. Fine groups, Scotty.

Thank you sir! I love that rifle... It is quickly gaining ground on alot of other past favorites!

 

[DrMike]

I love that rifle... It is quickly gaining ground on alot of other past favorites!

I can see some excellent reasons for loving the rifle from the groups posted.

 

[SJB358]

It will be PERFECT Mike once I put some glass on it. I don't mind the 4X scope at all after shooting it some, but I need something that'll let me stretch it out a little further without Bristish Columbia Windage! :lol:

 

[pre6422hornet]

VEry nice Scotty! That rifle belongs in Elk country my friend. That scope looks pretty sweet on her as well!

 

[JD338]

Scotty

Those groups look great! The 210 gr PT at 3000 fps is an elk/ moose hammer that can go the distance. The .400 BC is pretty decent too. Those groups may get even better by playing with the COL.
The 250 gr AB is decent too. The .575 BC is pretty impressive too.


JD338

 

[remingtonman_25_06]

Not bad scotty, that'll certainly do for what you are asking of the rifle I'm sure.

Always fun to get out and do some shooting, whether it goes good or not, sure beats a day at work!!!

 

[SJB358]

I think I will mess around on the seating depth a little with both sets of loads and see if it shrinks the groups any. I am not too sure I will see real results only having a 4X scope on the rifle right now. It was a great day though.

 

[DrMike]

Any day at the range is a good day. When the rifles deliver fine groups, it grows rapidly into a great day. :grin:

 

[FOTIS]

I like that 77.5 gr with the 210.

 

[Elkman]

They look pretty good to me! Looks to be under an inch, don't need much better than that!

 

[Hegland]

Good showing, man! Can't see much of anything on this continent turning its nose at either of those loads!

 

[OU812]

Good shooting my friend, love the rifle. Every time I see that rifle it makes me think of some aged elk hunter who sent many an elk to the freezer over his years.

Bill

 

[FOTIS]

You gotta chrony them man!

 

[SJB358]

You gotta chrony them man!

I know. Waiting to get my chrono back.

The PT load seems good. I just went through and shortened up a couple of the loads to see what seating does, but to be honest, I'm pretty happy with what it's doing as is.

I do think that 77.5 load of Rl19 is probably up over 3000 though, which was sort of a goal I've had for awhile.

The 250 ABs ran a touch over 2700 out of my 22" 338 so I'm pretty sure they are in the ballpark.

 

[FOTIS]

That is all I ever wanted. The 210 PT over 3k and under MOA. Mine is a #1 ruger 26" tube though. That will help a little.

 

[SJB358]

That is all I ever wanted. The 210 PT over 3k and under MOA. Mine is a #1 ruger 26" tube though. That will help a little.

Mine's a 25, so I imagine we are in the ballpark of one another. I was going to try 4350 again, but I am trying to stick with what I buy in the big jugs right now, and RL19 has been kind to me with the 338, all the way from 200's to 275's..

 

[FOTIS]

I hope so man. The 20-50 mph wind gusts just suck. I am getting withdrawal symptoms.

 

[SJB358]

I hope so man. The 20-50 mph wind gusts just suck. I am getting withdrawal symptoms.

I was too, then said to heck with it, packed up the truck on Friday and whooped it on. It is only a 100 yard range, but it still scratches the itch I was getting.

Be nice to be done monkeying with loads and then concentrate on shooting long for the Summer.