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300 RUM Load Testing For Accuracy
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<blockquote data-quote="barefooter56" data-source="post: 1059752" data-attributes="member: 85389"><p>mountaincarver,</p><p>Speed is not the "be all or end all". ACCURACY is. Work to tune the seating depth and velocity to what your rifle likes to try to get the velocity you need to have the round going at least 1800 feet per second at the target that applies at least 1100 foot pounds of force. These are the STATED INDUSTRY MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR HUNTING BULLETS. Your 300RUM should be able to exceed these at 1000 yards with no problem with the 230 or 210 grain bullets. Also keep in mind that more velocity equals more recoil applied to you and more wear on your rifle. A slow powder in that 28 inch barrel you have is "free horsepower" keep that in mind as you go through the testing process with other powders as you go along. Also keep in mind the old saying "if it aint broke dont fix it!" lol !!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="barefooter56, post: 1059752, member: 85389"] mountaincarver, Speed is not the "be all or end all". ACCURACY is. Work to tune the seating depth and velocity to what your rifle likes to try to get the velocity you need to have the round going at least 1800 feet per second at the target that applies at least 1100 foot pounds of force. These are the STATED INDUSTRY MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR HUNTING BULLETS. Your 300RUM should be able to exceed these at 1000 yards with no problem with the 230 or 210 grain bullets. Also keep in mind that more velocity equals more recoil applied to you and more wear on your rifle. A slow powder in that 28 inch barrel you have is "free horsepower" keep that in mind as you go through the testing process with other powders as you go along. Also keep in mind the old saying "if it aint broke dont fix it!" lol !! [/QUOTE]
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