Jim
09-26-2013, 09:10 AM
On 11 SEP, I filed a range report (http://castboolits.gunloads.com/showthread.php?212820-Range-report-H-amp-r-223)on my H&R 223. I have given that rifle to my nephew in SC to keep for my grandnephew to grow into.
Since then, I have purchased a H&R Super Light Youth model (SLYM) in 223. I have fitted it with a Tasco World Class Illuminated Reticle scope in 3X9X40, a 250 lumen barrel mounted light and a surplus British 303 sling. The rifle is 33" long, the barrel is 20" with a 1:9 twist and the rifle weighs 5.3 lbs. out of the box. With scope, light and sling, the total weight is 7.2 lbs.
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I had some loads left over from my first 1:9 barrel that proved to be very accurate, so I used them to dial in the scope. The load is a Lyman 225415, Graphlox lube and 2.6 grains of Red Dot lit with a small rifle primer.
After bore sighting the scope, I fired 10 shots at 50 yards. First shot was high and left. I did a one shot zero and the second shot missed dead center by a half inch. Shots 3, 4 and 5 didn't show much promise.
Apparently, the first five shots got the bore seasoned. Shots 6 through 10 settled and the load started printing. I may not have to do much work on this rifle, although I do intend to investigate some other bullet/powder combinations.
As it stands now, it's ready to hunt with.
82854
Since then, I have purchased a H&R Super Light Youth model (SLYM) in 223. I have fitted it with a Tasco World Class Illuminated Reticle scope in 3X9X40, a 250 lumen barrel mounted light and a surplus British 303 sling. The rifle is 33" long, the barrel is 20" with a 1:9 twist and the rifle weighs 5.3 lbs. out of the box. With scope, light and sling, the total weight is 7.2 lbs.
82853
I had some loads left over from my first 1:9 barrel that proved to be very accurate, so I used them to dial in the scope. The load is a Lyman 225415, Graphlox lube and 2.6 grains of Red Dot lit with a small rifle primer.
After bore sighting the scope, I fired 10 shots at 50 yards. First shot was high and left. I did a one shot zero and the second shot missed dead center by a half inch. Shots 3, 4 and 5 didn't show much promise.
Apparently, the first five shots got the bore seasoned. Shots 6 through 10 settled and the load started printing. I may not have to do much work on this rifle, although I do intend to investigate some other bullet/powder combinations.
As it stands now, it's ready to hunt with.
82854