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25-06 long range troubles
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<blockquote data-quote="stu837" data-source="post: 1032726" data-attributes="member: 32544"><p>Hello everyone. I have been browsing this forum for years and have begun to start shooting successfully at longer range as a result. Thanks to everyone for all the information that you share!</p><p></p><p>That being said, I had the chance to shoot out to 955 yards recently and found something troubling. But first, here are some relevant specifics.</p><p></p><p>Rifle:</p><p>Savage Long Action</p><p>CBI/Criterion Barrel - 1:10" twist</p><p></p><p>Load:</p><p>Remington brass</p><p>CCI BR2 primers</p><p>47.8 gr IMR 4350 </p><p>Nosler 100 gr Ballistic Tips</p><p>OAL: 3.206</p><p>Velocity: Estimated 2955 fps (based on velocity calibration option on G7 ballistics software and my drop info at 500 yards)</p><p>Holds 1/2 moa to 500 yards all day</p><p></p><p>[ATTACH]42890[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p>[ATTACH]42891[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p>I have been able to engage targets out to 750 yards effectively now that I have a rangefinder and wind meter. Up to this point, my drop data has been fairly accurate and the bullet holes on target have been clean and round. However, I went to 955 yards and found that my shots were 1.5 mils lower than my software expected and the bullet holes were oblong. </p><p></p><p>[ATTACH]42892[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p>After seeing this, I'm assuming that my bullets have lost stability and are now wobbling/tumbling. Has anyone experienced something like this? Is this a bullet issue or a barrel twist issue? I hate to increase my velocity as none of my hotter loads perform as well as this one.</p><p></p><p>I've been tempted to get some 115 gr bergers and work up a load. If anyone has any feedback on this bullet's long range stability in a 25-06 I'd love to hear it. I'd also like to hear from someone who has some good experience with it's effects on game.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="stu837, post: 1032726, member: 32544"] Hello everyone. I have been browsing this forum for years and have begun to start shooting successfully at longer range as a result. Thanks to everyone for all the information that you share! That being said, I had the chance to shoot out to 955 yards recently and found something troubling. But first, here are some relevant specifics. Rifle: Savage Long Action CBI/Criterion Barrel - 1:10" twist Load: Remington brass CCI BR2 primers 47.8 gr IMR 4350 Nosler 100 gr Ballistic Tips OAL: 3.206 Velocity: Estimated 2955 fps (based on velocity calibration option on G7 ballistics software and my drop info at 500 yards) Holds 1/2 moa to 500 yards all day [ATTACH]42890.vB[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]42891.vB[/ATTACH] I have been able to engage targets out to 750 yards effectively now that I have a rangefinder and wind meter. Up to this point, my drop data has been fairly accurate and the bullet holes on target have been clean and round. However, I went to 955 yards and found that my shots were 1.5 mils lower than my software expected and the bullet holes were oblong. [ATTACH]42892.vB[/ATTACH] After seeing this, I'm assuming that my bullets have lost stability and are now wobbling/tumbling. Has anyone experienced something like this? Is this a bullet issue or a barrel twist issue? I hate to increase my velocity as none of my hotter loads perform as well as this one. I've been tempted to get some 115 gr bergers and work up a load. If anyone has any feedback on this bullet's long range stability in a 25-06 I'd love to hear it. I'd also like to hear from someone who has some good experience with it's effects on game. [/QUOTE]
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