Recent content by tstarky

Here is the first group just after rifle was purchased and the last group as of 12/4/12

Re: Ladder test ???- now sub MOA shooters Eureka! After finding the best bullet and powder combos and then performing a 5 group jump test (incrementing jump .030 each step, ranging from .010 to .130) we have a pair of sub MOA, @100 yards, rifles now. :) These are factory barreled rifles...

Thanks for the information DMP25-06. I was able to free float the barrel using Gunline tool's Barrel Bedding Tool in 3/4". Midway USA sells them. And I bedded the action areas using AcraGlas. A few weeks ago, after the bedding job, I went on a long range shooting clinic offered by...

The rifle seems to favor Berger VLD 168gr. with 64 grains of re 22. The Sierra 175 grain looks promising also. See the group vertical maximum chart. It is in inches. The Berger 168gr. vertical max for the 3 round group is 4.2" at 500 yards. I would like to see 2". The Sierra 175 vertical max...

I prefer to think that I am doing a thourough analysis of three different bullets and three or four podwers in varios combinations. I have shot about 200 rounds.

Retumbo ladder and more 3 round tests

more info from 11/3/12

No I have not tried off the sled but will this Saturday. Just got 200 pieces of new Winchester brass, whahoo! Started preping them match style. Ordered a new Stock, a Bell and Carlson Alaskan II Rifle Stock Remington 700 BDL Long Action Magnum Barrel Channel with Full Length Aluminum Bedding...

Hi All, I considered piller bedding and freefloating the barrel, or buying a good stock but wanted to see what kind of shooter I could coax this factory rifle into first, then add the improved or new stock and see what effect that has, then hopefully tighten the group by adjusting jump. Any...

Hi, Niceeeee rifle. I know a 1600 yard spot 1.5 hrs north of PHX. Would like to show you where. I have a 7MM & 30-06. Also have desert targets and a wireless camera set up and spotter as a back up. Contact me.

Hi, Spent today ladder testing a Remington XCRII 7mm Rem Mag, fairly new 200 rounds through it incuding break in rounds. ????? The ladder test gave unexpected results. ????? See images. Large orange bullseye is 3" dia. Shot 3-5 fouler/site in rounds for each ladder prior to each ladder test...

Just finished Piller bedding and freefloating the ole Rem 700 30-06. Time to make bullets for it and the Rem 700 7MM. I ordered the Berger manual today but its 3-4 weeks out. I am looking for the Min/Max powder load for three powders; IMR 4381 H4831 R22 For these 2 bullets Berger VLD Hunting...

Thanks. I went to buy a chrony Master Gamma and found the Sierra book for $24. Got that too.

what is the Max load for Sierra GameKing 7MM 160 Spitzer Boat Tail? what is the Max load for Sierra GameKing 30-06 165 Spitzer Boat Tail ? what is the Max load for Sierra GameKing 30-06 180 Spitzer Boat Tail ? I have the latest Lyman reload book but these are not in it.

Hi, I'm working up some loads and cannot find the suggested start and max load grains in my new Lyman book for the Max load for Sierra GameKing 7MM 160 Spitzer Boat Tail. I am using RE22 or IMR4831 powder. Does anyone have this info?