In my 88 the first bullets I tried were Federal Classic 150gr. blue/gray box. They shot into 3/4" and I was very happy and hunted with them. Finally I decided I would handload and it if it would do better. 45.5 gr. IMR 4895 under a 150 Accubond cut group size in half! I was shocked. My 88 is truly a 3/8"-1/2" rifle. 2 Years ago, I ran Federal MSR 150gr. Fusions through it. Guess what? 1/2-5/8" groups. 3 ammos, nothing over 3/4". Not bad for an old gun.
I just finished loading 150gr. Accubonds over 45.5gr. 4895 last night. CCI 200 primers, in that used Federal brass.
Managed to pick up some 4064 and 4350 yesterday. I am about to go buy 2 jars of 4895 after lunch......
