Hey Guys. I finally had a play with the chrony. To cut it short I think I need a new barrel. Any way loads listed below.
These were shot through my M17 25-06
117gr SST 59gr AR2217 3023.4 fps average 44.6 fps spread. Starting to show flattened primers etc, no sticky bolt lift though.
My original hunting load 117gr pro hunters 47gr 2209 average 2824fps spread 213 fps.
The grouping wasn't good and all shot to the right of the target. Was shot prone when normally shot off a bench. (maybe pushed them right?)
My barrel heated up real quick and although I can shoot an inch three shot group with it when I let the barrel cool after each shot. When shooting one shot after another they spread 3-4 inches with 6 shot groups at 100yards. I can see a couple of scratches down the barrel, barrel looks shiny and rifling looks good to my untrained eye. But the scratches may be causing the copper/lead to heat the barrel more by friction? It is an old barrel buhler/stahl? So either I buy a new rifle or a new barrel. New barrel fitted etc $900.00
My rifle is a M17 action, leupold duel dovetail mounts/rings and the action has been pillar bedded with a timney trigger. So I am leaning towards a new barrel as the M17 is a good action from what I have read. What do you guys reckon?
I also had a play with my .303-25
My best loads for accuracy were through my .303-25 (use a reloading manual data for your own loads, mine may not be safe in your rifle)
75gr SST 40gr AR2208 3173 fps ave
90 gr Gamekings 36.6g AR2208 2860 fps ave
100gr Pro hunter 36.6gr AR2208 2786 fps ave
These all shot round an inch group.
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