Hello all,
Today I went to the deer lease to try out some factory 2nds White River Energetics LRM primers. Overall, I am very happy with how they turned out. Originally, I was supposed to take 25 rounds of the same recipe but (but loaded with my regular Wolf LRM primers) as a control and then compare the 2nds against those. However, shit happens and I forgot the control group at home lmfao.
To start off, i sent a 5 round group of Hornady 140AG.I still proceeded with sending the 25 rounds loaded with 2nds downrange. I will say though, in my ammo box, I had 4 loaded rounds with 40.7 grains of h4350 vs the test loads (and control loads) of 40.9.
In my observations, the primers worked really good. Because I didn't have the control group with me, I can't say definitively that the 2nds are hotter. However, I do believe so. In the past, my regular loads with wolf primers have never been that fast. I've also always shot them in hot tx weather. This morning, it was mid 40s when I tested, so if anything, MV should've been on the slower end (but h4350 is pretty stable though).
The bolt was never heavy or sticky to lift for the first 75%. At the top 25%, it almost stopped a bit but then like "clicked" open. Is this what the famous "clickers" are? If so, is this a sign of over pressure?
I've had sticky/heavy bolt before from hotter loads. In such instances, the bolt is stick/heavy to lift constantly throughout its entire range. This was different.
Enough! Below are the pics.
Start
25 rounds with factory 2nds primers
4 rounds that were in my ammo box with Wolf LRM primers
I also tested some 144 LRHT bullets with H4350 and wolf LRM. The group sizes are nothing to write home about. However, I may have to re-test. I did not realize until I was done that the cardboard those were on was swinging with the wind significantly more than the the cardboard with the 130s. This fucking sucks. So then I sent some Hornady AG 140s on the cardboard with the 130s and they grouped pretty good.
Shot these @ end of day on more sturdy cardboard.
The 144s on the loose cardboard
If anybody cares to comment or give advice/tips, go for it. I welcome it. If not, then enjoy.
**edit to add**
Silver dots are half inch, colorful dots are 3/4.
Today I went to the deer lease to try out some factory 2nds White River Energetics LRM primers. Overall, I am very happy with how they turned out. Originally, I was supposed to take 25 rounds of the same recipe but (but loaded with my regular Wolf LRM primers) as a control and then compare the 2nds against those. However, shit happens and I forgot the control group at home lmfao.
To start off, i sent a 5 round group of Hornady 140AG.I still proceeded with sending the 25 rounds loaded with 2nds downrange. I will say though, in my ammo box, I had 4 loaded rounds with 40.7 grains of h4350 vs the test loads (and control loads) of 40.9.
In my observations, the primers worked really good. Because I didn't have the control group with me, I can't say definitively that the 2nds are hotter. However, I do believe so. In the past, my regular loads with wolf primers have never been that fast. I've also always shot them in hot tx weather. This morning, it was mid 40s when I tested, so if anything, MV should've been on the slower end (but h4350 is pretty stable though).
The bolt was never heavy or sticky to lift for the first 75%. At the top 25%, it almost stopped a bit but then like "clicked" open. Is this what the famous "clickers" are? If so, is this a sign of over pressure?
I've had sticky/heavy bolt before from hotter loads. In such instances, the bolt is stick/heavy to lift constantly throughout its entire range. This was different.
Enough! Below are the pics.
Start
25 rounds with factory 2nds primers
4 rounds that were in my ammo box with Wolf LRM primers
I also tested some 144 LRHT bullets with H4350 and wolf LRM. The group sizes are nothing to write home about. However, I may have to re-test. I did not realize until I was done that the cardboard those were on was swinging with the wind significantly more than the the cardboard with the 130s. This fucking sucks. So then I sent some Hornady AG 140s on the cardboard with the 130s and they grouped pretty good.
Shot these @ end of day on more sturdy cardboard.
The 144s on the loose cardboard
If anybody cares to comment or give advice/tips, go for it. I welcome it. If not, then enjoy.
**edit to add**
Silver dots are half inch, colorful dots are 3/4.
