Dano1
Well-Known Member
Hi All!
I've been playing with the 6.5-06 AI that I built 2yrs ago. As a little backgroud, It is a Remington 700 BDL, has a 26" Shilen Select match #4 countour 1-9" twist Barrel. Action is completely accurized and a trigger job has been done, trigger is 2lbs. Stock is a Fajien Laminate and is pillar bedded. Scope is a 6.5-20x50mm Leupold V-XIII with Target Turrets.
At first I wanted to shoot 140g Berger VLDs, it would not stabilize them, nor would it stabilize 140g Sierra Gamekings. Groups were no better than 1" at 100yds.
I decided to try 129g Hornady SST and Interbonds. Best velocity is achieved using RL-22. I tried Retumbo, but found it was too slow, and H4831 wasn't slow enough. I fired my test loads using formed Winchester 270 brass, in 90 degree weather. Top Velocity was 3322 FPS with slight pressure signs. Groups were 1/2".
I tried other types of brass to check for pressure and found that Hornady is a bit thicker than Winchester and Remington. With the same load, I had brass flow and I even blew a primer. In this rifle they need a decreased charge and can yeild the same with 1 less grain than Win or Rem brass.
I had the opportunity to shoot yesterday at 1000yds for the first time yesterday. I was able to put a bullet into a 4" square card board target on my second try. Winds were gusting 10-15 MPH. I'm Definately hooked!! Just need to learn more and get shooting. The rifle ended up shooting a 15" 3 shot group. Not too bad I thought.
Anyway, I'd like to hear about your 6.5-06 AI Loads, rifles and Longrange shooting.
Dan
I've been playing with the 6.5-06 AI that I built 2yrs ago. As a little backgroud, It is a Remington 700 BDL, has a 26" Shilen Select match #4 countour 1-9" twist Barrel. Action is completely accurized and a trigger job has been done, trigger is 2lbs. Stock is a Fajien Laminate and is pillar bedded. Scope is a 6.5-20x50mm Leupold V-XIII with Target Turrets.
At first I wanted to shoot 140g Berger VLDs, it would not stabilize them, nor would it stabilize 140g Sierra Gamekings. Groups were no better than 1" at 100yds.
I decided to try 129g Hornady SST and Interbonds. Best velocity is achieved using RL-22. I tried Retumbo, but found it was too slow, and H4831 wasn't slow enough. I fired my test loads using formed Winchester 270 brass, in 90 degree weather. Top Velocity was 3322 FPS with slight pressure signs. Groups were 1/2".
I tried other types of brass to check for pressure and found that Hornady is a bit thicker than Winchester and Remington. With the same load, I had brass flow and I even blew a primer. In this rifle they need a decreased charge and can yeild the same with 1 less grain than Win or Rem brass.
I had the opportunity to shoot yesterday at 1000yds for the first time yesterday. I was able to put a bullet into a 4" square card board target on my second try. Winds were gusting 10-15 MPH. I'm Definately hooked!! Just need to learn more and get shooting. The rifle ended up shooting a 15" 3 shot group. Not too bad I thought.
Anyway, I'd like to hear about your 6.5-06 AI Loads, rifles and Longrange shooting.
Dan
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