nvbroncrider
Handloader
- Aug 20, 2011
- 3,085
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Well it was an eventful day to say the least. First time I've been to the range in town since shooting in 4-H. The conditions were less than perfect. It rained on me the first 15 minutes I was there was calm for a bit then the wind kicked up to a steady 15 with gusts of 25. To top it off it blew from left to right right to left head wind and a tail wind.
1. Big bores are fun!!!
2. I'm totally impressed with my second project rifle.
3. I've been very disappointed in my 22-250 in the last week.
4. The Swede is frustrating me.
First of all it was a pretty darn good day. I figured out why I missed the coyote and badger with my 22-250 this week. 7 inches low and 6 to the left. So I solved that problem. Had some test loads of CFE 223 loaded up and I think I found the load. 39 gr behind a 55 BT @ 2.400" shot into a 1/4" group shot 3 other lengths and while they were decency nothing great. Also shot 38.5 at the same lengths and 2.400" made a .471" group. Did a jug test with it and got 2 jugs with it all that was left of it was shreds of jacket and a few very small pieces of led this was one of the 38.5's and it clocked at 3809. I had previously fired a ladder with these and both 38.5 and 39 were over 3800.
The Swede was a disappointment. Loaded up some 4350 for it got it resighted in after changing mounts and rings shot one group that was going to be respectable to good and I flubbed the 3rd shot next group was about an inch and a half. Third group I ran into trouble the rifle wouldn't chamber 2 of the rounds. I looked closer and thought well maybe the bullets pulled outta the case. Got home tonight and got my Mic out. Nope right as were labeled on the case as I loaded them. I think this is what the problem is but not 100% sure. Input is welcome. These are all once fired cases. Now on inspection tonight some will chamber some won't. I only neck sized them. If I had a tight chamber would this force me to full length everytime? Just my thoughts.
Now once I ran into problems with the Swede took the Minox and mounted it on the 338. Got it sighted it and cleaned every 3 rounds for 30 then twice after 5 shot groups. I shot 90 rounds out of it today. It turned in several 1" groups and a couple under 1/2" with my fireform loads. Shot 59 215 Sierra GK and 31 250 Barnes Originals. Tried a jug test with the 215's first one went through all seven jugs I had lined up. 2nd went through 6 and got out the side so I lined the last 7 up and it went through them all. I Chronied two 215's one at 2380 the other at 2433. These were all loaded to 50,000 psi according to Hodgon website. Shot a little steel too. It was a very fun day. I even have a functioning shoulder left!!!
1. Big bores are fun!!!
2. I'm totally impressed with my second project rifle.
3. I've been very disappointed in my 22-250 in the last week.
4. The Swede is frustrating me.
First of all it was a pretty darn good day. I figured out why I missed the coyote and badger with my 22-250 this week. 7 inches low and 6 to the left. So I solved that problem. Had some test loads of CFE 223 loaded up and I think I found the load. 39 gr behind a 55 BT @ 2.400" shot into a 1/4" group shot 3 other lengths and while they were decency nothing great. Also shot 38.5 at the same lengths and 2.400" made a .471" group. Did a jug test with it and got 2 jugs with it all that was left of it was shreds of jacket and a few very small pieces of led this was one of the 38.5's and it clocked at 3809. I had previously fired a ladder with these and both 38.5 and 39 were over 3800.
The Swede was a disappointment. Loaded up some 4350 for it got it resighted in after changing mounts and rings shot one group that was going to be respectable to good and I flubbed the 3rd shot next group was about an inch and a half. Third group I ran into trouble the rifle wouldn't chamber 2 of the rounds. I looked closer and thought well maybe the bullets pulled outta the case. Got home tonight and got my Mic out. Nope right as were labeled on the case as I loaded them. I think this is what the problem is but not 100% sure. Input is welcome. These are all once fired cases. Now on inspection tonight some will chamber some won't. I only neck sized them. If I had a tight chamber would this force me to full length everytime? Just my thoughts.
Now once I ran into problems with the Swede took the Minox and mounted it on the 338. Got it sighted it and cleaned every 3 rounds for 30 then twice after 5 shot groups. I shot 90 rounds out of it today. It turned in several 1" groups and a couple under 1/2" with my fireform loads. Shot 59 215 Sierra GK and 31 250 Barnes Originals. Tried a jug test with the 215's first one went through all seven jugs I had lined up. 2nd went through 6 and got out the side so I lined the last 7 up and it went through them all. I Chronied two 215's one at 2380 the other at 2433. These were all loaded to 50,000 psi according to Hodgon website. Shot a little steel too. It was a very fun day. I even have a functioning shoulder left!!!
What I think I need is a "turret stop". Having it set on zero is fine, but doesn't keep me from turning it more than one full turn in either direction beyond the zero mark. Before tricky turrets, I'd screw the caps back on and not have these problems :lol: :lol: 
