Recent content by blzeye

I've messed w/ bullet jump in the past, but it doesn't seem to effect accuracy in this gun. Now I just load them all at 2.800. I appreciate the input. I have been thinking along the same lines you who responded. Load up a bunch of what works & shoot the damn thing! Thanks again.

Hi guys, My Remington 700 SPS Tactical w/ 20" barrel will shoot 1/2 MOA all day at about 2450 fps. I decided to try to get some more speed out of it, so I loaded 3 each of .5 more grains of H4895. My original load is 40.5 gr under a 168 gr SMK w/ 210M primers. 41gr shot well, but 41.5, 42, 42.5...

Remington 700 SPS Tactical gets my vote. I put in a Timney trigger, Harris bipod & Millet scope. Weighs about 11 lbs so it's no lightweight. But w/ a 20 in. barrel it's not too unwieldy. But can this thing shoot! Normally right around 1/2 MOA. I shoot beer cans full of water at 300 & half gallon...

I have a Ruger in .243 & a Marlin in .308. I like both guns, both shoot well. The Marlins have a Savage barrel, so barrel swap is as easy as the Stevens. I'm a little more impressed w/ the Ruger. Shoots 1 1/4 in. groups at 200 yds w/ a few different bullets, (handloads). The Marlin shoots about...

And could I be losing speed because the bullet has pretty much exited the shell as it hits the lands? Or would I see signs in the chamber if that were so? I'll load up some more & continue testing. This gun may not like these bullets. It has a 1 in 9 twist. As long as I find something it...

Hornady has the 58gr, Nosler has the 55gr, but I suppose the loads are very similar. I didn't check the COL as I was measuring at the ogive so I could see how far off the lands the bullet is.

I have a Marlin XS7S, which I had cut down to 18" & a Rem 700 SPS w/ a 20" heavy barrel. Both have 1 in 12 twist, but I think that what I've found may apply to you. I have loaded many bullets/powders for the Marlin, trying to find a real good load. The best I can get is w/ Hornady Interbond...

If you read my last post, you'll see I just got this Ruger & am trying to work thru a few issues. I want to have a varmint load, as well as a good long-range load. As I was measuring for max COL on the different bullets I have, I realized that there's no way I can load the 55gr anywhere close to...

I just got a new Ruger American Rifle in .243. I posted a quick review in the 'rifles' forum. I had an awesome group of 3 shots in 1/4" at 100 yds., using some old Sierra 85 gr HPBT that my friend had on the shelf, 41.5 gr H414, Fed 210M primers in new Winchester cases. I did some checking...

After not being able to find any info on the .243 RAR, I went ahead & bought one. All the magazines rave about the gun, but they all shot the 30-06. I got mine from Kentucky Gun Co. for $309, by far the best price I could find. Ordered it on Monday & it arrived at the store on Friday. When I...

As soon as I get it & see how it performs, I'll let post the results.

I agree, this gun is what I would consider a low-end, long range gun. I just ordered a Ruger American in .243 for $309. If it shoots like the magazines say, it would be all you would need for under 200 yds.

I got one last year & love it. I put a Millet TRS-1 4-16x50 scope w/ Weaver Tactical rings, (the Millet rings slipped). Also replaced the X-mark trigger w/ a Timney, installed a Karsten cheek rest, & Harris bipod. I still want to replace the stock, but for now it's a fun gun for not a lot of...

I just ordered a RAR in .243 from Kentucky Gun Co. (kygunco.com). Saw an ad in G&A for $309 delivered & couldn't resist. Have been waiting for the store I deal w/ for more than a month for one & they want $375 + tax. The total from KGC is $324, ($5 for insurance & $10 for using a charge card)...

Try it yet?? p5200, did you try that Hornady concentricity gauge? I'm thinking of getting one, but would like some more opinions.