Picked up a Bergara BMP in 6.5

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For anyone considering this rifle; do it. It feels and functions very well. So far the things I like:
- smooth action that locks up tight
- the qd sling attachments everywhere
- the buttstock adjustments are fantastic with the option to adjust rear pad cant
- the mag release

I've had a RPR in the past and was not a fan of the buttstock (great rifle tho). For me this is a refreshing design.

I doubt I'll have any problems getting it to shoot but we'll see. I'll be load testing with some 147 elds and h4831sc this weekend and report how it does.

 

[EscapeVelocity]

So I got a chance to do some load development and it's shooting really well as I thought it would.

I've settled on two powders. H4831SC as my primary and h4350 for secondary since I can never find it without buying in bulk.

H4831SC:
44.5 grains
147 ELD M
Hornady brass
CCI BR2
.040 off the lands (to clear the feed ramp)
OAL 2.211 to the ogive

H4350:
41 grains
147 ELD M
Hornady brass
CCI BR2
.040 off the lands (to clear the feed ramp)
OAL 2.211 to the ogive

These were only at 100. I plan on shooting at 300 for the final test before taking them further.