Got the Savage High Country out for the first time

280 ackley goodness... Pretty happy.

High Country with my Axis cm

https://i.ibb.co/sqPSyfC/20210828-191705.jpg


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That powder is kind of fast eh? I was thinking the burn rate falls closer to the 4350 or 4831 for that bullet but I shoot the 160GK.

Who would complain with about 44.8 grains though. How was the recoil?

WAY fast! 4895 is 223 territory. That’s why your case fill is so low. 280AI should be in the 55-60gr powder case fill range. Even 4350 is a bit on the fast side, but does work. I’ve seen H4831sc being a “go to” for it. Was it you were just using what you had? I know powder choice has been a thing since “Democrat-itis” started. But it’s getting better now.

Yes powders are a problem. Looking at the data I think I will look for some RL26 or h1000 but I had to dig through existing stock for something to work with. That being said, 44.7-45 looks like it is gtg.I'm sure I have some other powders that more might be more suitable. I have some 162 gr ELDx on the way so I may try another powder for those.

This week with imr 4350. 3 shots

https://i.postimg.cc/43g4jzwm/20211008-171624-2.jpg

I think you have a keeper

Now that’s more like it. Very nice load.