280_ACKLEY,
Well, I got my 7-08AI to the range today for testing with moly coated bullets. It was 100 degrees when I left the range, and 109 degrees when I got home. I'm sure my loads weren't performing the same way at 100 that they would at 30 degrees. Nonetheless, here's what I came home with:
Fireformed Remington Brass and CCI Benchrest Primers for all loads
110gr Speer MHP-Moly Coated
46.5gr IMR3031
.745" average groups
139gr Hornady BTSP Interlock-Moly Coated
51.5gr RL-19
.798" average groups
I didn't bother taking the Oehler 35 to the range. It was just to hot to fool with. I tried several powders and loads, but these were the most accurate. Obviously, I'm not pleased with these groups representing the "best", but it's what I shot today. Since this was the first time my Shilen had seen moly, I'm hoping my groups will get a little better than what I shot today. Next time out, the barrel should be a little better moly prepped, the temperature is definitely going to be below 100 degrees, and the wind a little more cooperative. So much for excuses.
The good news is, my 20BR shot in the low .3's all day, fighting the same conditions (moly also new to this barrel).
