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6.5-284 or 257 Weatherby???
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<blockquote data-quote="brianwinzor" data-source="post: 75123" data-attributes="member: 1067"><p>Knappy,</p><p></p><p>About 6 weeks ago I tested and chronographed Richard's 130 BCFBHP and 142 grain ULD in my custom 25/06AI, which has a Sako L61R action, and Shilen SS 24 inch 1 in 10 twist barrel. </p><p></p><p>The 130 grain Wildcat achieved many sub 0.5 moa 3 shot groups, at velocities ranging from 2850 to 3150 fps. The best group measured .185 moa using 65.0/H870, and on first showing, these bullets seemed to deliver similar accuracy to the Nosler 115 BT.</p><p></p><p>The 142 grain ULD achieved 3050 fps, but failed to stabilise, which was no surprise to me considering their length of 1.365 inches, although Richard has one client who surprisingly reported they shot well in his 25/06. </p><p></p><p>I have since ordered some more 130 grain bullets, and any of my future 25 cal rifles will have at least a 1 in 8 twist barrel, so that I have the flexibility to use bullets of 130 grains or more. </p><p></p><p>Over the coming months I hope to use the 130 grain BCFBHP's in the field (in Oz), and will report back then how they performed. Hope the above helps. Brian.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="brianwinzor, post: 75123, member: 1067"] Knappy, About 6 weeks ago I tested and chronographed Richard's 130 BCFBHP and 142 grain ULD in my custom 25/06AI, which has a Sako L61R action, and Shilen SS 24 inch 1 in 10 twist barrel. The 130 grain Wildcat achieved many sub 0.5 moa 3 shot groups, at velocities ranging from 2850 to 3150 fps. The best group measured .185 moa using 65.0/H870, and on first showing, these bullets seemed to deliver similar accuracy to the Nosler 115 BT. The 142 grain ULD achieved 3050 fps, but failed to stabilise, which was no surprise to me considering their length of 1.365 inches, although Richard has one client who surprisingly reported they shot well in his 25/06. I have since ordered some more 130 grain bullets, and any of my future 25 cal rifles will have at least a 1 in 8 twist barrel, so that I have the flexibility to use bullets of 130 grains or more. Over the coming months I hope to use the 130 grain BCFBHP's in the field (in Oz), and will report back then how they performed. Hope the above helps. Brian. [/QUOTE]
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