went out in the weekend to give my rifle a check over, I'd taken a tumble with it last time I was out and wanted to make sure everything was ok before I head out next weeked. set myself up, took a...
Liked On: 14-08-2023, 05:03 PM
Current 2209. My load workup was done with a fully calibrated GRT calculation, running at a calculated 62,000 psi, well within the limits of brass and rifle, even though over "book max" As I...
Liked On: 14-08-2023, 11:57 AM
With the CIP max pressure of 55,100psi. ~2750fps with a 23" barrel, 140gr projectile, and single base powders like AR2209. 3" of barrel is ~100fps unless you're shorter than 20". -10gr of...
Liked On: 14-08-2023, 11:41 AM
231135 Rainbow from Lake Dunstan, again softbaiting with black and gold paddle tail which work very well in the lake. Actually kept this one and given to elderly neighbours for their dinner.
Liked On: 14-08-2023, 11:40 AM
Greetings All, I did quite a bit on this a few years back which I wrote up in a couple of articles in NZ Guns. The Hodgdons data seemed to fit the powder I had well including my older AR2209 but the...
Liked On: 14-08-2023, 10:15 AM
And 139 Scenar. I reload using Lapua brass, ADI 2209 powder and Winchester primers (as all I could find at the time)231133
Liked On: 14-08-2023, 10:14 AM
My Tikka loves both 139 Scenar and 143 eldx. Pic shows eldx @ 100.231132
Liked On: 14-08-2023, 09:11 AM
Have used mine a bit again recently. A modern Schultz and Larsen. n560 powder and 140 Amax (or gold dot). 21.5" barrel. 2840 fps.
Liked On: 14-08-2023, 08:46 AM
It depends on what you are after? As a "bang flop" cartridge I think a 308 has the edge,for flat shooting and mild recoil/little blast the old Swede is hard to beat. I have a couple and have had a...
Liked On: 14-08-2023, 08:46 AM
The God of chamberings! On my third factory barrel on my tikka. I have swapped from the 143eldx to the 147eldm. 2720 and is more accurate than I can shoot. Sent from my SM-A226B using Tapatalk
Liked On: 14-08-2023, 08:46 AM
Better performance than a Creedmore, more capacity. Under rated, in a modern rifle with modern barrel they are bloody good (but not trendy)
Liked On: 14-08-2023, 08:43 AM
Tikka 595 (22 inch barrel), RL22, 139gr Hornady. Most accurate load around 2750ft/sec.
Liked On: 14-08-2023, 08:43 AM
Same performance as a Creedmoor.
Liked On: 13-08-2023, 10:00 PM
Last time I ran one (one of many over the years) I ran Sierra 130gn TMKs with 48.1 of 2209 for an honest 2900fps. Tikka T3, Lapua brass and shot beautifully. As always work up, this load would be...
Liked On: 13-08-2023, 10:00 PM
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Liked On: 13-08-2023, 08:43 PM