Got out for a while yesterday and shot more of the h4350@83grns, which was the last of the keg i had. I actually ran out with 5 prepped cases left, so i loaded those with 73grn of Imr4895.
Suggested velocity for the h4350 load is 2690, average measured velocity for 5 rounds was 2640, ES in the single digits.
The imr4895, was supposed to to 2660, at a lower pressure point. Actual velocity was only measured for 3 rounds, and showed two at 2657, and the third at 2662 (Im actually surprised i remembered that without having to go get my magspeed). I will have to get more powder in the 4350 range, but for now I think ill keep playing with 4895.
Not enough shots to use as a basis for consistency, but its good to see QLs predictions to be so close. I want to try another powder to see if the trend continues.
Anyway, the two shots low left of the bullseye are the last 2 4895s, the three above are the h4350, I adjusted my sight up 1" after the first shot in the bull. Im pretty sure both loads hit near the same place, but having run out of both 4895s rounds to test, and wanting to save a few bullets to hunt with I called it a day with this rifle.
Again recoil was pretty mild, I was shooting prone out the back of my truck (forgot my table...yes this mindlessness is pretty normal)
worst thing that happened is I got my off hand index finger behind the pronounced grip cap, and it got smashed against my rear 2x4 rest support. It still stings.....
I took 6 rifles to the range, and between this and my 7mm (.22 wins by default), im not sure which was more entertaining.
