Remember just because that’s the internal length of the mag, you can’t load all your rounds to that and think it won’t jam towards the bottom as the case taper makes the stack want to curve.
Tested at 700 yards this past weekend - first round hit on steel, slight adjustment for elevation (was a little high) and was able to dial in the ballistic computer with 19.5 MOA "did hit" using a BC of .218 (G7). Strelok Pro gives me an adjusted MV of 2731. I'll take it!
How are you liking that barrel? I've never used them before, but I have one in 6.5cm that I'm getting ready to put together.
This is my third X-caliber barrel - I am sold on the quality and value. The first was a similar barrel in .243 Win - 24" barrel, fluted heavy contour, 8:1 twist. That damned rifle is my "go to" favorite that I shoot long range and use in local PRS matches. Shoots 95 grain SMKs at a conservative 2960 fps and holds 1/2 MOA groups. The second is a custom LR barrel in .45 Raptor - fit and finish are outstanding and the price was reasonable for an unserious caliber. The last was the LR308 barrel. 24", fluted, R+2" gas system and it shoots great, less than 1/2 MOA at 100 and consistent.
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Yeah, I bought my barrel right after Christmas last year, but haven't had time to build the rifle. It's encouraging to hear you have had good results. That may be enough to spur me on and get mine built.This is my third X-caliber barrel - I am sold on the quality and value. The first was a similar barrel in .243 Win - 24" barrel, fluted heavy contour, 8:1 twist. That damned rifle is my "go to" favorite that I shoot long range and use in local PRS matches. Shoots 95 grain SMKs at a conservative 2960 fps and holds 1/2 MOA groups. The second is a custom LR barrel in .45 Raptor - fit and finish are outstanding and the price was reasonable for an unserious caliber. The last was the LR308 barrel. 24", fluted, R+2" gas system and it shoots great, less than 1/2 MOA at 100 and consistent.
The last two were both purchased during X-Caliber holiday sales - 45% off for the 45 Raptor in honor of President Trump and 20% off on the 308 for Independence Day.
The next one I get will be a replacement barrel for my vintage Savage Model 112 Series J in 243 Win.
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Nothing fancy. Just an older Sig 716 patrol in 7.62x51 that I customized a a few years ago. One of the early elite Cerakote colors, magpul furniture and TT trigger with atlas bipod. Hanging off the barrel is a Sandman S.
I'd be interested to know how it works for you as I have recently picked up several boxes of #2156 to try out. What powder? I use IMR 4895 mostly.
When the panic first started I picked up a pound of 2495. I was in my gas gun reloading infancy and didn't have a chronograph at the time... But I seem to remember getting some good groups with 2495 and 168 A-Max bullets.
Mike,
Yes sir, 168 AMAX.
FWIW, I get 2620-2630 out of a 24", 1-10 twist ar using 178 A-max, LC cases, 43.2 grs of VARGET, with either cci 34's or FM 210m's. Pretty accurate (1 moa or less) depending on my ability on a given day.
yes, 2.800". This is on the warm end of the scale. I constantly check for pressure signs, but even in summer weather, it has been good. I'd work up to that, just to be safe.
Very welcome. I know .308 win is supposed to be dead now, but I still enjoy shooting it.
Norma 202 with 150/155 gr
Oh heck no… 30hate is the best way to start shooting and reloading…
Any update would be "appreciated " ,about to venture into the 155 weight bullet for the first time .......I have smk and vld and the common for 308 powders.......going to start with IMR 4064
Maybe you are to young to have been taught grammar in school, " too" an adverb means "also"
thank you. appreciate it.
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Ghost, was the 41.8 load much of a compressed load ? were you able to clock it ?
well, it worked well. i shot 10rnds with the 178g. 2@39g, 2@40g, [email protected], [email protected], 2@41. All were within 4in, but the 4 @40.5/40.8 wrked best. dead centerQuickLoad Ballistic Prediction Software – Neconos.com
It's an internal ballistics program, and an old one at that, but it gets regular data updates (new powders, bullets, etc). It's not a replacement for proper load development, but it's a very handy tool for testing out combinations to see what may work best long before actually loading any.
, eveything just felt, sounded n looked good with those.....with a shitty scope, and a blind man firing @ lol. But thanks for your help and the info.
thanks bud. i appreciate it. ill test that load also. i just couldnt find anything definite with that powder and 178 eld match. only the 175.
sry. replied to wrong post. lol that was meant for your prev post
Just going to add that Dogtown's suggestion on the pressure test is a good one. It gives you a definite STOP HERE point for a component combo in your rifle... And if you have a chronograph it can help you find velocity nodes.
You probably already know this... But when I have inconsistent seating depth issues with compressed loads I do an initial seating that's about .010 long. Then I go back and work them all down to the target depth... Takes a bit of time and can be a PITA. But it removes that bit of doubt as to whether your grouping is due to inconsistent seating depth.
I have done similar. Seat them, then measure and sort them, then bump the long ones down.
Is that an attachment for your caliper? Just to allow the head to sit flat? Bc i have the same caliper, but i just use the tooth(or whatevr theyre called)
No, its for measuring the base to ogive. It is not necessarily designed to measure over all length. Pic below is how the tool is designed to be used.
