osteodoc08
02-09-2014, 02:01 PM
Took my 22-250 and 45 Colt out today and had a nice morning. It was in the high 40's when I got there and approaching the mid 50's when I left.
I reconfirmed my Kimbers pet load of a mid-high dose of 8208XBR and 55gr Nosler BT Varmageddon pills. Shooting 1-1/2" high at a hair over 100 yards and consistent 1/2 to 3/4" groups if I did my part.
I also brought out my Ruger Bisley Stainless in 45 Colt. I shot cast and plain bullets through it. I had picked up some 360gr Laser Cast WFNGC boolits. With a 20.3gr dose of 296 and seated to the crimp groove my velocities ranged from 1117 to 1148 with an average of 1132 over a 10 shot string per an old shooting chrony alpha. I was exceptionally pleased with that. Hodgdon claims a max dose of 20.5gr 296 for a velocity of 1151. I had no signs of high pressure and it was actually the most accurate out of the 4 loads I brought along to test. Roughly 2" at 27 yards. Best thing is they cycle beautifully through my Marlin CB. Didn't have a chance to test it out today. Ran out of time.
I hope everyone is enjoying their weekend.
I reconfirmed my Kimbers pet load of a mid-high dose of 8208XBR and 55gr Nosler BT Varmageddon pills. Shooting 1-1/2" high at a hair over 100 yards and consistent 1/2 to 3/4" groups if I did my part.
I also brought out my Ruger Bisley Stainless in 45 Colt. I shot cast and plain bullets through it. I had picked up some 360gr Laser Cast WFNGC boolits. With a 20.3gr dose of 296 and seated to the crimp groove my velocities ranged from 1117 to 1148 with an average of 1132 over a 10 shot string per an old shooting chrony alpha. I was exceptionally pleased with that. Hodgdon claims a max dose of 20.5gr 296 for a velocity of 1151. I had no signs of high pressure and it was actually the most accurate out of the 4 loads I brought along to test. Roughly 2" at 27 yards. Best thing is they cycle beautifully through my Marlin CB. Didn't have a chance to test it out today. Ran out of time.
I hope everyone is enjoying their weekend.