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16 July 2008, 03:28
Doctor D
Which Powder?
I've decided to see just what my Savage with it's 1 in 9 twist rate will do at 500 yards (thats how long my range is).

I have H335, BL(C)-2, H4198, Reloader 10X, Benchmark and Varget on hand. All are capable of starting a 69 grainer around or above 2,900 fps. Which one is most likely to give me the best accuracy with the 69 grain MK that Sierra recommended?


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16 July 2008, 03:46
308Sako
Varget






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16 July 2008, 06:29
dwheels
Varget x 2
16 July 2008, 07:20
bja105
I also used Varget in my Savage with the 69 grain Matchkings.


Jason
16 July 2008, 09:04
bartsche
Roll EyesHave had great long range results with wcc846 which is similar to BL-C-2 in my 12bvss-s. popcornroger


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17 July 2008, 22:32
Atkinson
Savage with a 1x9 twist, would that be an older 250-3000? It would help to know the caliber before a reply?


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17 July 2008, 22:34
Atkinson
308,
If you ever decide to part with that nice little Brno, please give me first shot at it.


Ray Atkinson
Atkinson Hunting Adventures
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Filer, Idaho, 83328
208-731-4120

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18 July 2008, 05:29
bartsche
quote:
Originally posted by Atkinson:
Savage with a 1x9 twist, would that be an older 250-3000? It would help to know the caliber before a reply?
Ahh just shoot from the hip, pilgrim! beer
Eeker2 shay!RAY! Frowner Don't have a clue why I thought .223. shockerroger


Old age is a high price to pay for maturity!!! Some never pay and some pay and never reap the reward. Wisdom comes with age! Sometimes age comes alone..
18 July 2008, 07:26
Doctor D
Well now, I'm highly embarresed.

Most people assumed from the 69 grain bullet and powder choices it is .223.

They would be right.

My bad.


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18 July 2008, 07:46
amamnn
Every rifle is different and how you seat the bullet, etc. etc. etc. I shoot a couple of .223/5.56 1/9s one is a heavily modified Savage model 12. I get the best results with H335 shooting Berger 73 gr. or 70 gr. Sierra MKs


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18 July 2008, 07:47
bartsche
quote:
Originally posted by Doctor D:
Well now, I'm highly embarresed.

Most people assumed from the 69 grain bullet and powder choices it is .223.

They would be right.

My bad.


beerRay knew! Roll Eyeshe was just feeling a little perky from that 2nd Crown Royal. popcornroger


Old age is a high price to pay for maturity!!! Some never pay and some pay and never reap the reward. Wisdom comes with age! Sometimes age comes alone..