Post by: Jeremiah P on February 28, 2011, 03:26:49 PM
Post by: Jamieb on February 28, 2011, 07:05:20 PM
3350" with 115gr bergers
Plenty of "jump" with both but thats where thier accurate.
Post by: Skyvalhunter on February 28, 2011, 07:17:34 PM
Post by: Bob33 on February 28, 2011, 07:21:09 PM
Post by: JackOfAllTrades on February 28, 2011, 07:41:56 PM
My friend's shoots best at 3.15. Don't assume longer is always better.
True for nearly every rifle out there. Testing loads at spec OACL to find the most accurate, then start seating longer to find the sweet spot. I know rifles that run best with seating the bullet just touching the lands, but others that like to be set back a bit more than .010". And this is different for the same rifle with different bullets.
Pay particular attention to over presure signs when you start seating longer.
-Steve
Post by: Jamieb on February 28, 2011, 07:49:14 PM
Post by: JackOfAllTrades on February 28, 2011, 07:58:33 PM
The wby need some freebore, thats how wby gets the speed without overpressure.
TRUE! Thus my pressure signs warning. Do not take this lightly with large volume cartridges.
-Steve
Post by: MuleySniper on February 28, 2011, 08:42:36 PM
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Post by: Jamieb on February 28, 2011, 08:50:51 PM
Post by: MuleySniper on February 28, 2011, 08:55:58 PM
MS
Post by: Bob33 on March 01, 2011, 09:02:51 PM
Huh, I didn't know that. I was always under the impression it was just wby rifles. Learn something new everyday!Weatherby ammunition is safe when fired in a chamber with freebore, because it allows the bullet to accelerate before hitting the lands. If there is not sufficient freebore, the pressure will increase and can become dangerous. This is often learned by those wanting a "custom" rifle in a Weatherby caliber. The custom makers typically do not want much freebore because it is presumed to result in a loss of accuracy. The rifle without sufficient freebore cannot safely fire Weatherby ammunition loaded to factory specifications.
MS