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Deceased via 139 Scenar in the 6.5-284
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Reloder28,
Thanks for sharing your results.
I must say the 7mm Lapua 180 Scenar performs very well. I plan on using 136 Scenars coated with HBN in my 6.5 SAUM. Lapua makes great projectiles.
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Just wrapped a 7 day labor intensive load development session. The result was quite a treat.
Remington 700 308 Winchester Sako Black 85 308 Winchester Both of these guns group the 155 Scenar exactly the same, 1 ragged hole, to the same point of impact at the same velocity, 2900 fps. The guns could be swapped and the target would look the same.
Borden 300 WSM 155 Scenar @ 3250 fps, MOA @ 100 yards. Not as tight as I prefer but it doesn't do any worse. 150 Accubond @ 3285 fps, MOA @ 100 yards. Both shoot same point of impact. Loads can be swapped with no change in point of impact.
I am actually pretty pleased all things considered. The Borden is wearing a Swarovski with turrets. It'll be my Antelope rig next time out.
DirtFarmer tells me that MOA is good enough. In fact, most of you discerning shooters tell me the same. I have had a hard time settling with MOA. I mush prefer 1/2 of that. ScenarShooter leaves us no doubt the bullet will perform. I am looking very forward to finding out first hand. Has another scope been tried on the Borden?
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Just wrapped a 7 day labor intensive load development session. The result was quite a treat.
Remington 700 308 Winchester Sako Black 85 308 Winchester Both of these guns group the 155 Scenar exactly the same, 1 ragged hole, to the same point of impact at the same velocity, 2900 fps. The guns could be swapped and the target would look the same.
Borden 300 WSM 155 Scenar @ 3250 fps, MOA @ 100 yards. Not as tight as I prefer but it doesn't do any worse. 150 Accubond @ 3285 fps, MOA @ 100 yards. Both shoot same point of impact. Loads can be swapped with no change in point of impact.
I am actually pretty pleased all things considered. The Borden is wearing a Swarovski with turrets. It'll be my Antelope rig next time out.
DirtFarmer tells me that MOA is good enough. In fact, most of you discerning shooters tell me the same. I have had a hard time settling with MOA. I mush prefer 1/2 of that. ScenarShooter leaves us no doubt the bullet will perform. I am looking very forward to finding out first hand. Has another scope been tried on the Borden? No sir. The scope is brand new. It's the Swarovski Sheep Hunter 3.5-18 Z5. It has roughly 80 shots on it. The powder charge is 64.5 VV 550. It shoots both bullets equally. What are you thinking?
By the way, in case you missed it, Jeremiah was a bullfrog.
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300 mag, non heavy duty scope, maybe things move around inside a little shot to shot. Scopes don't always go all or nothing. One symptom is known good rifles shooting groups larger than they should.
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300 mag, non heavy duty scope, maybe things move around inside a little shot to shot. Scopes don't always go all or nothing. One symptom is known good rifles shooting groups larger than they should. I appreciate that input. Never really considered that. I always expect my junk to shoot 1 ragged hole in the end. Aggregate group from 3 powder charges, 2 bullets was 1.5". For now it'll just have to be acceptable. My shooting range is a 45 mile round trip. Been there for the last 7 or so days. Need a break. As to the non heavy duty scope, I plan to move that optic to my 280 AI soon. It's running 140's at 3200 fps. Shouldn't be a tough load for that scope. What's your recommendation for a worthy optic on the 300?
By the way, in case you missed it, Jeremiah was a bullfrog.
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SWFA, Nightforce, Bushnell LRHS are the reliable ones being talked about these days.
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Considered the NF heavily and still am. Thought I'd try saving some weight with the Swaro.
By the way, in case you missed it, Jeremiah was a bullfrog.
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You killed him & stole his boat. That is cruel!
By the way, in case you missed it, Jeremiah was a bullfrog.
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Last edited by SnowyMountaineer; 12/21/17.
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Geeze, Snowy. Looks like you've been busy. Very nice.
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You killed him & stole his boat. That is cruel! That's ok, he won't need it anymore-I took his motor
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By the way, in case you missed it, Jeremiah was a bullfrog.
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Awesome pictures. That’s a bunch of hunting. Congrats.
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155 scenar did this guy in at 200 meters... Exit hole side.. Wow, what an elk. Any more to this story? Know this post is 6 years old but Jeez, that near palmation is unreal
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Well, its a large member of the deer family. Or perhaps a red stag in drag.
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What chambering is the SA in the pix?
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