308 Win SAECO # 315

[Ben]

I continued today testing my plain base SAECO # 315's.
A few weeks ago, I had Buckshot remove the g/c from one
of the cavities of a 2 cav. mold. The rear base band mikes .3125"

http://castboolits.gunloads.com/showthread.php?t=113325

All bullets were sized to .3115"
I fired 50 rounds today in 5 round lots " fishing " for the " right load " in my
VZ-24 Mauser , 308 Win., hvy barrel, flutted, stainless bench gun.
The rifle has a 1 lb. Timmney Trigger that is as smooth as glass.
Leupold 6.5 X 20 with A/O Vari X III Fine tapered cross hairs and a dot.
All shooting was done at 50 yards.
This is a real FUN rifle to shoot.

I continue to be impressed with International Clays with my
many different .30 cal. plain based designs fired in both the
308 Win. and the 30 - 06.

Some of the 5 shot groups today were stellar, some didn't shoot worth a cuss ! !

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[PatMarlin]

Nice Ben-

Wish I had some Clays here to try on my 1895 in Gov' 06.

[Ben]

Nice Ben-

Wish I had some Clays here to try on my 1895 in Gov' 06.

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Clays will " drill it ".

Of course, Alliant Unique isn't too shabby either.

Ben

[CWME]

As always, nice shooting!

Who made your barrel? Did you build the rifle yourself? Nice looking rig.

[Ben]

CWME

Harold Tyus in Golden,CO does all my metal work. Harold built this rifle. I did the stock work which includes glass bedding , pillars, and free floating of the barrel. The rifle is about 15 yrs. old. This is an Adams and Bennett barrel, F-54 contour with flutes, stainless steel. A real nail driver. Harold held chamber dimensions and head space super tight on this one.

I can't ever see myself replacing this barrel, it just shoots too well for that. Shooting cast bullets, it should last many lifetimes. I don't have too many rifles in my safe that can actually shoot better than I can, but this one is an exception. It can easily shoot much better than I can ! !

[LowPE]

I love 315 in 308. I have shot many in my M1A Loaded powered with 21.5 to 22.5 grains of 2400 with outstanding accuracy and function.

Your rifle is a true beauty.

[CWME]

:hijack:When you mentioned F-54 contour I was wondering if it was an AB barrel. I have been hemming and hawing on a Mauser build with an AB barrel. Good to know that they do in fact shoot well.
I went with a Shaw barrel on my latest Savage build and I am very impressed.

Having a rifle that can shoot better than you can is a wonderful thing.

Anyway, nice rig and nice shooting!

[Ben]

My gunsmith, Harold Tyus has very high regard for A & B barrels. He has barreled many hundreds of rifles with A & B barrels. He is sold on them. He barreled a 1909 Argentine 98' action for my friend in 7 X 57 mm with an A & B barrel, it is a nail driver.

Ben

[CWME]

For the price and your results I really can't see where a guy can go wrong with AB. Guess my next project should be to give them a try.

You don't hear the name Harold very often. My Grandpa was named Harold. First time I have heard of another one out there=)

[Ben]

Actually his name is Dr. Harold Tyus, he is a PHD and teaches fishery at the University of Denver.

http://www.universitycollege.du.edu/grad/epm/faculty.cfm?empID=643&show=true

I do believe he knows more about Mauser rifles than anyone I've ever met.

[JerryW]

Take it out to 100 and 200 yds give it a try. If it works go to a CBA match and get your name in the Fouling Shot. JerryW

[Ben]

Jerry W :

My initial plans were to develop an accurate , inexpensive ( with no g/c ) .30 cal load that would be easy and quick to assemble and use this load to train my grandson as he graduated from rim-fire up to CF rifles.
All this has exceeded my expectations ( which is good ).

I may just move on out to 100 yds. and see what these loads will do ? ?