Recent content by Scrumbag

Hi folks, I am developing some loads for my 1:9 twist CZ527 Bolt Action Current plans are: Plinking load 62 gr Hornady FMJ Deer Load Federal Fusion 62gr (I struggle to load as well as this round shoots, freaky accurate. For hand loads I've had good luck with 65gr Sierra GameKing SBT) - we...

Hello Skip! You well?

Hi folks, Well, long time coming but should be getting around to doing something with Peregrine bullets. In a couple of weeks should have some 180gr Hog and 205gr VRGs here for loading. Will probably use N110 as Barnes seems to recommend it for their 200 and 225gr XPB bullets (and I can get it...

Longish barrel 280 Rem?

Interesting read. I do think I will try something in the 55gr "varmint" type bullets though Scrummy

Thanks! Shall have a read

Good to know. I'm shooting a bolt gun with a 22" barrel

That’s where I’m at

I do like them for deer but I feared that with the less resistance of a fox

Hi folks, Anyone use the 65gr SBT on Coyotes and Foxes? I have a good load with this bullet over 26gr of TAC. Just wondering if might be a hit hard for smaller dogs... Scrummy

I hear you on the Fastfire 4. I like the cover on the FF3 but the one on the 4 looks interesting

I’ve found the same

For our small deer I have used 223 rem 62gr Federal Fusion with good results

I do like that set up very much!

Glad you find them helpful My view is the tube has little to do with light transmission. I always understood the fatter tubes had far more to do with wanting more elevation range for zeroing relatively close and shooting out a long way and / or space for illuminated reticles. I think there are...