Latest NOE 314008 test.

[JeffinNZ]

Team.

Shot the whispering .32-20 Martini at 50m/55y today. Upped the load of Green Dot to 4.1gr which is what the Lee Autodisc throws on 0.61. 40-1 alloy over a CCI small pistol primer and only the bottom lube groove filled. Fives rounds with a light crimp, five without. Velocity 1020-1030fps average.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v505/JeffinNZ/Shooting%20stuff/50mGreenDot4_1gr.jpg

I think I will stick with this load and a light crimp! Was sweating a bit at not being about to see 5 holes through the scope and now I see why.

[303Guy]

Interesting. I'm noticing three distinct velocity groups in the light crimp and three distinct POI's. Coincidence? One lower velocity and one hole lower down? Now way of telling now but a retest on separate targets for each shot might show something.

I don't recall a photo of the rifle.

Cool lookin' cartridge.

[44magLeo]

I might try that load with a medium crimp, it might get better.
My Lyman book has 4.5 as a max load, you migh try upping the load in 1/10 gr steps to see if it improves.
Looks real good where your at though.
Leo

[JeffinNZ]

303Guy: Here is "Whispering Death". Converted Mod 12 .22RF with a SMLE barrel cut fo 18 inches.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v505/JeffinNZ/Shooting%20stuff/100-0023_IMG.jpg

I'm happy with MOA accuracy. No more experimenting with the PB subsonic load. I ain't temptin' fate!