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Posted: 10/12/2011 10:56:47 PM EDT
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I'll be using Triple 7, 209 primers, and T/C sabot 40 cal 155 grain hollow points. I got a bunch with the rifle fairly cheap so I'll use them if they are accurate. The rifle is a Traditions stainless steel inline with a 2.5x scope on it. Price was too good to pass up.
What would be a good powder load with this? I'm thinking 130 grains of Triple 7. Any comments or suggestions would be appreciated. |
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I worked up from 90 to 130 grains of loose Triple 7. 110g worked the best for accuracy.
I also picked up some 175 grain Powerbelts and tried those with 110 grains. There was less than 3/4" difference at 100 yards betweent the two on zero. I'm good for a 5" group at 150 with three rounds. Not great but good enough for a whitetail at that distance. 
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| I haven't been happy with Powerbelts. They have been inconsistent in my rifle. One time I might get a 2" group- the next time 8". I've had better results with Dead Centers or Hornady SST's. I just picked up some Blackhorn 209 and plan to try it this weekend. I've read good things about it. |
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