JustsayMo
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www.gmdr.com has some interesting low velocity cast bullet loads posted so I decided to do some experiementation with their accurate RED Dot load under a 405 gr Oregon Trail Laser-Cast bullet. I'm not a big fan of Red Dot in anything I had tried prior to this so my expectations were low.
Marlin 1895 22" barrel Open Sights Front Rested. Targets at 50 yards. 405g Oregon Trail FP bullet, 11 gr of Red Dot, WLR, W-W cases (well used), COL 2.530" Roll crimp (seperate operation), RCBS dies.
Ten shot string; 1036 fps, SD=7.34. All ten shots in 1-1/4" group Center to center. Shoots 2" higher and slightly to the left of my IMR 4198 loads zeroed right on at 50 yards. Burns VERY clean. Mild report and recoil.
At 100 yards I was able to put 5 inside of 3" but I would predict a better result if the rifle was scoped. 100 yards and open sights is pushing the limits of my ability.
Marlin 1895 22" barrel Open Sights Front Rested. Targets at 50 yards. 405g Oregon Trail FP bullet, 11 gr of Red Dot, WLR, W-W cases (well used), COL 2.530" Roll crimp (seperate operation), RCBS dies.
Ten shot string; 1036 fps, SD=7.34. All ten shots in 1-1/4" group Center to center. Shoots 2" higher and slightly to the left of my IMR 4198 loads zeroed right on at 50 yards. Burns VERY clean. Mild report and recoil.
At 100 yards I was able to put 5 inside of 3" but I would predict a better result if the rifle was scoped. 100 yards and open sights is pushing the limits of my ability.