Recent content by robtattoo

I apologise in advance, I realise this question doesn't really pertain to anything resembling long range, but the folks here seseem to have more real world experience of bullet performance that anywhere else I can think of. I'm headed out west for an elk hunt later this year & I've been told to...

Johnnie, I've spent a bunch of time around Pinedale, but I've never hunted 97 (fingers crossed for this year!) One thing I do know is there's a LOT of wilderness area & as a non resident you'll need a guide, or resident with the free guide tag. Elevation isn't too much to worry about, mostly...

Well, since that last test I'm settled on a load for the long gun. The 20"er I'm still struggling with. I shot some spectacular, 1-hole groups with 100gn Amax over 45gn of Varget, but no matter the powder (7828, 4064, 4895, Varget & RL19) I simply can't get 140gn Accubonds to group at all. I'm...

I've been loading for my 6.5 Swede for a short while now & so far the most accurate load I've found has been with 100gn Amaxes pushed to 3090fps. Does anyone have any experience with this bullet on medium game, either antelope or deer? I've still got to try some 140gn VLD Bergers, but...

Thanks for all the help guys! It looks like the 168 VLD has a good following. I've ordered a box each of those & the 150 long range accubonds & I guess I'll see which the rifle prefers. I received my barrel yesterday, so I'll get it spun on & headspaced tomorrow & start playing :) I'm hoping I...

Sorry to pester y'all again! Seems like I've picked the 2 calibers that are impossible to find data for.....sorry. Does anyone have min/max data (or could someone run Quickload) for a 100gn Hornady Amax out of a 6.5 Swede (1:8, 20" barrel)? This is a modern action not a Mauser. Powders on...

I'm mid build of a .280 Ackley. What's the consensus on bullet options for up-tp-Elk sized game, possibly out to 700yds? Lighter & fast, or heavier & slow? It seems like there is a vast choice available & 7mm isn't something I've ever had any experience with.

As per the title, I'm looking for 50-100 pieces. Any head stamp except Winchester. Never had any luck with Winchester.

Just an update for anyone else looking for modern Swede loads... I ran my OCW test this week on both rifles with very definite results on the long barreled gun & not so conclusive results for the lightweight. Here are the targets, the first is the longer gun shooting Berger Hybrid 140s. Next 2...

So, math is not my strong point. I'm wanting to work up loads for 6.5x55 using IMR7828ssc I've read up on the OCW test sequence & I think I've confused myself a wee bit. Working on a maximum charge of 50gn, could someone please tell me what my min-max increments (charge weights) should...

I'm loading for 2 different 6.5 Swedes, both built on modern Savage actions & I'm really struggling to find any definitive load data. I'll be shooting 140gn Accubonds from my hunting gun (20" barrel 1:8) with PPU brass Berger hybrid 140s from my bench gun (30" barrel, also 1:8) with Lapua...

I'm going to be buying myself a Vortex Viper PST & I need options on reticle choice, if you could please. I'd 90% decide on the ebr-c2, but I'm reading that a lot of folk prefer the ebr-1, although no-one seems to be able to explain why. I'm completely new to long range shooting & don't yet...

Tullahoma here.

Hi folks, thanks for having me! I'm totally new to the long range shooting game, in fact I've never fired a shot past 600yds in my life! I'm in the process of building up a 6.5x55 long range setup (based on a Savage 110) after joining a very nice, professional local range with berms out to...