scooterf79
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Groups haven't been anything to write home about since that time with the hammers....but the scope is gonna be my starting point....Beat me to it. I'd definitely start hear. And your mounting system. Especially if you're getting some good groups, and some crappy groups with the same exact load. If your groups are wondering around the bullseye, that's a tell tale sign also.
I've got some 7828, I can definitely give it a shot...pun intended....180 Barnes try 7828 you'll be happy close to or at max charge you will have to find the jump the rifle likes.
The 168 TTSX as others have said will punch through elk and moose at any appropriate ranges where velocity is where it needs to be. I currently use the 168 TTSX in my 300WM have never recovered one on elk or moose.
Yep, I've got a chronograph....went back and looked at some of my numbers, the IMR 4831 w the 180ttsx numbers weren't so good, ES of around 50-60, SDs in the 20s.Try shooting groups of 5-7-9 -etc. and see what happens. Are you using a chronograph? That could really help you diagnose your problem. Have you run ladders or an OCW? Looking for equipment problems is human nature but I feel like you're leaving a lot on the table. Consider that many of the powders you have listed are temp sensitive. Are you taking this into consideration (see chrono)? Enjoy the ride!
The 166HH with IMR 4350 were really good...I attached one of the groups with numbers on it...
I'll usually go in half grain increments to find max loads...
Then loads groups of 4(gives me 1 screw up shot) in half grain increments in the velocity range I'm looking for....then start working with the best group of that batch.
I started out .050 off because that's what Barnes recommended.....my other jumps were probably a little too far now that you mention it. I normally start closer to the lands with a lead bullet.....usually around .01-.02
Absolute quote of the week!!!!All rifles feed information! It's up to us to listen!
Thanks for all the responses guy, I appreciate the help, hopefully get started diving into this next week, with scope change, and some different loads/powders to try.