astocks2622
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I'm trying to develop a go-to hunting load for my wife's rifle, a sporterized 1895 Chilean Mauser with, as best I can tell, the original barrel shortened to 22". We live in Alaska, so this will primarily be for moose. When we lived in the lower 48, I had a nice load built up with the Hornady 139gr BTSP that shot quite well, usually coming in around 1-1.25" at 100. I wanted to get a bit more heavily constructed bullet for use on moose, and chose the 160gr Partition, as I've had great success with them in my 35 Whelen.
I cant get them to shoot worth a darn. I shot a ladder, and found a node of about 30fps over about a 2 grain increase in charge (IMR 4350). I picked a load right in the middle, and loaded up several. they "grouped" around 4".
I know these rifles have throats that just about reach the bore, but I would have thought the longer partitions would be right at home in a rifle that originally was set up for 175gr RN bullets. I'm limited in COAL by the mag length. These bullets aren't, and can't be, anywhere near the lands and still fit in the magazine.
I would really like to get these to shoot well, so any insight or advice would be appreciated.
I also considered going with the 150gr Accubond LR, because it advertises opening down to 1300, and still staying together at magnum velocities. I thought it would be a great bullet for the slower 7mm Mauser, maxing out at about 2650fps and still opening out to 400 yards. I bought a box, but haven't broken the seal on them yet. I've been reading lots of reviews of them opening way to violently and not penetrating. Just wondering if I should return them, or if they might shine at moderate velocities.
I cant get them to shoot worth a darn. I shot a ladder, and found a node of about 30fps over about a 2 grain increase in charge (IMR 4350). I picked a load right in the middle, and loaded up several. they "grouped" around 4".
I know these rifles have throats that just about reach the bore, but I would have thought the longer partitions would be right at home in a rifle that originally was set up for 175gr RN bullets. I'm limited in COAL by the mag length. These bullets aren't, and can't be, anywhere near the lands and still fit in the magazine.
I would really like to get these to shoot well, so any insight or advice would be appreciated.
I also considered going with the 150gr Accubond LR, because it advertises opening down to 1300, and still staying together at magnum velocities. I thought it would be a great bullet for the slower 7mm Mauser, maxing out at about 2650fps and still opening out to 400 yards. I bought a box, but haven't broken the seal on them yet. I've been reading lots of reviews of them opening way to violently and not penetrating. Just wondering if I should return them, or if they might shine at moderate velocities.