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wbm
01-17-2020, 11:48 AM
Savage Axis, 22" Heavy Barrel (Cut down from 26" 12 FV)
Boyd's Thumb Hole Stock,
Rifle Basix Savage I Trigger,
Aluminum Magazine Clip
Glades Bolt Handle
Leupold Mark AR Mod-1 Scope




1-16-2020 1300

Noser 140gr RDF
Hornady Brass
BR-2 Primer
OAL=2.875" (.015 Short of Lands)
43gr Winchester 6.5 Staball

Temperature 74, Wind 0, Elevation 131 Feet

100 yard five shot group was .60"...first cold bore shot is on left...next 4 were .295". Also shot the Hornady 100gr ELD-M's yesterday with the Staball...great 5 shot groups...none went beyond .70". Did not have a chronograph.

Fuj'
01-18-2020, 08:50 AM
I'll keep reading the mail on this.....

wbm
01-18-2020, 09:16 AM
44gr was listed as max with 140-142gr bullets. 43 gave me great accuracy and no pressure issues....so it is what it is and I will take it.

Fuj'
01-19-2020, 08:52 AM
How's the powder fill look in the case ??

wbm
01-19-2020, 10:13 AM
43gr is just below neck shoulder junction

Come on Fuj'...give in! experience the POWAH of the dark side...go for a pound.