codyadams
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From what I have found, the Cayuga's are more similar to a standard lead core bullet, I have actually got some pretty stellar velocities prior to pressure signs. However, I have only loaded two kinds so far.
Anyone using PVA Cayuga bullets?
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Sorry to hear that, but my experience with PVA has been all positive. 3 out of the 4 times I placed my order, it was processed and delivered as advertised. The other was because the option I needed was not available at the time, but I was given an estimate of when it will be available again. The availability was actually earlier than originally projected, and the item is now en route to me.
codyadams
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I would agree, I text Josh personally any time I have a question, and he is great to respond and communicate with. I have only bc tested one bullet, and it was spot on. Plan on testing the heavier 7mm, soon as my wife's rifle is finished. Terminal performance test has only been one animal, so very limited, and it was close range, but no complaints so far. More terminal performance reviews will tell a better story this fall....
Yeah, he has been very accomodating and quick to respond. His customer service orientation rendered to me thus has been exemplary.
Looking forward to your tests/reviews. Thanks!
Ed
Thanks for the feedback. So based on your experience so far with both, can you give me a good guess on velocity gains I could expect with the Cayuga vs the BD2's of similar weight? I got a bunch of BD2's and trying to decide if it'd be worth my time to play with the Cayuga's.
codyadams
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I don't know if I could give a fair apples to apples yet, I have not shot both in the same gun yet. I am about to load some 140 SBDII's in a 270 Sherman that I also loaded the 127 cayuga in, not the best comparison as there is significant weight difference, but should give a general idea.
Great. Be much interested in what you find. Thanks!
codyadams
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Got a couple goats down.
First one, 260 yards, both of these are with the 7mm 151 PVA Cayuga, muzzle velocity of 3390 fps.
In
Out
In
Out
Through, left to right
Goat dumped in place.
First one, 260 yards, both of these are with the 7mm 151 PVA Cayuga, muzzle velocity of 3390 fps.
In
Out
In
Out
Through, left to right
Goat dumped in place.
codyadams
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Next one was my nephews, first big game animal. 480 yards, he hit a little bit back as you can see, the doe was bedded down, never got up. Hit the back of the lungs and liver. About a 2" exit, the side you can see.
Hopefully will have some results tomorrow from my wife's rifle, 170 Cayuga out of a 7 max, a little over 2900 fps muzzle velocity
Hopefully will have some results tomorrow from my wife's rifle, 170 Cayuga out of a 7 max, a little over 2900 fps muzzle velocity
I've tested the 122gr 6.5 cayugas out of my 6.5 creedmoor and my 6.5 SAUM and they were super easy to tune. Haven't had a chance to put any rounds on game yet. Just been super busy.
I've been a customer with PVA for a really long time. Have never had an issue with either customer service or their products. I think I can remember one time there was a mix up on a barrel order, and honestly it was my fault. They still made it right even when it was my screw up. No complaints here either.
I've been a customer with PVA for a really long time. Have never had an issue with either customer service or their products. I think I can remember one time there was a mix up on a barrel order, and honestly it was my fault. They still made it right even when it was my screw up. No complaints here either.
codyadams
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More results -
7mm 151 Cayuga - 3390 muzzle velocity
Doe pronghorn, 553 yards
Impact velocity - 2686 fps
Broadside, hit slightly back, still in lungs
Doe ran about 40 yards after hit, blood running out exit side, and fell over. From impact until animal on the ground, under 10 seconds.
Entrance side hair on - no observable entrance
Exit side hair on, about 1"
Entrance hair off
Exit hair off
Exit internal, notice the 4 exits radiating outward from the air exit
Entrance internal - close, but no bone was hit
One of the small copper fragments recovered, under skin, after passing through a rib.
I watched the trace as the bullet impacted, called a good hit, told him to stay on her, by the time he was reloaded she was slowing down, trotted to a stop, and tipped over. The impact had some fragments that opened up the diaphragm and a small portion of the stomach, and collapsed the lungs quickly, from impact until doe was on the ground, as stated, was under 10 seconds. Not a massive exit, but multiple wound cavities and exits from the nose petals.
7mm 151 Cayuga - 3390 muzzle velocity
Doe pronghorn, 553 yards
Impact velocity - 2686 fps
Broadside, hit slightly back, still in lungs
Doe ran about 40 yards after hit, blood running out exit side, and fell over. From impact until animal on the ground, under 10 seconds.
Entrance side hair on - no observable entrance
Exit side hair on, about 1"
Entrance hair off
Exit hair off
Exit internal, notice the 4 exits radiating outward from the air exit
Entrance internal - close, but no bone was hit
One of the small copper fragments recovered, under skin, after passing through a rib.
I watched the trace as the bullet impacted, called a good hit, told him to stay on her, by the time he was reloaded she was slowing down, trotted to a stop, and tipped over. The impact had some fragments that opened up the diaphragm and a small portion of the stomach, and collapsed the lungs quickly, from impact until doe was on the ground, as stated, was under 10 seconds. Not a massive exit, but multiple wound cavities and exits from the nose petals.
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Looks good. 
codyadams
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This is a 24" supressed 7 mag using ADG brass, I am using Reloder 26. Kind of blown away at the velocity, but pressure signs didn't show up until a good bit higher up....
