CVA Apex 45 SML with BCB 285 grain bullet

[BuckDoeHunter]

Nice morning at the range, no wind, temp around 70*F

So far, my Apex 45-70 SML is not picky about bullets, I shot this 5 shot group off my homemade rice filled bag. I was very pleased with the results.

BearCreekBallistics .451 285gr all copper ball point bullet, the bullet was smooth sized with a loose fit and knurled back up, loading pressure was light-med.


Federal LRMP with brass module and .060 veggie wad


Duplex load of 6gr N110 with 50gr IMR4198, 100yds, Pictures 1-5 taken after each shot, it's interesting for me that shots 1 and 2 were the same hole, 3 and 4 were the same hole, and 5 went back into shots 1 and 2

[rambler]

That's some good shooting for 100yds!

[eml9]

Never seen anyone shoot that bullet from a sml .. what's the bc?

[Dave W]

Solid trigger work!

[BuckDoeHunter]

BC is listed at .26 on their website.

[bowbender6]

I shoot it using Bh209, full formed out of my pacnor. I live 20 miles from Bear Creek shop so I talk with him a lot. He aneals the copper and has perferations so it opens at lower speeds. I have shot it the last two years with good results on deer. They are some of the most accurate bullets I have shot. He also now has a 240 grain version. I checked the BC with my Labradar and if I did it right they were .26 for the 285 grain and .25 for the 240 grain.