Post by: yorketransport on July 05, 2020, 10:06:35 PM
- 25" barrel
- ARC Nucleus action
- HS Precision stock
The scoped weight of the rifle is 9# 2oz, so it's a manageable hunting weight. This was the final attempt to turn this dumpster fire of a project into something useful, and I think I actually got it done this time. The winning combo was a 140gr Sierra Gamechanger and Reloader 33 for a velocity of 3560 fps. This is an average group out of the 6 that I shot at 250 yards today. Some were better, some were worse, but they were all under .75 MOA. This is good enough for a 9# gun shot off of shooting sticks.
(https://i.imgur.com/MLzfl1I.jpg?1)
I rarely say it, but this gun almost needs a muzzlebrake. The recoil is very fast and snappy, but manageable. The 140 Gamechanger wasn't my first choice for a bullet, but I'm sure it will kill stuff just fine. I don't think I'd want to hit a deer in the shoulder at 50 yards with this load though! :chuckle:
Post by: Magnum_Willys on July 06, 2020, 07:23:59 AM
Post by: Jolten on July 18, 2020, 05:09:47 PM
Post by: Jpmiller on July 28, 2020, 06:49:37 AM
Post by: yorketransport on July 28, 2020, 08:51:55 PM
New barrel or did you chop?
New barrel, and I had a no name smith do the metal work for me. No big surprise, but it turned out better than a lot of other work I've paid too much for. :chuckle:
Prairie dog gun? Glad it finally worked out
Now that it's actually shooting well, I'm going to use it as my primary hunting rifle this year. I shot it at 540 yards over the weekend and all of the groups were under 3" when shot off of a bipod, so I'd call it good to go. I still might try and find a tougher bullet that shoots well though. I have concerns about the Gamechangers holding up with a high velocity impact.
Post by: Jason on July 28, 2020, 08:59:30 PM
Post by: Jolten on July 28, 2020, 09:43:53 PM
New barrel or did you chop?
New barrel, and I had a no name smith do the metal work for me. No big surprise, but it turned out better than a lot of other work I've paid too much for. :chuckle:Prairie dog gun? Glad it finally worked out
Now that it's actually shooting well, I'm going to use it as my primary hunting rifle this year. I shot it at 540 yards over the weekend and all of the groups were under 3" when shot off of a bipod, so I'd call it good to go. I still might try and find a tougher bullet that shoots well though. I have concerns about the Gamechangers holding up with a high velocity impact.
Lrx? Maybe you can send them through the leather trap... With the other Sierra's lol
Post by: Jolten on September 12, 2020, 12:00:27 AM
Post by: Caseyd on September 12, 2020, 12:32:07 AM
Kinda disappointed in this one York... Not nearly fast enough 😜
Did I just hear 270 LAME :chuckle:
Post by: Jolten on September 12, 2020, 10:14:15 AM
Kinda disappointed in this one York... Not nearly fast enough 😜
Did I just hear 270 LAME :chuckle:
Just saying he might as well called it a 270 creedmore lol
Post by: yorketransport on September 12, 2020, 12:26:39 PM
How about you give us a picture of this Boondoogle that you speak of?
The Boondoogle is on the left with a 338/375 Ruger in the middle and a 6.5 Grendel on the right.
(https://i.imgur.com/Bx2flU2.jpg?1)
Kinda disappointed in this one York... Not nearly fast enough
Did I just hear 270 LAME :chuckle:
Just saying he might as well called it a 270 creedmore lol
I go away for a little bit and this is what I come back to......... :chuckle:
I found a second load that's working well too. The new load is a 156gr Hammer Hunter at 3405 fps with groups hovering around .5 MOA.
Post by: Jolten on September 12, 2020, 12:48:20 PM
How about you give us a picture of this Boondoogle that you speak of?
The Boondoogle is on the left with a 338/375 Ruger in the middle and a 6.5 Grendel on the right.
(https://i.imgur.com/Bx2flU2.jpg?1)Kinda disappointed in this one York... Not nearly fast enough 😜
Did I just hear 270 LAME :chuckle:
Just saying he might as well called it a 270 creedmore lol
I go away for a little bit and this is what I come back......... :chuckle:
I found a second load that's working well too. The new load is a 156gr Hammer Hunter at 3405 fps with groups hovering around .5 MOA.
That's a bit better!
Post by: Jpmiller on September 12, 2020, 08:00:05 PM