Took the new Axis SR to the range today and got 12 surprises. First they closed the 100 yd range recently and are in process of building a 60' berm on 3 sides. So no 100 yd shooting. Rats.

But the 2nd surprise at the 25 yd pistol range a was good one. Shot about 100 rounds of various loads w/following results:

1 = 175 SMK w/42.3 gr Re15 only fair group.

2 - 150 Hornady FMJBT and 41 gr H335 was better. Probably on the order of 2 minutes for 10 shots.

3 - Best load. The NM load from M14 days of 168 SMK, 41.5 gr H4895, WLR primers, LC Match brass, was excellent.

4 - Next to best load was R-P case, WLR primers, 41.5 gr H4895, 150 Hornady FMJBT.

Did not get to check the loads w/168SMK and 4064 or 150 Hornady w/4064, but next trip will see what they will do.

Don't ask for group size as the shooting was at 25 yds. Maybe the 100 yd range will reopen SOOOOON.

Love the 6.5# rifle. Recoil is tolerable. Hot barrel does not do bad things. Just need about 5 mags or 4 plus a good 10 rounder.

cheers

seabreeze