My First Attempt Past 200yds

ICANHITHIMMAN · #8 08-11-2012, 10:01 PM

I'm impressed, whats the twist rate on that rifle? Are you shooting them for fur?

Fishcop669 · #9 08-12-2012, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by ICANHITHIMMAN

I'm impressed, whats the twist rate on that rifle? Are you shooting them for fur?

The twist rate is 1:11. I will attempt to salvage the fur, as I have a skinner who will process and ship them to the canadian fur auction (along with any coyotes I get in the farmland or elsewhere) for a portion of the proceeds. I am hoping it will bring a cost-covering profit, but regardless I plan to shoot as many as I am able.

Fishcop669 · #10 08-12-2012, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by RockZ

nice job and good shooting. It looks like your #3 load has some potential to be a better load for long range since the es/sd is much lower . If you can tweak it you will get rid of the vertical at long range. Try a seating depth test at 100yds to try to tighten that #3 load.

Good idea - in time I will be doing exactly that, however in the short term I needed to ensure a consistent load for fall rifle hunting (I am now consumed with archery for the next 6 weeks).