kmw1954
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Summary; 4.5hrs of shooting at 100yds with my two Savage 223 rifles. Lost track but I believe there were 14 different loads with 3 different bullets, 2 different powders and a number of different lengths. For all those following along with this project. I have loads made up with some Varget but sadly I ran out of time and didn't get to them as I had hoped.
Had some Hornady 55gr Varmint SP loaded up at 4 different powder weights and 3 different lengths. Did this because I still had some bullets left that the Axis did not like at all yet they shot much better in the Model 10.
Then had loads with the 62gr Hornady FMJBT that both rifles like so I tried a couple different powder charges and then the one I have found that works well and now playing with seating depth. Yes there are 3 Varget loads in here that didn't get shot.
Lastly there were 3 loads with a Hornady 68gr Match HP. These were 23.5, 23.7 and 23.9... First two were under MOA with the final load really opened up or I just got excited. That was the last target of the day as I just ran out of time.
All in-all it was a great day with good weather, light wind and about 55*, plus after the events of the past few weeks I needed a day.
Had some Hornady 55gr Varmint SP loaded up at 4 different powder weights and 3 different lengths. Did this because I still had some bullets left that the Axis did not like at all yet they shot much better in the Model 10.
Then had loads with the 62gr Hornady FMJBT that both rifles like so I tried a couple different powder charges and then the one I have found that works well and now playing with seating depth. Yes there are 3 Varget loads in here that didn't get shot.
Lastly there were 3 loads with a Hornady 68gr Match HP. These were 23.5, 23.7 and 23.9... First two were under MOA with the final load really opened up or I just got excited. That was the last target of the day as I just ran out of time.
All in-all it was a great day with good weather, light wind and about 55*, plus after the events of the past few weeks I needed a day.
