01-21-2018, 12:41 AM
Twas a very encouraging outing . Loaded up 50 70 gr Varmageddons with 24.5 gr of XBR. Hodgdon lists min 24.0 (2555 fps) max 27.0 (2916 fps). Everything ejected and cycled properly and the bolt held back when it was supposed to with a non adjustable clamp on AR Stoner block. Three 5 shot groups and one 10 shot group were all right at about MOA at 100 yds. Not bad at all for a random load in a new barrel. Last group would have been 5/8 if not for a nonHendged flyer. Went 3 of 5 on a 6x6 at 350 which Ill take since the wind was really bouncing around today.
The encouraging thing was that I got an average of 2818 fps sd 13 ES 30 with 5 shots over Mr. Magneto. That be zipping along for such a light load! I think 3k may be comfortably in reach, especially if Benchmark works.
The VG6 Gamma 6.5 and light load may have something to do with it, but recoil was almost non existent from a maintaining site picture standpoint.
Pretty much exactly what I was hoping for. Should be able to develop a load that will hold minute of P-Dog out to 600 and the limited recoil should enable rapid follow ups and assure that I never miss any acrobatics.
Next up is ladders for the 70s with both XBR and Benchmark. Should be able to get them loaded and to the range by late next week.
Im also beginning to buy into the BHWs are fast barrels myth. Did a ladder of Varget and 70 gr RDFs today and got 2940 through my 20 BHW 556 barrel at max charge (no pressure signs). Looks like it has good accuracy potential even with the ogive in the neck. Just waiting for my ASC mags which will allow an additional 0.05 of COAL over PMags. No one should expect 2-3 day Priority Mail to arrive within 4 days, right?! :mad:
The encouraging thing was that I got an average of 2818 fps sd 13 ES 30 with 5 shots over Mr. Magneto. That be zipping along for such a light load! I think 3k may be comfortably in reach, especially if Benchmark works.
The VG6 Gamma 6.5 and light load may have something to do with it, but recoil was almost non existent from a maintaining site picture standpoint.
Pretty much exactly what I was hoping for. Should be able to develop a load that will hold minute of P-Dog out to 600 and the limited recoil should enable rapid follow ups and assure that I never miss any acrobatics.
Next up is ladders for the 70s with both XBR and Benchmark. Should be able to get them loaded and to the range by late next week.
Im also beginning to buy into the BHWs are fast barrels myth. Did a ladder of Varget and 70 gr RDFs today and got 2940 through my 20 BHW 556 barrel at max charge (no pressure signs). Looks like it has good accuracy potential even with the ogive in the neck. Just waiting for my ASC mags which will allow an additional 0.05 of COAL over PMags. No one should expect 2-3 day Priority Mail to arrive within 4 days, right?! :mad:
Let's go Brandon!