Probably feel like shooting a 22lr.
Heavy bullets in .257 Weatherby ?
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Just a good ol budget put together on a Tikka action. The light palma contour fits the CTR stock really nicely. Had Preferred Barrels build a pre fit, 27" tube, 1:7.5 twist, Black Jack reamer. Mainly going to be the kids new deer gun, that's why I went with the TI Pro 3 brake. Under $2500 into it including the Zeiss 6-24, ZMOA. Hoping to get the 135's moving at a pretty good clip. I started awhile back to play with the 135's on a ballistic calculator at 3300fps, and was amazed at the performance. Excited to start working with it. Going to start with H1000 and RL 25.
Feenix: 145 BH = Berger Hybrid?
Was able to test run a couple of powders with the 135 Bergers. They all shoot into tiny groups, and here some results.
•74gr RL33 max load. 3150fps.
•65gr H1000 max load 3102fps.
•68gr RL25 max load 3126fps. I only got about 45fps gain going up 2 grains from 66gr to 68gr. Maybe a tad to fast burning for that particular load? I don't know
•66.5gr N570 3090fps, haven't hit pressure yet. Gun seems to really like this speed/powder combo, but I will probably try to see if I can get a tad bit more and keep the accuracy. Once it cools down I will take some of these old out to about 900yds and see how they act. Was hoping for a little more speed, but at least it's shooting well. My 9 year old son is very comfortable behind it as well.
•74gr RL33 max load. 3150fps.
•65gr H1000 max load 3102fps.
•68gr RL25 max load 3126fps. I only got about 45fps gain going up 2 grains from 66gr to 68gr. Maybe a tad to fast burning for that particular load? I don't know
•66.5gr N570 3090fps, haven't hit pressure yet. Gun seems to really like this speed/powder combo, but I will probably try to see if I can get a tad bit more and keep the accuracy. Once it cools down I will take some of these old out to about 900yds and see how they act. Was hoping for a little more speed, but at least it's shooting well. My 9 year old son is very comfortable behind it as well.
Phil Rizzo
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how many shots on your barrel? That big case should be getting another 150 easily. Probably 200+
If you have great accuracy it's less of an issue fo sho.
If you have great accuracy it's less of an issue fo sho.
Phil Rizzo
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It should speed up then. I was referring to your post #25, and my own experience with a 25 Sherman LA.
It's 3200-3275 max with 5-6 different powders and 133 EH.
Berger's data is generated by quickload isn't it?
It's 3200-3275 max with 5-6 different powders and 133 EH.
Berger's data is generated by quickload isn't it?
They are simply a guide, whether it is generated via Quickload or a reloading manual. Each rifle/barrel and load combination does not perform the same as another setup; they will more than likely behave differently, i.e., I have 3 .300 WM and none of them shoot the same, so they have differently load developed.
Phil Rizzo
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With 27" you obviously enjoy velocity.
mine is a 27.5 Shilen from about 15 yrs ago. I was upset with my GS at first because I told him 26. Need to thank him now!
mine is a 27.5 Shilen from about 15 yrs ago. I was upset with my GS at first because I told him 26. Need to thank him now!
Yea that's why I went 27" as well. Was really hoping to crowd that 3300fps mark with the 135's. But I am happy with it. And 3150ish FPS with the 135 is impressive with energy and velocity way out there for a 25 cal for sure. Maybe it will speed up a tad around 100 rounds or so.
Phil Rizzo
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I'm betting you will gain more than what you have now.
I usually don't even look for a max until 100 rounds or so, but curiosity has gotten me before…
I usually don't even look for a max until 100 rounds or so, but curiosity has gotten me before…
