fruits of my first reloading labors!

[boy412]

FINALLY got a chance to head out to the range and try out a few loads I cooked up. I think I did OK! Big improvement over factory ammo...either that or my marksmanship improved dramatically in the weeks in between range trips.

:)

While I realize they aren't "awesome" they are pretty good groups for me, and I'm excited to continue developing a load that my 12 LRPV likes. Trying some heavier bullets next (69gr SMK and 75gr A-Max), so I didn't go too bezerk with these lighter bullets.

Sierra 52gr MatchKing HPBT
24.5gr BL-C2
CCI 400 primer
Hornady brass (fire formed)

[img width=450 height=450]http://idisk.mac.com/ericbullock//Public/sierra_Group2.jpg[/img]

...and another group using the same basic recipe, but with a 55gr Nosler Ballistic Tip bullet:

(yes, 5 holes...honest injun!)



Again, not super awesome groups (damn those flyers) but at the end of the day I was a happy Savage owner.

:)

[possum1]

Nothing like that feeling of shooting your first hand loads. Did your anus draw up like mine did on the first shot ?

[boy412]

ROTFL...

It was more of an inner "Mmmmmmmm". Like Homer Simpson drinking a Duff.

;D

[1Shot]

...I used to run my 52gr Sie's with 27.5grs of BLC for hole accuracy...

[boy412]

...I used to run my 52gr Sie's with 27.5grs of BLC for hole accuracy...

What twist was your barrel?

[mattri]

boy412, I am really sorry to read this post.

You are now doomed to a life of saving money, enjoying a very fun and relaxing hobby, and worst of all having to put up with vastly improved accuracy.

We'll pray for you.

[possum1]

You are now doomed to a life of saving money.

Yeah ! Right :D

[McKinneyMike]

Yea more like PB&J lunches, collecting aluminum cans from the roadsides, part time jobs, etc, to scrounge every penny you can for more reloading supplies. LOL

[lal357]

you got that right i have a gun show in 2 weeks cashing in my change jar putting every spare dollar in a box for it their is a guy who sells primers/powder at reaaly good prices (at least for aound here (last time i got 8lbs of varget for 150.00 total and remington 7 1/2 br primers 1k for 33.00 )