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Ernie Bishop
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Glad you are seeing some improvement.
The 110 Nosler AB would be one of my considerations, if you have some handy |
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Ernie
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M7025-06
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Ernie & Pyro
I think I'm gonna make work with what I have right now. I've spent waaay more than I planned in the last 2 weeks. So much for reloading to save money oh well...I'm hooked. When I get the funds built back up a tad, I'll start tinkering around a little more. I think I'm on the right path with the R22 for the 25-06. Thanks again for all of the help. |
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pyro6999
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i will have to check my supplies, if i have some 140s laying around i would be happy to send them your way. i will get back to you on that tomorrow.
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They call me "Boots"
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SVT_Tactical
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This would be my go to round. thats a nice nice group. |
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Ernie Bishop
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Components are pricey.
Take your time and enjoy the process. Over time I have built up stock of the type of bullets I use the most in what are my primary calibers: 6mm, 6.5, 7mm, and 338. When I get a new barrel/gun, then I can try a variety to see what it likes. Again, that took time and money
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pyro6999
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no shame in that group, id use it too. |
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They call me "Boots"
375H&H Mag: Yeah, it kills stuff "extra dead" 343 we will never forget God Bless Chris Ledoux "good ride cowboy" |
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M7025-06
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sounds good |
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pyro6999
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well im sorry to say that i dont have anything other than some 120gr ballistic tips in 7mm. i got those to try in my sons 7-08's for when they can start to hunt. so far they havent shot very well for me.
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They call me "Boots"
375H&H Mag: Yeah, it kills stuff "extra dead" 343 we will never forget God Bless Chris Ledoux "good ride cowboy" |
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M7025-06
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No problem. I've got plenty of bullets to get me by for my hog hunting trip in March.
I may have stumbled onto something last night...I remeasured the chamber on my 25-06 and I must've screwed up the first time cause it measured about 0.03'' deeper than last time. That might explain the big groups I've been getting. I'm heading out to shoot this morning so I'll see if that was the problem. |
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Bigdaddy0381
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280 I use 160ge accubond adn H4831SC. I can't think of the charge. It works really well in this rifle.
Nice shooting.
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P&Z Firearms , Pro gun cleanings and gun repair and wood refinishing.
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M7025-06
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I finally got a 1'' group with the 25-06 yesterday. Hopefully after I play with the seating depths, I can tighten them up a bit. If not...I may switch to H4831.
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M7025-06
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What's the difference between H4831 & H4831SC? Nevermind...I guess it means "short cut". |
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pyro6999
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correct. h-4831 wouldnt be a bad choice either. |
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They call me "Boots"
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Bigdaddy0381
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P&Z Firearms , Pro gun cleanings and gun repair and wood refinishing.
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M7025-06
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I went back and remeasured for COAL of my 280 and came up with a different # than the first time (used the dented case/colored bullet method) and came up 3.313'' as opposed to 3.246'' the first time (that's a 0.067'' difference).
According to the new numbers...I've been seating the Barnes bullets 0.113'' off the lands and the GameKings 0.031'' off the lands. My question is...since I've been getting some good groups, should I just disregard the new measurement and keep going as I have? I'm thinking I might have to pick up a gauge since I don't trust my numbers at the moment. Edited by M7025-06 - February/05/2012 at 05:41 |
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Dr. Bill
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As a principle when reloading 25-06, it OFTEN shoots best with maximum, or near maximum loads. 115-120 grain bullets in a 1/10 twist barrel stabilize best with MV of 3000fps or greater. My best luck comes with powders such as 4831, Retumbo, Norma MRP,RL19 or RL21. It seems individual rifles have their own preferences too. But boy do I love that 25-06!
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Steelbenz
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I have some 115gr Nosler BTs I loaded a bunch for a buddy with a 257 Bob who went to Germany. PM me your address and I'll ship them to you.
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Dr. Bill
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Dr. Bill Capps, 8311 S.E. 147th Place, Summerfield, Fl. 34491 If you've still got the Noslers, Thanks in advance.... Bill
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