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  1. 11-09-2019, 10:58 PM #1
    Ted6. 5
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    I was told 24gr of BM2.

    Settled on 23.7gr being a 65gr sierra GK. Exceptional accuracy and killing power.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Ted6. 5 View Post
    I was told 24gr of BM2.

    Settled on 23.7gr being a 65gr sierra GK. Exceptional accuracy and killing power.
    Yep Ted when I step up to the 65GK my load is 23.8 grains of BM2
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    Quote Originally Posted by Ted6. 5 View Post
    I was told 24gr of BM2.

    Settled on 23.7gr being a 65gr sierra GK. Exceptional accuracy and killing power.
    sounds about right
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    Quote Originally Posted by Ted6. 5 View Post
    I was told 24gr of BM2.

    Settled on 23.7gr being a 65gr sierra GK. Exceptional accuracy and killing power.
    24gr 65gr GMK is the mother load. Supremely accurate.
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