Hey guys... I am playing with a few more loads for my 338RUM. She seems to prefer lighter projectiles and hotter loads.
Here she is...
Savage 110, stock, no action work yet. Select match Shilen 4 groove ratchet, 28" w/Vias break, bedded choate stock.
At UNSC 600yd, best group was 3.92" with the Berger OTM 250gr. backed with 104 of 869. Hornady match 285's sucked and SMK's were ok(6+"). The SMK's I tried were 250's and 300's. I have only tried 250 OTM's.
What do you guys think about Lapua Scenars? Compared to SMK's and OTM's? Since my barrel doesn't seem to like the heavier (300's) bullets, Do some of you think it may be worth the investment to try OTM's and Lapuas in a 300 vs a 250?
Now the big question... are there custom bullets out there better than the commercially available projectiles? And better/more accurate? I know I'm asking a lot of a budget gun, but I still think I can squeeze out a bit more accuracy out of her. Any ideas???
And for more detailed info... my shooting form/skill is good, recoil management, trigger, breathing, all that good stuff. full benchrest brass prep, I'm VERY anal. I wt sort everything, turn necks, fix coencentricity of loaded round, anneal my brass.
I met an old timer at my new job that is willing to teach me the CNC lathe for truing up my action. He said he does his own there, mostly 700's. Here soon, I'll be set even better. But for now, I'm looking for bullet preferences and hands on experiences with different brand and custom bullets.
Here she is...
Savage 110, stock, no action work yet. Select match Shilen 4 groove ratchet, 28" w/Vias break, bedded choate stock.
At UNSC 600yd, best group was 3.92" with the Berger OTM 250gr. backed with 104 of 869. Hornady match 285's sucked and SMK's were ok(6+"). The SMK's I tried were 250's and 300's. I have only tried 250 OTM's.
What do you guys think about Lapua Scenars? Compared to SMK's and OTM's? Since my barrel doesn't seem to like the heavier (300's) bullets, Do some of you think it may be worth the investment to try OTM's and Lapuas in a 300 vs a 250?
Now the big question... are there custom bullets out there better than the commercially available projectiles? And better/more accurate? I know I'm asking a lot of a budget gun, but I still think I can squeeze out a bit more accuracy out of her. Any ideas???
And for more detailed info... my shooting form/skill is good, recoil management, trigger, breathing, all that good stuff. full benchrest brass prep, I'm VERY anal. I wt sort everything, turn necks, fix coencentricity of loaded round, anneal my brass.
I met an old timer at my new job that is willing to teach me the CNC lathe for truing up my action. He said he does his own there, mostly 700's. Here soon, I'll be set even better. But for now, I'm looking for bullet preferences and hands on experiences with different brand and custom bullets.
