Nature Boy
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Let us know how that works out, those suckers are LONG!
Well, I did it again. Stopped at the range on the way to work. (Its a sickness!)
Could be a node between 41.0-41.5, similar to the old 200g SMKs on the previous page. Varget might be a better powder. The promise of having a 700+ BC bullet in .308win may keep me testing. We’ll see.
For higher bc (keeping in mind that I don't remember your twist rate for stability) have you looked at the 180 elite hunters? They're right up there with sierra's 195 tmk......just sayingI’m continuing the hunt for a higher BC bullet that I can get to shoot at longer ranges. Having crapped out on the 200g options so far, I looked at the Berger catalog and decided to try the 185 Hybrid.
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What I’ve found as I try these 185s in various configurations and makes is that the accuracy nodes tend to reveal themselves at similar speeds, generally around 2,690-ish FPS. With that in mind I took a chance and loaded some of these 185 hybrids with the same powder charge I used for the Juggernauts and went straight to 500 yards.
Sighters validated what the ballistics app told me, 0.2 mils less elevation at 500 yards. I proceeded to put the remaining 10 rounds into this target.
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This is good enough to warrant some more load development, but it also highlights the need for more shooter development. Each time I broke the shot I knew the ones that were going to be left or right of the center, either due to recoil management or trigger control. I’ve got to keep working on that
Here's where my inexperience pops up: I'd just load 42.7gr and call it good.
That ain't a bad thing.Honestly, my load development has become less about the load and more about my controlling the rifle.
Honestly, my load development has become less about the load and more about my controlling the rifle.
I would really like to hear more about controlling the rifle part, maybe a different thread.
That will work right there. Very nice.10 shots on a 3” target at 500 yards: