Range Day

[C.Smith]

I finally got around and spent several hours at the range, I really needed that. I finally got the new/used scope I picked up (Thanks Jake) and then tested some 180 ABs in the Tikka T3 lite. Used H4350 and I have to say I was impressed with the velocity not so much on accuarcy yet, but I will have to play with seating depths. I worked up to 56.5 grains with an average velocity of 2824 and an ES of 28.05. 55.5 grains gave me an average velocity of 2739 and an ES of 6.81.

I also worked up some 150 grain e-tips in my 7 mag, working up to 61.0 grains of IMR 4350 with an average velocity of 3022 and an ES of 9.79. I really liked that one and will load some more. I tried to catch one in some water jugs but it squirted out the side of the 5th jug and I could not locate it. But boy did it destroy the first three jugs, wow. The first one was split clean in half, top half was 5 feet away. Very impressive. As soon as I get some more milk jugs i will try again to catch one. Accuracy was not too bad:

Corey

 

[DrMike]

Corey,

It looks as if you're coming along. Drink more milk so you can perform those tests.

 

[C.Smith]

Yeah no doubt. I should.

Corey

 

[Woodycreek]

I try to put extra jugs on the sides if I have enough. Drinking all that milk, save jugs, setup test, and lose the bullet just plain sucks! Those side jugs saved me more than once.

 

[jmad_81]

:wink: Anytime.

Good luck with your load work ups!

 

[Elkman]

Thats a real good start, the group is consistent with no flyers. I agree that some AOL changes will reduce the group size. Nice pics and write up :grin: :grin:

 

[C.Smith]

Do you know whats crazy? Looking at my notes with the 165 ABs with a max load of H4350 I got an average velocity of 2888 fps and with the 180 ABs my average was 2809 fps for a difference of a whoppy 79 fps :?: (scratching my head on that one). I see no reason to bother with the 165s in this rifle now.

Corey