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Post by Richard on Jul 7, 2009 20:14:29 GMT -5
Just the information sheet I prepare for my records. Group #6 at 200 yards was noteworthy: five shots in 2.1" at 200 yards and group #8 ...three shots (300 gr. SST's) in 1.1" at 100 yards. What was also noteworthy is the fact that I am using bullets now sized with my new Lee .448" die. I had knurled them to .450" and they still fit very loose. With my old home brew die (the one that put the bullets slightly out of round?) the fit was much better and I did not have to knurl. Also, they shot every bit as good as these from the Lee die! I will have to put a heavier knurl on the bullets. I am convinced those out of round bullets "conform" when shot. Richard  |
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Post by whyohe on Jul 7, 2009 20:22:36 GMT -5
#6 & #8 look really good!!! i wonder how that 300grn ssts and 58 grn of H-4198 will do at 200 yards? ya got plans for that?
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Post by jhm on Jul 7, 2009 20:36:27 GMT -5
How will that 200 grain FTX work for a deer bullet? That is an impressive group.
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Post by Richard on Jul 8, 2009 12:56:12 GMT -5
whyohe........If you recall my targets from last week, I had a bullet that went thru sideways?? It was a 300 SST. I don't recall the circumstances, but RB felt it was a fluke. So, it was my very last target. I will definitely be trying it out at two or three hundred yards next week and may also up the load a bit to around 60 gr. If you might have noticed, I was gifted 5 Parker 275's and shot one at 100 and 4 at 200 yards with Harley's duplex. Needless to say, I would not spend $13.95 for 12 bullets!  jhm........I have no reason to believe that any deer properly hit with a 200 gr. bullet of that configuration would not be "dead meat"! The bullet is designed for the lever rifles of .45 cal. and we are shooting them at or near those rifle velocities. Richard |
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Post by rbinar on Jul 8, 2009 20:44:09 GMT -5
8-)For the most part a round bullet is not going to be round very long after it enters the barrel. So the sizing die not needing to be perfectly round isn't surprising.
I do enjoy seeing you shoot those 200 grain bullet sabot-less. Though I'd probably opt for a sabot at this weight it shows how versatile loads can be.
Richard if you find a promising load do you try to "micro" adjust for accuracy? I should be able to tell from all the targets you've posted but the memory alludes me.
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Post by ET on Jul 8, 2009 21:21:35 GMT -5
Richard
As always enjoy seeing the data you post.
My focus again went to the 200FTX results. I just find these results impressive for a light weight 45cal bullet.
Thanks for posting and sharing results.
Ed
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Post by Richard on Jul 9, 2009 12:04:24 GMT -5
RB........Yes, I have been "micro-adjusting" the load and am continuing to do so. I am glad to see you concur on the "slightly out of round" shape conforming to the bore.
ET....yes, the 200 FTX has given me the best results sabotless so far but the 300 SST is starting to look good (at least at 100 yards) and based on its weight and shape, I would expect it be a keeper at 300 yards. I would just like to get its velocity up in the 2400 fps range. Don't ask me why? I just equate speed with flatter trajectory and less wind deflection making smaller groups possible in less than ideal conditions.
Richard
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Post by illinihunter on Jul 9, 2009 12:29:09 GMT -5
That looks like a good, simple system for record keeping. I often 3 punch noteworthy targets with pertinent info and keep them in a binder, your system gives a nice summary of several targets on one one page, this would save a lot of space and make comparisons quick and easy.
I have wanted to start a computer database for this but it just takes too much time, it is easier and faster for me to review the papers.
Nice shooting and thanks for another tip!
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