Finally got to shoot my 6.5X284!!!

[Obsessed]

Finally, I got to shoot my 6.5X284, McMillan, 28" Hart #7 contour barrel, 8.5-25X50LRM1 Leupold, badger bases and bolt knob built by Chris Matthews.

All I have to say is wow!!!

Chris you are da' MAN!!!

I shot the 142SMK and 140A-Max with H1000 and 4831SC. I shot 12 of each with different powder charges varying half a grain each 3 shots.

I would like to post the 3 shot moa, but I am unsure of how to do this. So, how do you actually measure a 3 shot group, do you measure the 2 that are the farthest apart? Average all 3? Someone please explain this.

I know that I had several three shot groups that were touching and in a triangle shape, another that pinholed with the other bullet touching just to the left, and the worst was what I would consider a 3/4" group.

Chris what did you tell me should be max charge on this gun, say using H1000 or 4831SC, I also bought some VVT160 and am curious how that will work.

Good job on the gun Chris, top notch work buddy, can't wait to get you started on the next!!

 

[Guest]

Got Pics???? Post pics of the puppy!!

to measure groups you need to take the farthest measurment outside to outside of the bullet hole and then subract the bullet dia. ( .264)

Yeah, the man can build 'em can't he!!

[ 03-22-2004: Message edited by: Ric Horst ]

 

[Obsessed]

Thanks for the answer Ric, that makes the groups even more impressive!!
I have pics but have to figure out how to post them.

 

[Guest]

send me the pics and I'll post em for ya!

[email protected]

 

[Obsessed]

Pics on the way, Thanks Ric!!

 

[jb1000br]

try 48gn of that n160

JB

 

[trader388]

Hurry up and post them pics!

 

[Obsessed]

Waiting on Ric to post them for me, I wished I would have taken pics of the groups also. Hopefully I will be able to shoot again this weekend and post the groups from that shoot

. I will also try the 48.0 grain of the N160 and see how that works, is that a max load for you?

 

[Guest]

Here she is...

 

[Obsessed]

Thanks Ric, when things slow down again I will take the time to learn to post pics-may need your assistance.

 

[Guest]

Kerry,

No sweat glad I could help!

 

[chris matthews]

Kerry,
52 grains of 4831SC.
Chris

 

[Magmaniac]

I also just received my 300 WIN.Mag. that Chris built, only one word SSSSSweet. Only got to shoot about 15 rounds and the best 3 round group was in the 2's......thanks Chris