Bit of an update on this. After a bit of a break, I sourced and loaded up some 70gr ballistic tips with BM8208 in Win cases. I had a good feeling about the combo, because these bullets had shot well...
Liked On: 30-07-2021, 07:47 PM
Yep, sandbag front and rear. Don’t even own a bipod anymore!
Liked On: 16-07-2021, 01:50 PM
Listening to all the feedback here, I’m starting to ‘get it’. Pragmatically it’s good to go as is, and has already put a heap of meat in the freezer. I was enquiring because one virtue of the...
Liked On: 15-07-2021, 10:31 PM
I’ve got another BSA the same, but in .222. Has the original barrel (that is pitted as) and that one shoots an average of 22mm with factory ammo. They used to have a reputation for being very...
Liked On: 15-07-2021, 09:03 PM
Listening to all the feedback here, I’m starting to ‘get it’. Pragmatically it’s good to go as is, and has already put a heap of meat in the freezer. I was enquiring because one virtue of the...
Liked On: 15-07-2021, 07:40 PM
Listening to all the feedback here, I’m starting to ‘get it’. Pragmatically it’s good to go as is, and has already put a heap of meat in the freezer. I was enquiring because one virtue of the...
Liked On: 15-07-2021, 05:18 PM
Yes, I think you’re right. I’ve settled on a load that will consistently shoot 1-1.25 MOA, so should just be happy with that and head out hunting….
Liked On: 15-07-2021, 05:14 PM
I’ve got another BSA the same, but in .222. Has the original barrel (that is pitted as) and that one shoots an average of 22mm with factory ammo. They used to have a reputation for being very...
Liked On: 15-07-2021, 04:25 PM
I’ve got another BSA the same, but in .222. Has the original barrel (that is pitted as) and that one shoots an average of 22mm with factory ammo. They used to have a reputation for being very...
Liked On: 14-07-2021, 10:33 PM
Well here it is, my new 6x45. Just got back from collecting him last night. 156491 BSA Regent Featherweight circa ‘56-‘63. Sako .243 1-10” barrel repurposed, custom mini gunworks can. Bolt...
Liked On: 12-07-2021, 07:53 PM
Definitely! I was reasonably happy with the 2750fps, 2900 is next level! Looks like I’ve tracked down some BM8208, so going to give it a spin
Liked On: 12-07-2021, 04:38 PM
Pommy I encountered something similar yesterday while I was testing for my 6mm/223 wildcat. First OCW test was 87gr Hornady boat tails in PSD mil brass, AR2206H and 205M primers. Accuracy was...
Liked On: 05-07-2021, 09:19 AM
Pommy I encountered something similar yesterday while I was testing for my 6mm/223 wildcat. First OCW test was 87gr Hornady boat tails in PSD mil brass, AR2206H and 205M primers. Accuracy was...
Liked On: 04-07-2021, 10:04 AM
Well not exactly a .222 or .223, but pretty close -6x45 Did a bit of pest control for a friend this weekend and took two reds, a massive red hind at 250, and her yearling at 120. One shot each...
Liked On: 16-06-2021, 06:36 PM
Well not exactly a .222 or .223, but pretty close -6x45 Did a bit of pest control for a friend this weekend and took two reds, a massive red hind at 250, and her yearling at 120. One shot each...
Liked On: 15-06-2021, 08:56 PM