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.257 Wby --> .25-06 AI
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<blockquote data-quote="41mag" data-source="post: 461678" data-attributes="member: 3804"><p>gr8whyt,</p><p></p><p>I won't argue with you about any of it. I built the AI version and am VERY happy with it. I had the standard version for close to a decade before giving it to my daughter. </p><p></p><p>I have quite a bit of 30-06 brass on hand from years of collecting once fired and also mil surp from my pop. When I looked at anything new for the safe I usually based it off this case so I was sure to have plenty to play around with. </p><p></p><p>I ran my standard version at 3350 for the 100gr load and 3150 for the 115's, which gave me all the power and reach I needed. With the AI version and the 28" Broughton barrel I am easily getting 3350 only with the 120gr loads. When I worked up to top end I managed a bit more before starting to iron out the primers in the Lapua cases. </p><p></p><p>For this rig I went with the Lapua and Winchester cases exclusively. Between the two I really have found no difference in either accuracy or what my top end loads were. So far I haven't gotten enough loads through the initial 50 cases of each to determine which will last longer. In my 10 cases of each I used for work ups, I managed to get close to 4 loads from each at the top end before the primers loosened up. </p><p></p><p>For powders, I found that mine like Ramshot Magnum the best. I use standard Win WLR primers and after giving a few a try not seen the need for anything magnum. While they aren't available anymore, the Nosler 120gr Solid Base has shot the best for me, with some Remington 120gr CL's coming in right there close. As has been mentioned the Wildcat 130's are also wonderful but if you don't have any your going to have to wait until they are made hopefully this summer. </p><p></p><p>Bottom line is build what you want, and enjoy it. If we all had the same things what fun would that be. Just because of this that or the other about something makes one better for someone else don't make it great for me. Besides that long sharp shouldered case with a 115gr Berger sticking out of it really looks cool. </p><p></p><p>Here are a couple of pics of mine, heck I'm proud of it. </p><p></p><p>I dropped this little bugger at 275yd, using the 125gr Wildcat with a shot just behind his onside ear. </p><p><img src="http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f285/41nag/Hunting%202010/P3070086.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p>This one was only about 100yds or so with the 120gr CL at a MV of just over 3350. I figured it was going to be similar to the BT at that velocity, but was happily surprised at the result,</p><p><img src="http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f285/41nag/Hunting%202010/P3060072.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p><img src="http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f285/41nag/Hunting%202010/P3060085.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p><img src="http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f285/41nag/Hunting%202010/P3060084.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p><img src="http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f285/41nag/Hunting%202010/P3060083.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p></p><p>Good luck with yours, I doubt you will be disappointed.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="41mag, post: 461678, member: 3804"] gr8whyt, I won't argue with you about any of it. I built the AI version and am VERY happy with it. I had the standard version for close to a decade before giving it to my daughter. I have quite a bit of 30-06 brass on hand from years of collecting once fired and also mil surp from my pop. When I looked at anything new for the safe I usually based it off this case so I was sure to have plenty to play around with. I ran my standard version at 3350 for the 100gr load and 3150 for the 115's, which gave me all the power and reach I needed. With the AI version and the 28" Broughton barrel I am easily getting 3350 only with the 120gr loads. When I worked up to top end I managed a bit more before starting to iron out the primers in the Lapua cases. For this rig I went with the Lapua and Winchester cases exclusively. Between the two I really have found no difference in either accuracy or what my top end loads were. So far I haven't gotten enough loads through the initial 50 cases of each to determine which will last longer. In my 10 cases of each I used for work ups, I managed to get close to 4 loads from each at the top end before the primers loosened up. For powders, I found that mine like Ramshot Magnum the best. I use standard Win WLR primers and after giving a few a try not seen the need for anything magnum. While they aren't available anymore, the Nosler 120gr Solid Base has shot the best for me, with some Remington 120gr CL's coming in right there close. As has been mentioned the Wildcat 130's are also wonderful but if you don't have any your going to have to wait until they are made hopefully this summer. Bottom line is build what you want, and enjoy it. If we all had the same things what fun would that be. Just because of this that or the other about something makes one better for someone else don't make it great for me. Besides that long sharp shouldered case with a 115gr Berger sticking out of it really looks cool. Here are a couple of pics of mine, heck I'm proud of it. I dropped this little bugger at 275yd, using the 125gr Wildcat with a shot just behind his onside ear. [IMG]http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f285/41nag/Hunting%202010/P3070086.jpg[/IMG] This one was only about 100yds or so with the 120gr CL at a MV of just over 3350. I figured it was going to be similar to the BT at that velocity, but was happily surprised at the result, [IMG]http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f285/41nag/Hunting%202010/P3060072.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f285/41nag/Hunting%202010/P3060085.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f285/41nag/Hunting%202010/P3060084.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f285/41nag/Hunting%202010/P3060083.jpg[/IMG] Good luck with yours, I doubt you will be disappointed. [/QUOTE]
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