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The Basics, Starting Out
setting my sons 30/06 for his 1st Elk hunt
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<blockquote data-quote="greenejc" data-source="post: 1639905" data-attributes="member: 60453"><p>Mr. Cross, that's all good advice. I wouldn't free float the barrel or bed it until I shot it on the bench. Then get it bedded. I use Wheeler scope levels and Wheeler torque drivers to mount my own scopes, too. I'm also playing with some 200 grain loads for the 30-06, Speer and Sierra bullets. They can be pushed above 2600fps in a 22 inch tube and above 2650 in a 24 inch tube. They're good for at least 500 yards due to the weight and density of the bullet. Penetration is excellent. Lee lists a max velocity of 2680 or so, and Lyman lists a max velocity of 2655fps with different powders in a 24 inch barrel. Speer lists their HotCor 200 grain at a max of 2670 or so. These bullets deliver around 3,000 to 3,200ftlb of energy at the muzzle and retain nearly 2,000ftlb at 400 yards. If I replaced the trigger, I'd use a Timney.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="greenejc, post: 1639905, member: 60453"] Mr. Cross, that's all good advice. I wouldn't free float the barrel or bed it until I shot it on the bench. Then get it bedded. I use Wheeler scope levels and Wheeler torque drivers to mount my own scopes, too. I'm also playing with some 200 grain loads for the 30-06, Speer and Sierra bullets. They can be pushed above 2600fps in a 22 inch tube and above 2650 in a 24 inch tube. They're good for at least 500 yards due to the weight and density of the bullet. Penetration is excellent. Lee lists a max velocity of 2680 or so, and Lyman lists a max velocity of 2655fps with different powders in a 24 inch barrel. Speer lists their HotCor 200 grain at a max of 2670 or so. These bullets deliver around 3,000 to 3,200ftlb of energy at the muzzle and retain nearly 2,000ftlb at 400 yards. If I replaced the trigger, I'd use a Timney. [/QUOTE]
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