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LBP as a side note, I ran some 64s through my Win M70 .22-250 Supposedly not a hot load, but they flew all over the place and pressures were so high I quit after 3 shots, later at the loading bench, a new primer wouldn't stay in those three primer pockets!

Fair to say the rifle didn't like them�.


Tooo bad...

Tom, do you think they might have been loaded a little long OAL and jammed? There is a forum somewhere on the web where a fellow destroyed a Stevens 22-250 (with Pics) using the 64 gr Nosler. I remember the fellow said he was using a medium well below max load.

Hmm I wonder what the deal is.

Nope OAL was good and I made sure there was a jump to the lands� Just a guess but the gun seems a little 'tight' overall, and the increased bearing surface increased pressures�.

They are all individuals thats for sure.

Satisfied on paper with my RAR 22-250 @100 looking forward to deer and yotes.64 gr. Nosler and CFE

My salvage .223 likes 'em pretty well too (shot at hunnert yds):

Gentlemen, I'm bettin' you will like'em that are killers.

Is a RAR a Ruger American Rifle? If it is would you answer a question for me?

I thought it was "Almighty Ingwe"

I kinda like that more�.

The 64 gr Nosler worked again this time from my .223 Nula at about 50 yards. The doe ran about 20 yards leaving a light blood trail.

LBP, you're slayin em

Yes Sir

Any updates on the performance of this bullet? They are available down here now, and I'm tempted to buy some for a bit of R & D on Fallow and Reds.

Mike,

I haven't used them since our season ended to give an update on them. I did use them on 2 pronghorns, 3 whitetails, and a turkey during the season. I used them from 30 yards out to about 250 yards in both a 223 and 22-250 and they flat out work. You can use them with confidence on fallows. Reds are bigger than our deer but the bullet will stay in one piece and penetration is good.

Good Luck,
LBP

Looks like I'm going to get a chance to try these out this fall. Been hearing that some 1-14 twist rifles won't stabilize these, but they seem to stabilize fine in both my Tikka 22-250 and my Pre-64 220 Swift. I was more worried about the Tikka since I have already tried 60gr partitions in it. Couldn't even hit the board at 100yds.

Started low since some people have had pressure issues, but no problems so far. Loaded one each at 0.3gr increments. Hit 3375 in the Tikka with no pressure signs. 3613 in the Swift. These weren't the heaviest loads I had loaded for either rifle, but it got too late for the chrono to work so I'll have to wait until next time to see where pressure signs will show.

From what I understand, my Swift was only used by the original owner as a deer rifle. I plan to continue that. I don't see ever taking a pristine Pre 64 Swift to a prairie dog shoot and risk overheating the barrel. I figure these Noslers will turn this rifle into some serious whitetail medicine!

Tate,

I think you will like the 64's, I know they are one of my favorites.

Good Luck, LBP