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  1. 02-02-2025, 08:09 AM #106
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    254 yards. 115 NBT

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  3. 02-02-2025, 09:12 PM #107
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    For some reason my Kimber started shooting all over the shop. I read that mixing solid copper and cup and core bullets back and forth can do that, So I scrubbed it out. Plenty of copper, even although Ive only used about 30 Barnes. Anyway, back to Nosler 115 BT on a clean barrel and it's stacking them. Also put a heavier scope on and I think thats helping my shooting.
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    Have you tried Hybrid 100V in it?
    It's not all of them, but it's always them.
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    Quote Originally Posted by nor-west View Post
    Have you tried Hybrid 100V in it?
    Yes. Wasn't good. Best have been r26 with 115/117 and r17 with 100. IMR4831 looks ok with 100's too.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Tahr View Post
    For some reason my Kimber started shooting all over the shop. I read that mixing solid copper and cup and core bullets back and forth can do that, So I scrubbed it out. Plenty of copper, even although Ive only used about 30 Barnes. Anyway, back to Nosler 115 BT on a clean barrel and it's stacking them. Also put a heavier scope on and I think thats helping my shooting.
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    That reads like real world evidence of de-fouling making an observable difference?

    What did you use ( brush type and fluid) to remove the copper pls?


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  7. 05-02-2025, 04:20 PM #111
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    Quote Originally Posted by Maxx View Post
    @Tahr

    That reads like real world evidence of de-fouling making an observable difference?

    What did you use ( brush type and fluid) to remove the copper pls?


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    I only ever use a rod and rag. Hoppes was useless on it. So I changed to something I can’t remember the name of -will look when I get home from this hunt But it shifted it no trouble.
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    That 257 would slip right into a Montana stock I have here ...... hint hint
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    Quote Originally Posted by NIMROD View Post
    That 257 would slip right into a Montana stock I have here ...... hint hint
    You offering me the stock??
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  10. 06-02-2025, 10:28 PM #114
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    Ummmm ?...... no. I was thinking the other way round
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    Quote Originally Posted by NIMROD View Post
    Ummmm ?...... no. I was thinking the other way round
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    Quote Originally Posted by Maxx View Post
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    That reads like real world evidence of de-fouling making an observable difference?

    What did you use ( brush type and fluid) to remove the copper pls?


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    @Maxx the solvent was "Pro Shot - Solvent 1V". Worked a treat - just three or so good swab outs with a soaked rag and a few minutes to soak and cleaned until the rags weren't blue.
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    It had a hunt with me tonight. 150 yards and 115BT
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    Quote Originally Posted by NIMROD View Post
    That 257 would slip right into a Montana stock I have here ...... hint hint
    Have you got all the bottom metal? The Hunter model has alot of plastic...
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    Quote Originally Posted by NIMROD View Post
    That 257 would slip right into a Montana stock I have here ...... hint hint
    Get in line!!
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    Quote Originally Posted by FRST View Post
    Have you got all the bottom metal? The Hunter model has alot of plastic...
    Got everything I need for a straight fit in swap
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