01 November 2005, 22:51
Bobby Tomekfound a "keeper" load for the 25x30-30 IMP barrel/THANKS MGM!
Well, I think I settled on a hunting load for the 24" 25x30-30 IMP barrel. Using 33.5 grains of Re-15 under the Sierra 100 grain BTSP, I am getting 2828 fps at 15', and the worst 3-shot, 100 yard group so far has been just over a half-inch. The load is averaging in the upper .3s (average of 9 groups, so it's not a fluke). I want to do some long range shooting with this load, but the conditions are a little rough today.
But from what I've seen so far, I have to say I am really thrilled with this barrel.
Thanks, Match Grade Machine! I know I'll be ordering more of your barrels some day...
Bobby
02 November 2005, 02:53
Swede44magYou said the caliber but not the type of Pistol.
Who is Match Grade Machine? Do they have a website?
02 November 2005, 03:48
Bobby TomekSorry...it's a Contender, and it's a 24" rifle barrel.
The website is
http://www.matchgrademachine.comSome of the folks who did the barrel work, etc., for Virgin Valley Custom Guns started up MGM, and from what I can tell, they are doing a stellar job.
By the way, the have some chambered barrels -- no wait time! -- in their inventory. I only paid $300 for this one, which I consider quite a bargain.
03 November 2005, 22:37
skb2706Bobby - you are supposed to post a picture of a loaded round ??
04 November 2005, 00:19
Bobby TomekI will post a photo of a formed round and others for comparison as soon as I can. I don't do digital (actually DESPISE it), so my efforts aren't instantaneous.
04 November 2005, 18:35
skb2706My bad....sorry Bobby...I know you told me that
04 November 2005, 18:58
Bobby TomekNo problem...
I hope to post the pix on Monday if all goes as planned.