I know the 30 cal magnums are ideal, but I wanted to give this match a whirl on a “budget”. I rebarreled my PRS gun in 6.5 PRC. Currently pushing 153.5 hybrids at around 2950 fps. We’ll see how this goes!
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You'll do fine, one of the ro's last year shot it with a 6.5cm and did pretty welI know the 30 cal magnums are ideal, but I wanted to give this match a whirl on a “budget”. I rebarreled my PRS gun in 6.5 PRC. Currently pushing 153.5 hybrids at around 2950 fps. We’ll see how this goes!
Sent you a request to joinThanks I will check out Facebook although it is against my religion
i put in a request to join the ELR group on Facebook could you give me an abridged version of the information on the Kansas shootThanks I will check out Facebook although it is against my religion
I tried asking to join but I don't know who is the moderator if you are or know him would you tell him that my Facebook name is Sean O'Cuirc the cuirc is the Irish spelling for QuirkLook up Spearpoint Ranch. They have all the info
There is someone on here from there. Trying to remember who they are. So, I can get you in touch with them.Is there someone I should introduce myself to at Facebook-ELR I m sure they don't know me from atom.
Sandow the Hereticthank you
The past winner did it. From what I heard, mag went down. He single fed it. Won the competition at that. Hopefully someone that actually knows will chime in.Would it be unreasonable to think I could single feed my rounds for this event? Id prefer not do work up a new load for my 338 Lapua but I'm well outside of mag length. Shooting on a team if that makes any difference.
Rumor has it the guys 2 years ago won it with that exact cartridge/bullet/velocityI know the 30 cal magnums are ideal, but I wanted to give this match a whirl on a “budget”. I rebarreled my PRS gun in 6.5 PRC. Currently pushing 153.5 hybrids at around 2950 fps. We’ll see how this goes!
Ya I think the teams 2 years ago was won by a pair of 6.5 PRC.Rumor has it the guys 2 years ago won it with that exact cartridge/bullet/velocity
I single fed a couple years ago. It's do able but a major pita. You start standing so carrying and setting down ammo is crappy. If you can mag feed do it.Would it be unreasonable to think I could single feed my rounds for this event? Id prefer not work up a new load for my 338 Lapua but I'm well outside of mag length. Shooting on a team if that makes any difference.
My buddy @JBarton he single feeds I believe he uses a fclass stand for his rounds. No issuesWould it be unreasonable to think I could single feed my rounds for this event? Id prefer not work up a new load for my 338 Lapua but I'm well outside of mag length. Shooting on a team if that makes any difference.
Do you guys like the 300 norma or 6.5 prc better?Rumor has it the guys 2 years ago won it with that exact cartridge/bullet/velocity
Its not really which one is better, it's if you miss can you spot the splash? Can you manage the recoil and get back on tgt? Both are capable for the match.Do you guys like the 300 norma or 6.5 prc better?
I know but him and nolegs wins the match every year and they used both so just curious what his thoughts were.Its not really which one is better, it's if you miss can you spot the splash? Can you manage the recoil and get back on tgt? Both are capable for the match.
300 Norma for me, didn't see the high winds they talked about previous years. Had some wind, but apparently not as bad like I stated last year. Also, got rained on last year. So was a muddy, and wet comp.Do you guys like the 300 norma or 6.5 prc better?
I had mag length issues and ended up single feeding 2 years ago. I now run a sled and single feed. I have never timed out because of it or felt rushed any more than normal. I had an 8 round block made out of PVC that works well enough for me. I couldn't find a picture of my block but here are a couple from NF last year.Would it be unreasonable to think I could single feed my rounds for this event? Id prefer not work up a new load for my 338 Lapua but I'm well outside of mag length. Shooting on a team if that makes any difference.
I hope it's cooler again but not the rain lol yes the wine wasn't to bad last year.300 Norma for me, didn't see the high winds they talked about previous years. Had some wind, but apparently not as bad like I stated last year. Also, got rained on last year. So was a muddy, and wet comp.
agreed the cooler weather was much better but that rain made for a bit of a sloppy messI hope it's cooler again but not the rain lol yes the wine wasn't to bad last year.
First time I shot it but always heard it was hot. Yeah that mud sucks I have very similar mud where I live and not fun to play inagreed the cooler weather was much better but that rain made for a bit of a sloppy mess
Both have pros and cons. But the 6.5 is 2x the wind call of the .300nm so you really gotta be on top of wind.Do you guys like the 300 norma or 6.5 prc better?
And they just casually win even having to make twice the wind call. . Got some kind of deal with the devil at that match.
Lmao.. so do I, doesnt mean I'm gonna..
Have you done any testing yet?
