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FINALLY Got to Shoot My 338 Ultra Mag.
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<blockquote data-quote="GNERGY" data-source="post: 382011"><p>I finally got to shoot my new long range rifle.</p><p>I had the Broughton barrel chambered and installed by Jim See @ Centershot Rifles. He also squared up the Rem. 700 action and lapped the lugs. He worked on the trigger and installed one of his 3 port Muscle brakes.</p><p>NOW it kicks less than my Rem. .308 7400 semi auto.</p><p>When I got the barreled action back from Jim, I opened up the scope mounting holes to 8-36 and modified the EGW 20 MOA base to take the larger machine screws. Then I opened up the bottom of the action to accept a longer magazine box. I also swapped out the factory recoil pad for a Decelerator pad.</p><p>Then I bedded the Joel Russo and the factory HS Precision stocks.</p><p>Here is that thread.</p><p><a href="http://www.longrangehunting.com/forums/f17/work-art-its-way-54165/" target="_blank">http://www.longrangehunting.com/forums/f17/work-art-its-way-54165/</a></p><p>I just got done sanding my JR stock with 400 grit and when it isn't so windy I will sprat it with auto clear ( will post pics when done )</p><p>I then mounted a Burris Black Diamond 6X-24X-50 in some double signature rings.</p><p> </p><p>I plan on using the 250gr. NAB's so I started with 86grs of RL-25 and worked my way up in 1/2 grain increments, cleaning after every shot. That took a while and since I didn't get to the range till 1:00</p><p>I am using Fed mag primers and my COAL was 3.800</p><p>The first shot chrono'd at 2826 fps. ans the last round I got to shoot was 94.5 grains and it went 3153 fps. it was 6:00 and the range closed and they kicked me out, I told them I wasn't done yet <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite8" alt=":D" title="Big Grin :D" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":D" /> But I had to leave anyway. The bolt handle was still easy to open.</p><p>What are you guys loading behind 250 gr bullets?</p><p>Here are a couple pics from the range.</p><p><img src="http://i957.photobucket.com/albums/ae52/GNERGY/DSCN1806.jpg?t=1271224221" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p><img src="http://i957.photobucket.com/albums/ae52/GNERGY/DSCN1802.jpg?t=1271224522" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p> </p><p><img src="http://i957.photobucket.com/albums/ae52/GNERGY/DSCN1807.jpg?t=1271224769" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p>So I still have some more loads to shoot to find the one where the bolt handle gets a little hard to open and drop back 2 grains ( as per the Kirby Allen method of load development )</p><p>I'll keep you posted, going back to the range on thursday gun)</p><p>Thanks for looking and a big 2 thumbs up for Jims Muscle brake, makes it enjoyable to shoot.</p><p>Tarey</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="GNERGY, post: 382011"] I finally got to shoot my new long range rifle. I had the Broughton barrel chambered and installed by Jim See @ Centershot Rifles. He also squared up the Rem. 700 action and lapped the lugs. He worked on the trigger and installed one of his 3 port Muscle brakes. NOW it kicks less than my Rem. .308 7400 semi auto. When I got the barreled action back from Jim, I opened up the scope mounting holes to 8-36 and modified the EGW 20 MOA base to take the larger machine screws. Then I opened up the bottom of the action to accept a longer magazine box. I also swapped out the factory recoil pad for a Decelerator pad. Then I bedded the Joel Russo and the factory HS Precision stocks. Here is that thread. [URL]http://www.longrangehunting.com/forums/f17/work-art-its-way-54165/[/URL] I just got done sanding my JR stock with 400 grit and when it isn't so windy I will sprat it with auto clear ( will post pics when done ) I then mounted a Burris Black Diamond 6X-24X-50 in some double signature rings. I plan on using the 250gr. NAB's so I started with 86grs of RL-25 and worked my way up in 1/2 grain increments, cleaning after every shot. That took a while and since I didn't get to the range till 1:00 I am using Fed mag primers and my COAL was 3.800 The first shot chrono'd at 2826 fps. ans the last round I got to shoot was 94.5 grains and it went 3153 fps. it was 6:00 and the range closed and they kicked me out, I told them I wasn't done yet :D But I had to leave anyway. The bolt handle was still easy to open. What are you guys loading behind 250 gr bullets? Here are a couple pics from the range. [IMG]http://i957.photobucket.com/albums/ae52/GNERGY/DSCN1806.jpg?t=1271224221[/IMG] [IMG]http://i957.photobucket.com/albums/ae52/GNERGY/DSCN1802.jpg?t=1271224522[/IMG] [IMG]http://i957.photobucket.com/albums/ae52/GNERGY/DSCN1807.jpg?t=1271224769[/IMG] So I still have some more loads to shoot to find the one where the bolt handle gets a little hard to open and drop back 2 grains ( as per the Kirby Allen method of load development ) I'll keep you posted, going back to the range on thursday gun) Thanks for looking and a big 2 thumbs up for Jims Muscle brake, makes it enjoyable to shoot. Tarey [/QUOTE]
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