I had griped last year about my Remington CDL in 30-06 not shooting well. I spoke with my dear friend Ralph (45cal) and we got together and free floated the barrel and glass bedded the action.
During the powder crunch, I picked up some 4166 to play with as a supposed alternative to Varget. I had loaded up some 165 NBT and finally had a chance to make it to the range. I cleaned the rifle really well previously and found tons of copper fouling. Perhaps this contributed to my lack of accuracy as well.
Worked through my ladder testing and found 47.5gr gave the best accuracy. Sent a few groups down range and was pleased to find that if I did my part on a reasonably cool barrel, I was getting 3/4" groups. Now we're talking!
Now to pull some of the other not so accurate loads that have the NBT so that I can make up a good batch to practice with a bit more.
Guess I'll keep the Remmy CDL around for a bit longer. Was honestly thinking about putting her up on the block to purchase some better glass for another rifle. Still may once I have a chance to wring out my Kimber Longmaster in 308.
Finally sighted in at 100 yards. Target rotated and not sure to to make rotation correct
Test target prior to final sight in. Top right hole was a sight in with another rifle and not part of group.
Forgot to take a picture of the 200 yard group but it was 1-1/2" for 3 shots on a cold barrel.