7mm PRC in 22" and 24" barrels | Long Range Hunting Forum
Jan 2, 2024 · I have been breaking in a new Bergara rifle for a friend with a 22 inch barrel that is doing good . Started with H1000 and 175 nosler ABLR and didn't like accuracy or speed , so after 50 rounds switched to RL 26 and it went from 2930 to 3030 with same powder charge and shooting 1/2 to 3/4 inch with low ES and not much load development yet .
Load Advise For 308 Win - Long Range Hunting Forum
Feb 12, 2017 · I am searching for a recipe for a 18" pencil bbl in 1:12 twist Kimber Adirondack. Mainly hunting deer sizes animals. I'm old school…leaning on the heavier side for knock down purposes. I favor Nosler Partions(165 or 180). My concern is the short bbl! It's the shortest one I own. I obviously I want a weight that stays stabile up to 500yds.
Semi-Light shorter barrel build, looking for some feedback
Oct 30, 2024 · Looking to build myself an 18-20" barreled 6.5 creedmoor, that I would like to take on an elk hunt next year. Im pretty set on the caliber, but looking at other items (actions, stocks, etc) and wanted some advice or a sanity check. Realistically going to …
270 Win rebarrel options - Long Range Hunting Forum
Jun 14, 2020 · Keep the 270 win barrel, cut a few inches off. Buy some Reloder 26 and watch that gun wake up. 3100-3150 fps with 140's, 3100 fps with 145 gr ELD-X's out of a 22" bbl.
Ruger American Gen 2 22ARC - Long Range Hunting Forum
Nov 18, 2009 · I picked up a Ruger American 22ARC 20” bbl not long ago and have put about 250rounds through it so far. Magneto speed chrono results with Hornady factory ammo 10 shot strings 62s 3150fps 75s 2930fps 88s 2688fps 10shot groups with factory ammo Wind was 5-12mph and switching while shooting...
6.5 PRC Barnes ammo 127 LRX Velocity in 24" bbl
Nov 11, 2021 · Anyone have a good velocity on factory barnes 127LRX in 6.5 PRC 24" sporterish barrel?
.308 muzzle velocity, with 20 inch tactical barrel?
Jan 21, 2010 · I have a .308 BLR with 18.5" bbl. I get ~2600 with 165gr AB's Haven't shot anything past 300yd with it yet but my ballistic table suggests my loads should have adequate velocity for expansion to 500yd. The .308 is a very efficient cartridge. From what I understand, it only needs an 18" barrel for a complete burn with mid-hvy bullets.
Weatherby Vanguard Free Float the Forearm - Long Range …
Apr 3, 2004 · Weatherby on their website says No to free floating a barrel under#3 contour . My Vanguard has a #2 (22/250)contour. I'm awaiting shipment on a Bell & Carlson medalist stock. This rifle with tupperware stocks surpasses their guarantee of 3 shots MOA at 100 yds . Thinking maybe I should just...
Ruger American Compact .243 18" barrel review - Long Range …
Aug 27, 2015 · Just a Quick followup (sorry still no pics) I had the opportunity to shoot a bit further out yesterday. The 87 gr vmaxs (with the load in the OP) 5 round group at 337 yards printed 3.20" CTC, and a 4 shot group at 426 yards (1 round I knew I pulled and did …
7prc barrel length - Long Range Hunting Forum
Nov 8, 2023 · My approach to barrel length is a little more complicated than asking around. In QuickLoad, I'll set a 26" barrel to begin, and run powder what ifs -for highest velocity -with 104% load density -at SAAMI max pressure -with a given bullet.
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