Quick little update...
I tested 57.4, 57.6, 57.8 and 58.0 at 300 today on fired brass and 57.8 appears to be the load as it had the tightest vertical, 1.1” CTC. I also tested some non magnum primers over the magnetospeed as well as a few magnums to see just how it changed the overall velocity and the difference averaged out to be 23fps for the rounds tested. I also saved a few to apply at 1000y and the difference in POI appeared to be between .1-.2 mil in elevation which is what it should be for a 20-30 fps difference. Those 208’s really make an impact on the steel at 1000y compared to what I am used to, 175’s driven by a 308 and 139’s from a 260... BONG!
Next up, load work up with a non mag primer and then see which of the two loads shoot the best. Shouldn’t be too hard considering how well the four loaded at 57.7 shot at 1000y when I was comparing them...
Very nice. I think you convinced me to buy that rifle sir. I literally want to go out and get the exact same one. And the nice thing is its something I can actually afford.
Off-topic: Long lost third cousin twice-removed, is that you? LOL