26Charlie
08-20-2009, 11:38 AM
This is a rifle I've had for many years, but don't shoot a lot. Decided to get it out and do some offhand practice, which decided me to change the scope. Didn't like the Bushnell on it but had gotten an old K4 Weaver with post reticle, so put that on and re-sighted in. So, getting to the point of this post: Got a nice group of 2 3/16" at 100 yds. with the SAECO RG6 bullet, a 100gr. GC with pencil point, and 14.0 gr. 4227. Five nice round holes in the group - only trouble was I fired six shots. I found the other shot in the backer, eight inches right, and keyholed at least 45 degrees. I figure a bullet with a void in it, or something.
Then I took out some jacketed loads, and fired a 5-shot group of 1 1/2", which struck 10" high and 2" right from the CB load. This rifle always was a tack-driver for a lever gun. Just to show how often I shoot jacketed bullets, the load data showed 100 gr. Sierra bullets, 45.0 gr. surplus 4831 powder, and Alcan Maxfire primers. Loaded these in October 1969, so they are coming up on their 40th anniversary in the box.
Then I took out some jacketed loads, and fired a 5-shot group of 1 1/2", which struck 10" high and 2" right from the CB load. This rifle always was a tack-driver for a lever gun. Just to show how often I shoot jacketed bullets, the load data showed 100 gr. Sierra bullets, 45.0 gr. surplus 4831 powder, and Alcan Maxfire primers. Loaded these in October 1969, so they are coming up on their 40th anniversary in the box.