I'm getting around 2900fps with 48 grains of H335 out of Lapua brass. COAL around 2.8 inches...must be Tikka mag length. 16 inch barrel, don't seem to have any pressure issues.
Liked On: 10-02-2023, 07:12 AM
I use 49.5gr 2206H behind 125 gr. Nosler Accubond for 2950fps. Loaded to mag length. Winchester brass Federal Match primers. No pressure signs . I think you'll find Winchester brass has a larger...
Liked On: 09-02-2023, 08:47 PM
Seating it out gives more case capacity. Especially important with marginally slow powders like 2208-2206h-h335
Liked On: 09-02-2023, 08:41 PM
lapua
Liked On: 09-02-2023, 12:57 PM
dare I say it..thats par for the course with the meat saver shot unless using something really explody.... sometimes its great,sometimes ,not so much.
Liked On: 08-02-2023, 07:47 PM
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Liked On: 01-02-2023, 04:38 PM
Are you using a modified case and oal gauge to get your jam? The one on the left almost a looks like I can see lands marks like it’s jammed but it could just be reflections 20thou is a favourite for...
Liked On: 23-01-2023, 11:16 AM
Your precision requirements will determine your approach. If your expectation is that the rifle and load need to be capable of hitting very small targets at your self-imposed maximum shooting range...
Liked On: 23-01-2023, 05:31 AM
I'm going to disagree with the above posts in this situation for you James, and say that IF you can get a muzzle velocity reading using either a Labradar or a MagnetoSpeed chronograph, averaged...
Liked On: 23-01-2023, 05:25 AM
I’m running 208s with 77.6 grains of 2217 in my T3-based .300 WM. It has a Bartlein reamed for 3.5 OAL, which is as long as a 208 can be loaded and still extract. I’m surprised yours will extract...
Liked On: 23-01-2023, 05:07 AM
It’ll generally be the projectile that determines fussiness of jump, try it but make sure you start low as you’ll likely run more pressure seated long a good way to test it is a know safe low charge...
Liked On: 23-01-2023, 05:06 AM
The Tikka T3x 6.5 CM rifles come with a M+ magazine so no problems there. They also tend to have a longer throat so you can seat the 140g plus bullets well out for extra powder capacity and still fit...
Liked On: 22-01-2023, 08:00 PM
I now use a different method of finding jam, take a fired case and paint some loctite on the end of the projectile that goes in the case mouth, put the projectile in the case mouth making sure to...
Liked On: 19-01-2023, 05:48 AM
You have a good perspective on this Danny, really good to see. I hear far too many people saying 'close enough' or 'it's minute of deer' which is piss poor when you're taking an animals life. ...
Liked On: 19-01-2023, 05:21 AM
Primers show normal pressure. Roarless20 brings up a good point often overlooked by many shooters.
Liked On: 18-01-2023, 06:28 AM