First off the rifle in question is built on a Target Action with a Criterion Bull on it 1-9 twist. Sightron III 10x50x60 in a B&C Medalist stock, very simple setup. All shots were made from cheapo Wal-Mart sand bags. I used a Beta Master Chrono with printouts to not miss anything chrono was set at about 12 feet and every single shot recorded with no errors. I tested only a few loads that I copied off of accurate shooter since they were using the same length, brand and twist rate barrel as I am.

I will say this.....Thanks for the sound advice Dean.....use what works.....Thank you brother


First load
Powder RL25 60.0 grains
Primer CCI BR2
OAL@ogive 3.285
FPS 3218-3212-3211-3216-3211-3204
Bullet 154 InterBond (they were free) thought id try them


Second load
Powder 4831 59.5 grains
Primer CCI BR2
OAL@ogive 3.271
FPS 3002-2981-3048-2992-3001-3010-3009-2956?
Bullet 162 Amax
This load was very accurate "to me" easily .2 MOA a single ragged hole at 100 yards

Third load
Powder RL25 60.0 grains
Primer CCI BR2
OAL@ogive 3.285
FPS 3218-3211-3217-3218-3212-3204?
Bullet 180 grain SMK
Load was also very accurate, NONE of the loads listed showed absolutely no flattened primers or remotely heavy bolt lift also noted recoil to be like my 308....very mild.

I think there is more left in the velocity I just dont want to push it and I want this barrel to last a long while because Im broke as hell from buying brass for this darn thing. Im gonna back off the powder a little bit and see if accuracy suffers. If anyone has anything to add or advice please let me know Im all ears. The numbers seem high to me maybe someone with more knowledge on this can educate me....


Very Respectfully Submitted

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