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Range report:

I finally got to shoot the CZ one the 100 yard range. I started with some factory 120gn BT from Alexander arms. I was very disappointed with 1.5 inch groups. I took three handloads with me for a first time accuracy test: 120gn SMK over 31.5gn BL-C(2), 120gn SMK over 28.5 Ramshot Tac and 85gn SGK HP over 31.8 Ramshot exterminator. The last was thrown in as a possible varmint loads after I found new loading data for the 6.5 on Ramshot's web site.

BL-C(2) was about as bad as the factory ammo from Alexander. I have pounds and pounds of the stuff, so was hoping it would perform well but no such luck. Typical group.



Several Grendel shooters recommended Ramshot TAC, and they were right. This powder shows much better promise:



Even the 85gn SGK HP seemed to like Ramshot powder:



Next step is to pillar bed the rifle, and experiment with TAC and Xterminator at differing charges. 1/2 MOA looks very doable.