I made the mistake this weekend of wanting to test an 87gr n570 load that previously shot well and accidentally loaded them at 78grs(which is re26 load weight for me). Hour drive to the range an hour there and hour drive back---- wasted. Load did avg 5.8std dev and a spread of 15.1fps. Max was 2837.5 and min was 2822.3.Just finished up at the range, finally.
Did a ladder with N570 from 83.0 grains to 87.0 grains, with the 220's. Velocities went from 2980 fps to 3060.
I also shot 5 rounds of a charge weight of 85.0 Grains N570 with a random seating depth with the 220's, and shot a nice group with a velocity of 3010 fps.
I'm thinking of just using that 85.0 grain load for this comp. Seems to shoot good enough.
I love when it's that easy.Just finished up at the range, finally.
Did a ladder with N570 from 83.0 grains to 87.0 grains, with the 220's. Velocities went from 2980 fps to 3060.
I also shot 5 rounds of a charge weight of 85.0 Grains N570 with a random seating depth with the 220's, and shot a nice group with a velocity of 3010 fps.
I'm thinking of just using that 85.0 grain load for this comp. Seems to shoot good enough.
I love when it's that easy.
Yeah I agree. Don't want pressure during match if it heats upMe too
I could probably step on it and get another 100+ fps out of it if I wanted to, but I don't see any point. ~3,000 fps with a 220 should be more than adequate.
I’ve run accu-tac and ckye pod both work but easy adjustment of the ckye pod made it a winner for me. I’m not familiar with the LRA but had a peak and looks like it would work alsoWhat are the preferred bipods for this match?
I currently have an LRA F-class bipod on my rifle, but looking back at previous years it looks like Atlas, Ckye-pods and Elite-Iron are really common. Don't see any LRA's in the mix.
Debating on getting some HH feet for my LRA, or just going with my OG Ckye-pod.
And that is why imo 300nm blows unless you are running 240+ class bullets.... I can push a 220 with 78 gr of retumbo 2950-3k np in a 300prc... you need 9-12% more powder in 300nm to get that same speed...Just finished up at the range, finally.
Did a ladder with N570 from 83.0 grains to 87.0 grains, with the 220's. Velocities went from 2980 fps to 3060.
I also shot 5 rounds of a charge weight of 85.0 Grains N570 with a random seating depth with the 220's, and shot a nice group with a velocity of 3010 fps.
I'm thinking of just using that 85.0 grain load for this comp. Seems to shoot good enough.
Accutac bipod they have become my favorite bipod. I have never used ckye-pod though to poor. The accutac are built like a tankWhat are the preferred bipods for this match?
I currently have an LRA F-class bipod on my rifle, but looking back at previous years it looks like Atlas, Ckye-pods and Elite-Iron are really common. Don't see any LRA's in the mix.
Debating on getting some HH feet for my LRA, or just going with my OG Ckye-pod.
Yeah it seems very hit or miss on speeds. Some guys get crazy speeds others not so much.And that is why imo 300nm blows unless you are running 240+ class bullets.... I can push a 220 with 78 gr of retumbo 2950-3k np... you need 9-12% more powder in 300nm to get that same speed...
Sold all my 300nm stuff after I started comparing both....
And that is why imo 300nm blows unless you are running 240+ class bullets.... I can push a 220 with 78 gr of retumbo 2950-3k np... you need 9-12% more powder in 300nm to get that same speed...
Sold all my 300nm stuff after I started comparing both....
Accutac bipod they have become my favorite bipod. I have never used ckye-pod though to poor. The accutac are built like a tank
If I was to do it all over again, I would do .300PRC.
But I purchased my action before .300 PRC was a thing, and have a couple .300NM barrels for it.
My current barrel is really slow. But it is what it is.
Have you tried running 245s or 230s?... I don't think yours is slow imo most guys I know it's been the same story. It's honestly NBD if you have the action already and don't mind the extra powder.
These really long sierra 230s look interesting. I'm going to try and chrony them this weekend with 78.5gr retumbo. I can't seat anywhere near .020 tho off and still mag feed but if I can get them near 2900+ I will be happy.
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try 91 grains of h50bmg and a 245 berger...If I was to do it all over again, I would do .300PRC.
But I purchased my action before .300 PRC was a thing, and have a couple .300NM barrels for it.
My current barrel is really slow. But it is what it is.
I have tried 230's.
85.0 grains of Retumbo puts them at 2970 fps out of this barrel. Haven't tried anything heavier than 230's though.
That's like exactly what I had with my barrel .
I feel so inadequate when reading the .300NM reloading thread, but maybe it's because we are the only ones not running with any sort of pressure
Everyone seems to be 50-100 fps faster than me in there