29 February 2008, 23:48
bartsche22-250 & DP 85 DATA

22-250,Stevens 200, FC cases , #34 primers, 41.1 grains DP 85.
40 grain FBHP Berger, oal=2.403", Mild, clean, 3539 to 3561 fps. 3 shot 1/4" group @50 yds.,3 shot 1 1/2" group @ 300yds.
50grain TNT Speer, OAL= 2.434", 3527 to 3582 fps., 4 shot 1 1/4" group @ 50 yds. 5 shot 2" group @ 300 yds.
52grain FBHP. Berger, OAL=2.397", 3525 fps.,3 shot 1/4" group @ 50 yds., 3 shot 1 1/2" group @ 300yds.
55grain FBHP.Berger, OAL=2.428", 3493 to 3530 fps.All 50 yd. shots had comet tail, 3 shot 1/2" group @ 50 yds.,----? 3 shot 1 1/2" group at 300 yds.
55 grain Varmint Nite Mare Mid South, OAL=2.425", No velocity readings, 4 shot 1/4" group @ 50 yds. Just fabulous at 400 yds.
roger