Had to go to the range and try two loads that I have been working on. Results were actually pretty good. I shot the 125XTP bullet out of the Model 73 24 inch barrel, over 8.0 grains of CFEP. Average fps was 1572, ES was 71 and SD was 20 over a 20 shot string.
View attachment 1130987 After the first 10 shots my SD was 6, should have quit right there for stats sake. Shoots point of aim. This is probably faster than this bullet was made for but I seem to like it.
The second load was 158 grain Speer HP Target bullet out of the same rifle over 13.1 grains of Shooters World Heavy Pistol. I shot 21 bullets at the below target and 4 more after data gathering to prove I could shoot into the raged hole for my buddy. Average fps was 1666, ES was 108 and SD was 27 over 21 shots.
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I think I will stop here with both of these loads. Both shoot point of aim at 50 yards and with factory irons. I can't complain about them. I do very much like both powders. Next load will be an experiment with Unique. Oh and I am using the Franklin Arsenal Intellidropper for powder measure. It has made a huge difference over my RCBS powder throw.