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Just to make comparisons between them easier. I applaud your testings
Tried a few more 5-shot groups with 41.7 and 42.0 grains of H4350.
With 42.0 grains, velocity appears to have increased ~25fps from the original 3 strings.
Using new brass with 42.0 grains, had difficulty seating bullets (although I did chamfer the ID on the cases). Many bullets had bad galling and the force required to seat the bullets was noticeable higher than using once fired brass. I didn't expect good results because of that so planning to try 42 again. I did manage 1 group at ~0.25". Also 42 grains has the lowest STD of all the charges tried at 7.9 fps with 20 shots.
All the groups were shot with a front bipod and a Wiebad mini fortune cookie back rest. I blame a lot of the shot variation to my inability to stabilize the back rest. Not sure how people shoot so well with bags. For me, this doesn't work well compared to a traditional bottom sloped stock which makes it easier to slide forth and back and lock in the elevation.
With 42.0 grains, velocity appears to have increased ~25fps from the original 3 strings.
Using new brass with 42.0 grains, had difficulty seating bullets (although I did chamfer the ID on the cases). Many bullets had bad galling and the force required to seat the bullets was noticeable higher than using once fired brass. I didn't expect good results because of that so planning to try 42 again. I did manage 1 group at ~0.25". Also 42 grains has the lowest STD of all the charges tried at 7.9 fps with 20 shots.
All the groups were shot with a front bipod and a Wiebad mini fortune cookie back rest. I blame a lot of the shot variation to my inability to stabilize the back rest. Not sure how people shoot so well with bags. For me, this doesn't work well compared to a traditional bottom sloped stock which makes it easier to slide forth and back and lock in the elevation.
I just dropped a deposit on this rifle, how are you liking it, I have an option for about $50 more to pick up a 6.5 DD Bravo 5, I am thinking that this is the better option after researching it, but I would love any input I can find from an actual owner.
Please see the other thread regarding the feeding problem:
www.snipershide.com
I really like the MDT ACC chassis and having the ability to add/remove weights. My rifle is currently ~21 lbs and can lower back down to ~14-15 lbs in a few minutes. The stock adjustments starting shifting around so I added set screws and removed the thumb knobs; I set it and forget it. The chassis feels very good to me. I wish the bottom of the buttstock was slanted like a traditional stock for easier elevation adjustment on a rear sandbag/support.
Had extractor problems and added the tactical works extractor kit.
That worked for a while but I still have issues with extracting once in a while. I also shoot a savge12FTR that has never had any feeding or extracting issues; so this is incredibly disappointing. I guess savage is notorious for bad extractor design.
Other than that, it's a good (not great) rifle for the price point it's at.
Savage Elite Precision feeding problems
Savage Elite Precision 6.5 Creedmoor. I'm having feeding problems where the loaded cartridge jumps up, jams against the bolt face upper rim and won't go into battery. When it's stuck I release bolt pressure (or pull slightly back) then the round would fall back down into the bolt face then I...
www.snipershide.com I really like the MDT ACC chassis and having the ability to add/remove weights. My rifle is currently ~21 lbs and can lower back down to ~14-15 lbs in a few minutes. The stock adjustments starting shifting around so I added set screws and removed the thumb knobs; I set it and forget it. The chassis feels very good to me. I wish the bottom of the buttstock was slanted like a traditional stock for easier elevation adjustment on a rear sandbag/support.
Had extractor problems and added the tactical works extractor kit.
That worked for a while but I still have issues with extracting once in a while. I also shoot a savge12FTR that has never had any feeding or extracting issues; so this is incredibly disappointing. I guess savage is notorious for bad extractor design.
Other than that, it's a good (not great) rifle for the price point it's at.
Well, today has been an interesting one.Please see the other thread regarding the feeding problem:
Savage Elite Precision feeding problems
Savage Elite Precision 6.5 Creedmoor. I'm having feeding problems where the loaded cartridge jumps up, jams against the bolt face upper rim and won't go into battery. When it's stuck I release bolt pressure (or pull slightly back) then the round would fall back down into the bolt face then I...
I really like the MDT ACC chassis and having the ability to add/remove weights. My rifle is currently ~21 lbs and can lower back down to ~14-15 lbs in a few minutes. The stock adjustments starting shifting around so I added set screws and removed the thumb knobs; I set it and forget it. The chassis feels very good to me. I wish the bottom of the buttstock was slanted like a traditional stock for easier elevation adjustment on a rear sandbag/support.
Had extractor problems and added the tactical works extractor kit.
That worked for a while but I still have issues with extracting once in a while. I also shoot a savge12FTR that has never had any feeding or extracting issues; so this is incredibly disappointing. I guess savage is notorious for bad extractor design.
Other than that, it's a good (not great) rifle for the price point it's at.
After reading the comments regarding feeding and ejection I decided I didn't want to go into possible big issues, so I canceled my order, then called around and my local Scheels said that they had the 24"T3x CTR in stock... I gave the man my card number over the phone.
Went down to the store and did all the paperwork and opened the box to find a 20" barrel T3x CTR Stainless Steel. I was kinda unhappy obviously and had a conversation with one of the managers in the gun department, explained the situation and the fact I just drove a while to get there, he was understanding and took $200 off of a Bergara HMR Pro Premium 24" in 6.5 Creedmoor.
I'm honestly happy with the outcome, I think this will be a better platform to work with than the Savage after I get the MDT ACC chassis and all other items.
Does Bergara Premier have easily accessible replacement barrels available?
I bought one, and then found out that the options are really send it back to them and they will rebarrel it for are around $500 I believe there were no real pre-fit options out there I could find, (Why I returned it) so you are down to buy the barrel that you want, and then send it to a gunsmith with the action for them to turn a blank and install/true/headspace it for you.
I ended up going with a Tikka T3x lite, pulled the action and dropped it in a MDT ACC Chassis as I really wanted that all along, I just received a Proof 29" .264 Heavy Palma blank I am having installed on the Tikka action.
