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<blockquote data-quote="ruttinbuck" data-source="post: 10298" data-attributes="member: 2206"><p>New member here.I am load developing for my new Tikka T3 hunter.So far I have 120 bullets through the rifle.80 winchester 150grPP for break in and brass collection.I have 40 handloads through it too.Hornady 180gr BTSP with IMR 4831 from 69gr to 72.6gr, win brass and fed 215 primers.The barrel is 1 in 11 twist.The accuracy with the 150gr factory loads were good to great,a couple of 5 shot groups at 1".Two bullets touching in a group was normal.Accuracy with the 180gr has been sporadic at best.I have one four shot group at 71.5 gr that measueres 1.4",and one four shot group at 72.6gr that measures 1.2".I am not the most seasoned loader but I do take my time measure each powder load,neck size my brass, do all I can for accurate consistent loads.I just read in an old post here that the barrel twist suggests lighter bullets.I was trying the 180gr for more stability in the wind at long ranges.I hunt muleys in open country{ why I bought a 300winmag}.I will be trying the hornady 165grBTSP next and if I try more bullets I will be useing either the Nosler BT, Sierra MK or Amax.You guys sure have amazing accurate and lethal results from the Baltips,SMK,and Amax bullets.I have IMR 4831,4350.Fed 210m,215and WinLR primers here.I also have new and fireformed brass all winchester.Any load formulas to try or accuracy tips would be appreciated.I hope to make my new iron a honest 800 yd rifle.</p><p></p><p>[ 04-01-2004: Message edited by: Canadian Buck ]</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="ruttinbuck, post: 10298, member: 2206"] New member here.I am load developing for my new Tikka T3 hunter.So far I have 120 bullets through the rifle.80 winchester 150grPP for break in and brass collection.I have 40 handloads through it too.Hornady 180gr BTSP with IMR 4831 from 69gr to 72.6gr, win brass and fed 215 primers.The barrel is 1 in 11 twist.The accuracy with the 150gr factory loads were good to great,a couple of 5 shot groups at 1".Two bullets touching in a group was normal.Accuracy with the 180gr has been sporadic at best.I have one four shot group at 71.5 gr that measueres 1.4",and one four shot group at 72.6gr that measures 1.2".I am not the most seasoned loader but I do take my time measure each powder load,neck size my brass, do all I can for accurate consistent loads.I just read in an old post here that the barrel twist suggests lighter bullets.I was trying the 180gr for more stability in the wind at long ranges.I hunt muleys in open country{ why I bought a 300winmag}.I will be trying the hornady 165grBTSP next and if I try more bullets I will be useing either the Nosler BT, Sierra MK or Amax.You guys sure have amazing accurate and lethal results from the Baltips,SMK,and Amax bullets.I have IMR 4831,4350.Fed 210m,215and WinLR primers here.I also have new and fireformed brass all winchester.Any load formulas to try or accuracy tips would be appreciated.I hope to make my new iron a honest 800 yd rifle. [ 04-01-2004: Message edited by: Canadian Buck ] [/QUOTE]
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