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Update on the progress of the Ruger Hawkeye African 458 WM, fired today with CEB BBW #13 450 grain monolithic solids.

The 2 powders used in today’s session were AA-2230 and Varget, because they had shown the greatest likelihood of reaching the target MV of 2300-2350 fps in the 23” barrel. All firing was from the bench, seated at 25 yds with rear peep sight. I continue to be pleasantly surprised at the accuracy of this barrel with the Ruger #1 barrel. Thanks to Sir Ron for the Varget suggestion - it works.

With AA-2230 MVs measured at about 10 yds uncorrected, 76.0 grains (MV = 2298 fps), 78.0 grains (MV = 2344 fps), 80.0 grains (MV = 2381 fps). Target MV achieved, accuracy excellent.

With Varget, using same bullet and MV measured at same distance 76.0 grains (MV = 2254 fps), 78.0 grains (MV = 2297 fps), 80.0 grains (MV = 2348 fps). I’ll probably use the AA-2230 load as it requires minimal compression to load 80 grains ...

This is the 25 yd target showing the result of CEB BBW #13 450 grain bullet 2 shots with AA-2230 80.0 grains and 2 shots each with Varget 76.0 & 80.0 grains. 6 shots total with the Hawkeye African 458 WM.