10-20-2023, 07:11 PM
Bob R
I'm using a vortex 1-6x scope on this rifle, since it will be a hunting rifle for use usually well inside 200 yds. Trigger is a 2 stage (4.5# total, 2# 2nd stage), and pretty smooth. scope mount is a 1 piece Vortex brand torqued to spec.
I too like to have higher magnification for load development, so maybe I am asking too much to shoot better than my 1 3/8" group. I'll probably have to wait until after deer season to do any load development, since it's going to be my go to for rifle season this year. That'll give me plenty of time to break it in with some trips to the range between now & then.
Other rifles I have started out shooting my custom loads, but with this rifle I needed to get it up & running quickly... less than a month to deer season! Also figured I would get it broken in and get some brass from the factory loads. The only powder I have that sounds like a great option is H4895. Not sure how much I have, but I'm sure I have enough to do some preliminary testing with. I don't want to use too much of it, since it's my go to for my 223 loads.
I'm using a vortex 1-6x scope on this rifle, since it will be a hunting rifle for use usually well inside 200 yds. Trigger is a 2 stage (4.5# total, 2# 2nd stage), and pretty smooth. scope mount is a 1 piece Vortex brand torqued to spec.
I too like to have higher magnification for load development, so maybe I am asking too much to shoot better than my 1 3/8" group. I'll probably have to wait until after deer season to do any load development, since it's going to be my go to for rifle season this year. That'll give me plenty of time to break it in with some trips to the range between now & then.
Other rifles I have started out shooting my custom loads, but with this rifle I needed to get it up & running quickly... less than a month to deer season! Also figured I would get it broken in and get some brass from the factory loads. The only powder I have that sounds like a great option is H4895. Not sure how much I have, but I'm sure I have enough to do some preliminary testing with. I don't want to use too much of it, since it's my go to for my 223 loads.