Post by: 204chucknorris on February 24, 2013, 06:02:53 PM
Post by: bobcat on February 24, 2013, 06:06:39 PM
Post by: Dan-o on February 24, 2013, 07:35:58 PM
Wow, you ought to be able to do in just about anything with that load at a long ways off.
Very impressive group.
Post by: 204chucknorris on February 24, 2013, 07:41:31 PM
It doesn't get much better than that! What powder are you using? Was that group shot at 100 yards?
Yeah it was at 100 yards and Retumbo is what I used. Its taken a fair amount of loads to get here. I had a previous load that ran 2733fps average but wouldn't group tight enough.
Post by: 204chucknorris on February 24, 2013, 07:44:07 PM
:yike: :yike: :yike: :yike: :yike: :yike: :yike:
Wow, you ought to be able to do in just about anything with that load at a long ways off.
Very impressive group.
My goal is a coyote at 1,000 yards.
Last weekend we practiced on some small flour bags at 1100. I had a hit but took quite a few to do it. This should help with quicker results with more practice.
Post by: Quicksilver on February 24, 2013, 09:36:25 PM
Post by: Dan-o on February 24, 2013, 09:50:18 PM
:yike: :yike: :yike: :yike: :yike: :yike: :yike:
Wow, you ought to be able to do in just about anything with that load at a long ways off.
Very impressive group.
My goal is a coyote at 1,000 yards.
Last weekend we practiced on some small flour bags at 1100. I had a hit but took quite a few to do it. This should help with quicker results with more practice.
I'd say a 300 grain Berger VLD is "Sufficient" for coyotes...... :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle:
Post by: carpsniperg2 on February 24, 2013, 09:52:53 PM
Post by: 204chucknorris on February 24, 2013, 09:55:13 PM
my current reloads with my trg 42 are decent, but would like to tighten them up. currently running about 2780fps. did you have to slow them down to improve accuracy? i'm basically maxed out for COL...beautiful group btw. now go do a 3-5 shot group at 500yds!
This weekend!
Yeah when I push for velocity my group opens. Also I am going against what I have usually done and seated the bullet deeper. Like a 0.50 jump
Post by: Maligator on February 24, 2013, 09:57:47 PM
Congrats on that & best of luck with those long shots. I don't suppose there will be much left if you're using Berger 300grainers :yike:
Post by: 204chucknorris on February 24, 2013, 09:58:21 PM
A lot of the bigger 338's love to shoot the heavy bullets very accurately at around 2800fps.
Now that I have an accurate load to play with I will be trying to get 2750 and maintain this grouping.
This load should be about 2650 from others I know with similar models.
Post by: carpsniperg2 on February 24, 2013, 10:01:10 PM
Post by: 204chucknorris on February 24, 2013, 10:01:42 PM
Nkce group, lloks like you found what your weapon likes :IBCOOL:
Congrats on that & best of luck with those long shots. I don't suppose there will be much left if you're using Berger 300grainers :yike:
You would be surprised how little damage they do. What Dartman76 videos on youtube. I think it is due to lack of mass? Also I am using the 300 hunter version which; is supposed to have a thinner jacket for more expansion vs OTM. Who knows either way he won't run away. Lol
Post by: snowshoes22 on February 24, 2013, 11:10:37 PM