Who's published data did you start with for load work ups? Hornady or another?
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Who's published data did you start with for load work ups? Hornady or another?
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I used Hodgdons since I use H335 and the Hornady book.Quote:
Originally Posted by 2backstraps
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Thank youQuote:
Originally Posted by CodySPowell
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Anyone besides me try Varget under the 50 zmax?
My 24" AR doesn't care for TAC no matter what bullet I've loaded. Hoping my new Savage 10 will like H335.
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I haven’t yet but I have some at the bench. I’ll give it a shot tomorrow.
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It does work. Some good reports have been posted before. Benchmark is another good one as well!!Quote:
Originally Posted by Sgt Greybeard
I’ve had luck with 25gr of Varget in my 18” 1:8 twist ARQuote:
Originally Posted by Sgt Greybeard
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Im still searching for a load that works in my 22-250. 335 has been mentioned. I have benchmark which is right next to 335 on the burn chart. But none of my books list itQuote:
Originally Posted by Wes Sage
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22-250 needs slower powders. H380 was designed just for the 22-250Quote:
Originally Posted by R2nailer
Tried h380,no joy. Better with varget 8208 and 4064Quote:
Originally Posted by Wes Sage
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Sounds like a picky rifle. Better brass prep, and seating depth changes could really tighten it up.
May need to Neck Size only
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Originally Posted by R2nailer
Im startin to think it might just be worn out.
1998 model 12 vbss
I have a similar Savage 22-250, have scoped the bbl-it's good-and haven't shot btr than 1.5moa with it, even with Z-Max's. Lemmeknow if you solve this!Quote:
Originally Posted by R2nailer
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Are you running the 50 gr bullets in 22-250. Thought I'd try them on some prairie dogs.
Lots of people running them with great results.
These things are so accurate, and explosive like I have never seen!!Quote:
Originally Posted by 300WSMGUY
I’ve used IMR 3031 for years in my 22-250. Still do. It’s just an ol Remington 788 but she’s a shooter with 3031Quote:
Originally Posted by R2nailer
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Remington should go back to making the 788's. They were better out of the box than a lot of today's rifles.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jakebert2001
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Where in MN are you located? I just moved from MN to ND and was just west of the cities. I know a few good reloading shops out that way.Quote:
Originally Posted by SGTREED
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Camp ripley area little fallsQuote:
Originally Posted by Jbotto
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I had some early experiences with my 1:9” Savage .223 that have lead me away from anything lighter than 55gr bullets in my rifle. Reading this thread though makes me think I need to try again. I am amazed that so many of you, using the faster twisted barrels are having such good results!
Here’s a question though, are the z-max and same weight v-max getting same results for you guys? Can they be swapped indiscriminately between the two with the same groups or are they slightly different bullets that need to be loaded uniquely? I’ve been curious about this for a long time but never really looked into it.
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They both print the same groups, in the same place for me. Pretty sure they're the
same bullet with different color tips.
Wes, you weren’t kidding when you said they like to go fast. Notice how the groups tighten up as the charge went up. Attachment 600
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What powder are you using?Quote:
Originally Posted by mtbert
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H335 I wrote some details on the target.
This was this morning out of my Howa 1500 in 223.
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Shit, totally missed that...Quote:
Originally Posted by mtbert
Thanks for sharing!
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Awesome!!. Yea, they like to be pushed, and get to be little lazerbeams!!
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Originally Posted by mtbert
I never get that good grouping. There’s always a flyer to ruin the group.
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Best I have seen was .335 at 200 yards, 10 shot group.
Normal with a decent shooter, optic, and gun is .250-.400 at 100 yards
Turn your scope down a bit or shoot at a dark target so you don’t see your group as it is shot. Bet that flier goes away! It did for me! [emoji6]Quote:
Originally Posted by mtbert
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I’m sure a better scope would help. As I get older it’s harder to focus. I’m just shooting a thru a Tasco 3x9. It’s okay but not for driving tacks. Just to dam cheap I guess[emoji1].
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For sure!! Good glass really helps. As long as you are happy with what a rifle and scope does, no need to change it
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jbotto if I put a group like that together I’d just have to put the shooter away and go home. Cause it would never get better.
Now you guys have thinking about a better optic. Any suggestions on a decent glass without breaking the bank?[emoji51]
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Vortex makes some great ones, and even their cheaper stuff works well.
What max distance are you shooting?
Just shooting paper?
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Originally Posted by mtbert
For the most part I’m just having fun unloading bullets at around 100yd but it’s always nice to get some good grouping.
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Got it. With bad eyes like I have, a 4-16, or even 4-12 Vortex would be great for thatQuote:
Originally Posted by mtbert
Thanks Wes I’ll check them out.
BTW love this group and what you’ve put together for us.
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Thanks buddy!!
We needed a new place with everything going on over on FB!!
Now we have it, and just need to spread the word to all reloaders!!Quote:
Originally Posted by mtbert
I've got two Vortex optics on my AR's, not ridiculously priced and have worked awesome through thousands of rounds.Quote:
Originally Posted by mtbert
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I've got a howa in .308 with the axiom stock and a timney trigger and a barska swat 10-40x52 that will put them inside a quarter. The trigger made a big difference, had better groups with the Nikon. Thinking about getting a vortex.Quote:
Originally Posted by mtbert
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So I'm trying to load the z max with cfe 223. The closest thing to data is a 50 gn gmx. What do you think, 26.0 gn at 2.24 oal it's a different bullet combo. Before I crank them out, should I. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...d3cb8c3970.jpg
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