My savage seems to love the 55gr NBT.

jmad_81

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I have groups like this with IMR 4064, Big Game, RL-15, and now H380. All should be shooting over 3850 for sure. I know the RL-15 is 3910 and the 4064 is over 4000. I have two lbs of H380 sitting around so I should be good for a while. I'll get some pics of the other targers and get them on here as well.

Thanks to Remingtonman for the load info last night.

Groups like this just make a guys week!
 
Nice!

Gotta admit Ive burned up alot of H380 over the years out of various 308s.
 
Well, I just whacked a yote with this load at work. They don't seem to like them to much :evil:
 
jmad_81":3g6gw6j3 said:
Well, I just whacked a yote with this load at work. They don't seem to like them to much :evil:

MY HEART BLEEDS FOR THE COYOTES! 8)
 
It is a Savage Model 12 low profile. It has a 1:9.25" twist. That was my 14th yote with that gun since I got that gun in November.
 
Thanks jmad_81 that's the same twist as or close to the 1:9.125 in my sons Rem. VTR. Was thinking the twist was a little fast for the55gr. and would have to use the 70gr. bt but I think we'll give the 55's a try. have you tried any of the Hornady V-max.

Best Alan
 
jmad_81

Nice shooting load for sure! That 55 gr BT will be wicked on coyotes. :lol: \

JD338
 
Have not tried the V-Max yet. Don't think I will with the way it is shooting these. Next up on the to load list is some 95 gr BT and 95 gr VLD.
 
Good deal man, glad it worked out for you.

I"ve shot the 55g nbt, 55g sierra blitz king, and 58g vmax from my stevens 243 which should have the same twist as jmads rifle. I get .5"-.75" with all 3 bullets and few different powders. The 55's are giving us pretty good results on dogs. Think between the two of us with our 243's, since november is pushing 30 coyotes.
 
remingtonman_25_06":2jp52u9j said:
The 55's are giving us pretty good results on dogs. Think between the two of us with our 243's, since november is pushing 30 coyotes.

JMad and Remmy,

You fellas rock! You have killed more coyotes this year than I have or will ever kill here in MI! You are giving me 243 Win withdrawals! :lol:

JD338
 
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