Posted: 8/29/2007 4:57:34 AM EDT
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Hey Fellas! Here Is a Pic of my New Build ... Now to get my reloads up and Runnin ... It is RRA 20 Wilson 1/8 Twist ... What do you think for a Great Target Load? I am thinking 62 / 68 Grn SMK ... But not sure on the Powder I should use ... See Yall Buzz http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d87/riversev/Picture005.jpg |
First - Sierra MatchKings do not come in 62 or 68 gr bullets. They come in 52, 53, 69, 77, 80, and 90 gr weights. Your barrel will be compatible with 40gr - 77gr bullets (some will load 80's, but gotta be careful) I had that same barrel - Wilson blank, RRA 1:8 with a Wylde chamber. From best to worst groups - with what I tested at 100yds. Without question - the 77gr SMK was the most consistent... which is great because it is also the best for longer distances. 1. 77gr SMK 2. 45gr Winchest varmint 3. 52gr SMK 4. 52gr Hornady HPBT match 5. 55gr VMAX 6. 50gr VMAX 7. 68gr Hornady HPBT Match 8. 69gr SMK 9. 55gr Hornady BT (bulk non HP non match) 10. 55gr M193 11. 55gr and 62gr Wolf (HP, SP, FMJ... doesnt matter) NEVER assume your barrel will shoot like mine. NEVER assume you can judge what will work best based on bullet weight or twist. Heavier does not always mean better. The second best load in my 1:8 was a 45gr bullet. There are those who will tell you that is "overstabilized" which is complete baloney. Now - what it will do at 400-500yds - I cant tell ya.... cause I wouldn't think of shooting it that far with those tiny pills. Match grade does not always mean better. Some bores will like a certain bullet design, and there aint a lot you can do about it. You simply have to test them all. Powder? Varget. |
What kinda groups did you get? I only tried Varget, and some AA2230. Even though the 69SMK was low on my list... it still often grouped sub MOA (.75 at best in 5 shot groups) The problem was it wasnt consistent.... one group would be .75, the next would be as big as 1.5". Most were around 1.2" I would bet if I played with powders, I could have gotten a better combination... but Varget pushed my 77's so damned well, I just standardized on that bullet. |
The engraving was done by Tom Sawyer Manufacturing ("likemopar" here on arfcom) before he sold the company to Orion Arms. |
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