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  1. 17-12-2015, 07:22 PM #1
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    223 ladder test

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    First firings out new barrel and stock fitted target shows 7 shots using BM2 and 62grn swift got excited and pulled the last one.
    But looks good so far.

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    I use the same powder and projectile.what length barrel?



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    It's a 20" Hardy carbon wrapped, getting 3238fps with 26.5 grns so looking good more testing to do in the weekend.
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    Not bad at all. I only get a smidgen faster with 26 grns and 22" barrel.


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    That group looks half reasonable but did you do a ladder test afterwards?

    An ES of 91 is up there but prob doesn't matter for sub-300yds
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