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Varget powder replacement
H414 should do very well, and it is currently available several places. It should meter better than anything else. Not as temperature stable, but that should not be critical.- jim_k
- Post #15
- Forum: Reloading Depot
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Berger 175 VLD load
Ditto on Aimsmall 55 and Boogie. I have shot Berger VLD's in my 6.5x55 jumping the outrageous distance of 0.250" (yes!) in a factory Winchester Model 70, and got a 0.29" group for 5 shots at 100 yds. I doubt Berger ever tested jumping them that far, but I had to do that because of the distance...- jim_k
- Post #7
- Forum: Reloading Depot
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considering the Savage 12f/tr 223...need input.
Go with the 1:7 or 1:8 twist barrel, since the 80 grain bullets from Sierra, Nosler, Hornady, or Berger will go to 1,000 yards. The Savage barrel is plenty accurate, and can be more accurate after it is diamond-lapped. If your action is not bedded, get that done, too. The main reasons to lap are...- jim_k
- Post #6
- Forum: Bolt Action Rifles
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F T/R Competition V.E.T.S. F T/R Build!!
I shouldn't be posting while jealous.- jim_k
- Post #3
- Forum: Competition Shooting Talk
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Savage 308 question
5R is referring to the lands of the barrel. They are cut at an angle, which is supposed to make them clean easier and foul less. I don't think Savage does that kind of rifling, so (if I am correct) the barrel would be from another barrel maker. Either one of them should shoot fine. Savage...- jim_k
- Post #2
- Forum: Bolt Action Rifles
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F T/R Competition Here's my new rig.
That's one of the finest-looking F/TR rigs I've ever seen. They'll be fighting for second place at the next match!- jim_k
- Post #2
- Forum: Competition Shooting Talk
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Savage 10FCP HS 5R pics with range report.
It's probably going to be 6 weeks or so, minimum. Your rifle will go in the pipeline, and when it is fixed, it goes to the test-firing facility, and they will send you a fired target with the rifle. Mine had a bent barrel, and Savage replaced it; now with worked-up handloads it shot a 0.266"...- jim_k
- Post #9
- Forum: Bolt Action Rifles
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New Rifle - Won't Group: Suggestions?
Before firing any factory rifle, it should be bedded and diamond lapped. This rifle has a blued barrel, and the odds are that some bluing is in the muzzle, which needs to be removed (by lapping). The stock bedder will be able to check for proper action screw length, and will grind those if they...- jim_k
- Post #62
- Forum: Bolt Action Rifles
