First results with new barrel. (YUCK)
sorry 12" contender
powder-charge-velocity-group-OAL-bullet 165gr
Varget 47 gr. 2212 ave 1.80" 3.20 nosler bt
Varget 47.5 gr 2222 ave 1.90" 3.20 nosler bt
Varget 48 gr. 2266 ave 1.00" 3.20 nosler bt
Varget 48.5 gr 2313 ave* 1.91" 3.20 nosler bt
* only 2 loads were recorded by chronograph.

will hit the range again with other powder
Bill

[ 09-28-2003, 00:08: Message edited by: pahandgunhunter ]

Is this in a Contender or a Encore?

Ernie

sorry...12" contender barrel

any suggestions for loads???

you may take the most accurate powder charge, load at 4 different depths, in .010" increments and find that accuracy will come alive at a different seating depth, even with the same bullet and powder.
2266fps with 165's and 1" groups looks pretty dang good.

Maybe I think too much.
I think the heavier(longer) bullets do not have proper twist/barrel length to stablize properly, especiality at low velocity. Effective barrel length is 12" less cartridge length of 2.999"!!!

I will try the 130 gr Sat with the Varget powder again. Will let you guys know what happens.

Bill

What's the twist rate? Even in a .30 Herrett with 1:14" the 165s will stabilize.