Post by: 762Armo on November 06, 2012, 08:31:56 PM
I just got a Browning X-bolt not too long ago, and would like to know what you guys suggest, and what works best in your experience with this rifle?
Thanks!
Post by: HUNTINCOUPLE on November 06, 2012, 08:33:25 PM
Post by: huntnphool on November 06, 2012, 08:50:48 PM
Post by: 762Armo on November 06, 2012, 10:04:31 PM
I would hand load and getter dialed! :IBCOOL: :dunno:I'd love to be able to, but no equipment, and not really cheap to get started, haha. Maybe I should just find someone with equipment who would help me for a fee or what not.
Post by: WapitiFreak on November 06, 2012, 11:36:44 PM
Post by: WapitiFreak on November 06, 2012, 11:39:01 PM
my weatherby likes hornady sst in 162 grain.
Post by: RadSav on November 06, 2012, 11:55:54 PM
Post by: Selkirk on November 07, 2012, 04:00:58 AM
Post by: 762Armo on November 07, 2012, 07:43:01 AM
what model is your rifle?
my weatherby likes hornady sst in 162 grain.
Browning X Bolt
Post by: Crunchy on November 07, 2012, 07:46:22 AM
Post by: 762Armo on November 07, 2012, 07:49:52 AM
Nosler Custom 140gn Accubond. My A-Bolt shoots 1/2" groups with the stuff.
WOW, I'm definitely not close to that. At this point the rifle shoots better than I.
No need to go heavy with that bullet.
Please explain, I'm not too familiar with this round.
Post by: 7mmfan on November 07, 2012, 08:09:52 AM
- Don't worry about weight to much. 140-150 gr is perfectly acceptable for all game here in North America out of that gun.
- You don't have to buy fancy ballistic tip bonded bullets. Standard bullets like a Nosler Partition, Hornaday Interlocks, Remington Core-Loct and other soft points will work perfectly fine, and in some instances, have better terminal performance.
- Do not practice with one round because its cheaper and then hunt with something "better"! They will most likely shoot differently!
I also do highly suggest finding a way to reload! There are lots of members on here that are probably within 20 miles of you who reload and would be willing to help you get started. Thats how I got started and I will never go back to factory ammo. I take a lot of pride in killing game with my ammo and the confidence of KNOWING that when I pull the trigger, that round is going to go exactly where I'm aiming is very nice.
Post by: 762Armo on November 07, 2012, 01:21:25 PM
Every gun is a little different and likes different rounds. If you're going to just shoot factory ammo, I suggest buying a box of 3 or 4 different kinds and shooting them all. You will most likely find that one round shoots better than all the others out of your gun. I have shot a 7mm mag my whole life and here is what I have found to be important/not important.
- Don't worry about weight to much. 140-150 gr is perfectly acceptable for all game here in North America out of that gun.
- You don't have to buy fancy ballistic tip bonded bullets. Standard bullets like a Nosler Partition, Hornaday Interlocks, Remington Core-Loct and other soft points will work perfectly fine, and in some instances, have better terminal performance.
- Do not practice with one round because its cheaper and then hunt with something "better"! They will most likely shoot differently!
I also do highly suggest finding a way to reload! There are lots of members on here that are probably within 20 miles of you who reload and would be willing to help you get started. Thats how I got started and I will never go back to factory ammo. I take a lot of pride in killing game with my ammo and the confidence of KNOWING that when I pull the trigger, that round is going to go exactly where I'm aiming is very nice.
Will def try to reload myself, but with the holiday season approaching money will be spent elsewhere. I bought a lot of toys this year so this will have to wait. Def agree on your statement of practicing with ammo you plan to hunt with.
Post by: gadwall on November 07, 2012, 09:27:16 PM
http://leeprecision.com/50th-anniversary-breech-lock-challenger-kit.html (http://leeprecision.com/50th-anniversary-breech-lock-challenger-kit.html)
The link above is a great starter kit that has what you need except the dies for your caliber. Winter is a great time to learn the basics so you have a full season to test loads in good weather before next hunting season comes around. Good luck. :twocents:
Post by: 762Armo on November 08, 2012, 07:35:10 PM