168amax 47gVarg @200yds

[bdh308]

Rifle-Remy700 SPS Varm 20"factory bbl, B&C Medalist stock, Rifle Basix 1.5lbs,Sightron SIII 624x50, Harris bipod, Seekins base and rings.

Load-
168amax, 47gr Varget, Lapua Brass 2.010 Neck Turned FL Red Bush die .335, 210M,col-2.820 (mag length) Velocity-2750avg.

Conditons
37F, Wind 8to10mph @ the 10oclock positon
4 shots at 200yds
Prone position.

This is my best grouping by far with this rifle and may not be able to duplicate. Hopefully I can. Im not a huge fan of groups and would rather shoot steel. Groupings are for load developing only. Thanks for lookin.

 

[dntfxr]

Re: 168amax 47gVarg @200yds

Good shootin! How'd you get that much powder to stay in there in there? Crimp?

 

[bdh308]

Re: 168amax 47gVarg @200yds

Negative sir. No crimp. On my once fired lapua's the powder is settle just below the neck line. After I have the powder dispensed in my cases on the loading block I give it a few taps on the side to settle the powder down into the case.

 

[dntfxr]

Re: 168amax 47gVarg @200yds

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: bdh308</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> once fired lapua's </div></div> +factory chamber, I see.
I've got some similar loads with 168 amaxs ready to go for tommorow, but my OAL is 2.9". I hope to find a node up there in that range in my LTR.

 

[bdh308]

Re: 168amax 47gVarg @200yds

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: dntfxr</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: bdh308</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> once fired lapua's </div></div> +factory chamber, I see.
I've got some similar loads with 168 amaxs ready to go for tommorow, but my OAL is 2.9". I hope to find a node up there in that range in my LTR. </div></div>

Watch your coal. The closer you seat to the lands the more pressure you will obtain.

Negative on the 120degree day. Since I dont get that kind of weather around here I think Im ok. Ive shot this load plenty in the 90's with no pressure issues. Guess I didnt state this isnt a new load of mine I was just basically testing the RB trigger. I think it made a difference from factory 4lb trig.

 

[dntfxr]

Re: 168amax 47gVarg @200yds

Unfortunately at 2.9 I'm still a long way from the lands in this gun. Im actually testing 4 other powders tommorow mostly r15, but seeing that group from a factory tube makes me glad I have 8# varget on the way. Good shootin!

 

[bdh308]

Re: 168amax 47gVarg @200yds

Youll like R15. I use Varget and RL15 exclusively in my rifle with great results. With RL15 give 43.3 grains a try of course after youve worked up slowly to it. Good accuracy but low velocity out of 20inch barrel.