I bought some AB's from a store here close to home, took them to the range not expecting much accuracy from them (the business turns out thousands of rounds ) and WOW!. The first group was .405", the second was pittiful because of the loose screw behind the trigger, and the last group I settled down and touched off 3 measuring .172". Even at .127" off the lands. I would post pictures but I'm new here and I dont know how or if you can. [/list]
My Tikka T3 Varmint loves 150gr AB's
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bteate
Welcome to the forum, glad to have you here.
That is some fantastic shooting for sure. The AB is indeed an accurate bullet but it also takes good equipment as well as shooting technique. Well done!
The attached link should assist you in posting pictures.
http://noslerreloading.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=10797
JD338
Welcome to the forum, glad to have you here.
That is some fantastic shooting for sure. The AB is indeed an accurate bullet but it also takes good equipment as well as shooting technique. Well done!
The attached link should assist you in posting pictures.
http://noslerreloading.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=10797
JD338
DrMike
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bteate,
Glad to have you on board here. You're learning what others have witnessed, attention to detail and excellent quality control makes a superior product. That is some fine shooting, for sure.
Glad to have you on board here. You're learning what others have witnessed, attention to detail and excellent quality control makes a superior product. That is some fine shooting, for sure.
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Welcome aboard. Glad you found success~
Antelope_Sniper
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Tikka's and AB's are a great combination.
It's almost cheating.
It's almost cheating.
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If I may ask, what is your load in the 308 Win with the 150 gr AB?
JD338
If I may ask, what is your load in the 308 Win with the 150 gr AB?
JD338
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That load is a keeper. :grin:
JD338
That load is a keeper. :grin:
JD338
DrMike
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Well, that is bragging quality, for certain! Congratulations.
Antelope_Sniper
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869 was designed for the .50 Cal.
It's probably WC846. That's how it shoots in my gun.
It's probably WC846. That's how it shoots in my gun.
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Thanks, Antelope_Sniper, I knew it started with an 8??, LOL. I've got a Barnes reloading manual and I could'nt find WC846. How does it compare to IMR4064 or Win 748? I've got a load made up w/ 44.5 grs of 4064 under a Sierra Gameking 150gr. SPBT, and it shoots good to. I don't have all of my reloading stuff yet, so I'm at the mercy of the few people I know who do, all of them have jobs w/ crazy hours, don't want to help me with the extra time they do have, etc. I can understand that I guess, thats why I'm trying to do it myself. I've learned alot already just from reading some of the post's here. Thanks to everyone here. BTW, russ808 I don't frame, no need. 
Antelope_Sniper
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That's correct, you will not find it in any of the loading manuals. My Lot is dead on with BLC-2. I've seen rumors that it is BLC-2, but I've been unable to confirm it. When in doubt, with surplus powders, it always a good idea to start a little lower. With this powder I would start with the minimun loads for H335, and work up to the max loads for BLC-2, and stop when ever the gun told me to. Once you get to know your lot of powder, you will find a comfort zone, but always drop back and re-work up with old surplus powders. I've added a post with my experience loading with surplus powder under the reloading section. Let me know if you have any quesitons.
