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Three shots
Finally tried some Rel 33 today with the Barnes 120gr TSX. A local guy told me he got great accuracy with the TSX seated .010 off the lands of his rifle . So thought I would give it a try.. Starting out light I worked up to 75gr of Rel 33. Bullet seated no more than .015 off the lands. The rifle is a Win 70 action with a new Douglas stainless 24" # 2 contour at .600 at the muzzle. 1/8 twist. Caldwell chrono. You can see my three shot group at 100. Was totally repeatable. Temp was 51dg. My Bench is set up under my front deck in the shade. Four shots over the chrono gave:3457
3454
3456
3455. FPS
When chronoing I fired two shots, allowed barrel to cool completely then fired two more. Felt keeping the barrel cool was more representative of firing a cold barrel in the field at game..

And this out of a 24" Bbl. The load showed no signs of the slightest pressure. Mostly neck size the three cases used. Could easily go another grain. Primer pockets stayed tight through out the work up. This is a new 8lb keg of Rel 33 I just received a couple weeks back .OAL length is 3.265. Sighted 1.5 + at 100. My 235 yd target was a dead on hold with a solid thunk back. Same results at my 522yd target. Scope is a Burris 4.5x14. Three shots fired, barrel allowed to cool completely between groups.
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You cab see where the bullet is seated. This is a new case 2.500 long. The first bullet grove is exposed plus a little.
Forgot to mention I'm at 7630' elevation so loads shoot flatter than SEA LEVEL.. When chronoing the load I shot two shots from a cold barrel .. Allowed barrel to cool completely & shot two more.

Last edited by Hesp; 11/12/19.