Coz there's less left to eat afterwards
Liked On: 11-03-2022, 06:08 AM
The right combo for the xbolt carbon lite. 223 I had was taking it back to the shop and swapping it for a tikka. The groups shrank from 1.5-4moa down to 0.5moa - 1.25moa instantly with all loads...
Liked On: 02-12-2021, 07:11 PM
Try some 2208 as a mate uses that in his .222’s & .223’s or alternatively try some AR2206H With my Tikka .223 I found different powders worked better with different projectiles so there isn’t one...
Liked On: 27-11-2021, 11:36 AM
I tie a string around my neck, thread it down thru my clothing against my skin until its low enough to loop around my tackle and hold it up. I use a slip knot halfway so I can adjust tension and lift...
Liked On: 26-11-2021, 09:08 PM
so "something" about them OSO loads suits that type of rifle....as said earlier try seating projectiles same/similar by setting up die using factory round.... got bugger all to loose trying it.
Liked On: 25-11-2021, 07:52 PM
my .223 doesnt care about projectile ,feed it pretty much anything between 45-60grns and it will poke them into roughly inch or under....it has been known to do so with mixed loads too.
Liked On: 25-11-2021, 10:06 AM
I load my mates xbolt with 55gr Barnes. They all die. Use BM2.
Liked On: 25-11-2021, 10:06 AM
2.5" is very average my son's will do around 1" for 3 shots but the Tikka and my Howa 1/2" or less with most pills. I used Targex or Sierra TMK 69grn which would be well worth a try if you can find...
Liked On: 24-11-2021, 06:36 AM
But try 2206H or Bench M2 Sent from my CPH1903 using Tapatalk
Liked On: 23-11-2021, 09:40 PM
Yip I use them in my son's x bolt they shoot reasonable. It probably more the xbolt than the bullet as he has two xbolts and neither shoot as well as the Tikka, don't get me wrong they shoot ok but...
Liked On: 23-11-2021, 09:40 PM
assume..you talking .223????? benchmark data available online....... first thing to try....use the OSA loaded round to set up your bullet seating die....eg put loaded round in press,have guts of...
Liked On: 23-11-2021, 09:36 PM
Inspired by Bagheera's recent post, thought I'd write about yesterday's goat hunt. As you know, we are not blessed with great hunting in Northland. No deer, just pigs and goats. DOC blocks are...
Liked On: 04-11-2021, 09:45 PM