Today at the Bench.....

[JeffreyDeGraff]

Sounds good JTD! I too have been away too long. A lot of demands on my time right now between work, the yard and a pending construction job here at the house. I will get back to it, I have plans to get the Savage BR out this year and work on it again. I have a few bullets that I have not tried and am anxious to see how good the gun, (or these old eyes) can shoot again. What is worse is that I have a new 1911 (my first) in the safe that I haven't even shot yet. This must end, lol.

What caliber is your savage BR? What 1911 did you have?

I put a new flat recoil spring in my 1911 last summer, still haven’t tested it for function. It has been so windy here, since it’s warmed up, that I cannot go to the range, I can barely keep my ball cap on my head.


JTD

[Flyeralan]

The BR is in 6mmBR, bought it used at an lgs a few years ago. They knew the guy that had it , he got a knee busted up pretty good and could no longer shoot in the prone position very well. Came with competition Redding dies, a bunch of loaded ammo, and a good amount of brass. I put a Weaver 36x scope on it and I have shot some 5 shot groups in the .20's at 100. Probably as good as this old guy can shoot anymore, but I still like to dream. The 1911 is a Ruger SR1911 in 45, the only caliber that a 1911 should be in. JK, lol.

What caliber is your savage BR? What 1911 did you have?

I put a new flat recoil spring in my 1911 last summer, still haven’t tested it for function. It has been so windy here, since it’s warmed up, that I cannot go to the range, I can barely keep my ball cap on my head.


JTD

[JeffreyDeGraff]

The BR is in 6mmBR, bought it used at an lgs a few years ago. They knew the guy that had it , he got a knee busted up pretty good and could no longer shoot in the prone position very well. Came with competition Redding dies, a bunch of loaded ammo, and a good amount of brass. I put a Weaver 36x scope on it and I have shot some 5 shot groups in the .20's at 100. Probably as good as this old guy can shoot anymore, but I still like to dream. The 1911 is a Ruger SR1911 in 45, the only caliber that a 1911 should be in. JK, lol.

Oh wow! Awesome rifle. Is it fast or slow twist, do you shoot heavy or light bullets out of it? Ive always dreamed of having a 6BR.

I have only one 1911, I would only ever have a 1911 in 45, but I do understand why some people would want it in smaller calibers. I guess I should never say never, if someone gave me a 9mm 1911, I’d keep it, but if I’m spending money on one, no.

I got 100 of the 200 WW 30-06 range brass sized and trimmed, they are about to come out of the tumbler now.


JTD

[muforester]

Working on test loads for a new caliber, 6mm TCU. Can't wait to try them.

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[JeffreyDeGraff]

Working on test loads for a new caliber, 6mm TCU. Can't wait to try them.

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Looking good! Can’t wait to hear how they shoot.


JTD

[Flyeralan]

Those are not yet fire formed, correct? I shoot the 6mm TCU and it is a great cartridge. What gun are you shooting it in?

Working on test loads for a new caliber, 6mm TCU. Can't wait to try them.

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[muforester]

Those are not yet fire formed, correct? I shoot the 6mm TCU and it is a great cartridge. What gun are you shooting it in?

Correct, they are not fire formed yet. I will be shooting them out of a 15" Encore pistol.

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[muforester]

Those are not yet fire formed, correct? I shoot the 6mm TCU and it is a great cartridge. What gun are you shooting it in?

My plan is to deer hunt with it. Any bullet or powder recommendations? So far I have loaded 100gr RN with H335 and 80gr soft points with IMR 4895.

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[Flyeralan]

My plan is to deer hunt with it. Any bullet or powder recommendations? So far I have loaded 100gr RN with H335 and 80gr soft points with IMR 4895.

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Mine is a 15" TC Custom Shop barrel on a Contender. I have never hunted deerwith the 6, but do occasionally use the 7mm TCU for deer. My six is used to help control these PA ground hogs and is quite a shooter. Twice I have shot a 5 shot group at 100 yds that measured an honest 5/8". Mine loves IMR 4198, but I am using lighter bullets. I did some work years back with heavier bullets, I'll look at my records to see if I have any data that could help you. Keep us informed on your progress, I'm very interested.

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[muforester]

Mine is a 15" TC Custom Shop barrel on a Contender. I have never hunted deerwith the 6, but do occasionally use the 7mm TCU for deer. My six is used to help control these PA ground hogs and is quite a shooter. Twice I have shot a 5 shot group at 100 yds that measured an honest 5/8". Mine loves IMR 4198, but I am using lighter bullets. I did some work years back with heavier bullets, I'll look at my records to see if I have any data that could help you. Keep us informed on your progress, I'm very interested.

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Mine is a stainless 15" Custom shop for the Encore. Kind of an odd caliber for the Encore, but I got a heck of a deal on it. I also have a 7mm TCU. It is a 10" Contender.

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