Jan 2, 2024 · I have been breaking in a new Bergara rifle for a friend with a 22 inch barrel that is doing good . Started with H1000 and 175 nosler ABLR and didn't like accuracy or speed , so after 50 rounds switched to RL 26 and it went from 2930 to 3030 with same powder charge and shooting 1/2 to 3/4 inch with low ES and not much load development yet .

Jul 23, 2018 · Keep the 270 win barrel, cut a few inches off. Buy some Reloder 26 and watch that gun wake up. 3100-3150 fps with 140's, 3100 fps with 145 gr ELD-X's out of a 22" bbl.

Oct 30, 2024 · Looking to build myself an 18-20" barreled 6.5 creedmoor, that I would like to take on an elk hunt next year. Im pretty set on the caliber, but looking at other items (actions, stocks, etc) and wanted some advice or a sanity check. Realistically going to …

Nov 18, 2009 · I picked up a Ruger American 22ARC 20” bbl not long ago and have put about 250rounds through it so far. Magneto speed chrono results with Hornady factory ammo 10 shot strings 62s 3150fps 75s 2930fps 88s 2688fps 10shot groups with factory ammo Wind was 5-12mph and switching while shooting...

Mar 1, 2024 · Factory 212's and 225's 2740-2775fps. I could see 100fps gain hand loading. This is in a 22" carbon 6.

Feb 18, 2011 · I have a load that shoots1/2 moa in my rifles and a buddies... An M&P 15 16" bbl, an RRA 16" mid-length, and RRA Varmint with a 24" bbl. I used brand new LC brass, 25.3g of Alliant's AR15 Comp powder, any primer, I tested Federal SRP, Winchester WSR, CCI 450 and Remmingtion 7 1/2. Bullets were the 52 SMK, 52 AMax, and 53g VMax bullets.

Apr 3, 2004 · Weatherby on their website says No to free floating a barrel under#3 contour . My Vanguard has a #2 (22/250)contour. I'm awaiting shipment on a Bell & Carlson medalist stock. This rifle with tupperware stocks surpasses their guarantee of 3 shots MOA at 100 yds . Thinking maybe I should just...

Nov 8, 2023 · My approach to barrel length is a little more complicated than asking around. In QuickLoad, I'll set a 26" barrel to begin, and run powder what ifs -for highest velocity -with 104% load density -at SAAMI max pressure -with a given bullet.

Feb 23, 2014 · Also, yesterday was the first time the gun had been shot, so the bbl was broken in by shooting once, cleaned with Butch's bore cleaner, and allowed to rest for approx 15 minutes between each shot. Using 100 grain Nosler Ballistic Tips, I started out with 54.4 grains of RL 22, then went to 55.5 grains, and finished up with 56.5 grains.

Mar 29, 2015 · I bought a Ruger 77 African over the winter, it's the one that doesn't have the threaded bbl. for a brake or weight. I've only put about 30rds. through it do to weather & work. I haven't even put a scope on it yet. I'm thinking of taking the one off of my Rem.700 308, a Nikon monarch 2.5x10x42. And getting a new one for the Rem700.