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Just sent my .280 off for a fresh barrel. Going 25-06 with a 1:7.5 to take advantage of the new 131 Ace. Lots of good stuff on their website and Facebook, but haven’t heard mention of it on the Campfire.

A G1 BC of .7(ish) feels like a worthy consideration.

Anyone here give it a run yet?

Dave

How fast ya thinkin Dave?

Jud,

If I can get my hands on some Retumbo or R26, 3000 looks very easy to reach. I suspect 3,000 is doable with a few other powders as well. Focused on those two simply because they had data on hand already.

Dave

Copy that, not too bad

Well Dave, folks don't like the 1\4 bores for LR obviously... I like em, your hard headed diesel burnin sumbitch, I'm sure you'll put the hurt on stuff... 😂

Post pics when ya get er done! Later.

i built a 25 Creedmoor this summer and have used the 131 gr. blackjack bullets ,i have a match grade 7 1/2 twist # 7 Brux barrel on my rifle i have not been able to get them to shoot consistent at 100yards but the Nosler 115 gr. B.T.`s shoot a 5 shot hole all day long at 100 yards. i do plan on moving to 200 and 300 yards next with both of these bullets soon. maybe the 131 gr. bullet is better farther out it is a very long bullet so maybe 131 gr, bullet will stabilize then better ? speed for accuracy is not everything my 6BR Norma will prove that at about 2700 FPS with a 107 gr bullet at 500 yards for group size and no recoil.

Hmmm...not what I was hoping to hear. Haven’t seen a bullet shoot “better” after not shooting well at 100 yards personally, but maybe that’s just me. Sorry to hear about your struggles bud.

Tried a variety of powders I assume?

Damnit anyway...this is honestly the first report I’ve read about that bullet not shooting. From a long-range perspective, I’m kind of “all in” on that bullet at this point. I’ll slum 115 BTs if it comes to that,..... but that’s a pretty big concession imho.

Let me know if things get better if you would. I’ll keep everyone posted on how my attempts come together.

Dave

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yes i read all about those Black Jack bullets ,watch videos had the rifle built by a extremely good Machinist who has built rifles that have won national 1000 yard titles. its not the rifle because i built 2 rifles 257 Creedmoor #7 Brux barrel and a 257 Roberts #4 Brux barrel both 7 1/2 twist both loved Nosler 115 gr. B.T. , tried 3 powders my groups so far with the Black Jack bullets have not been consistent even with the recommended powder ,so Reloader 17 has been excellent 115 B.T. bullets and just ok with 131 gr. Black Jack bullets. i am shooting off a cement bench ,enclosed shooting house ,very little wind,with very expensive rests,i have shot alot of bench competition.but like i said maybe its the powder ? or these bullets shoot better farther away ? i have seen that happen a couple of times. my 257 Weatherby groups better at 150 yards over 100 yards always ,so i will find out this winter weather permitting. the 257 Roberts i built is going to be a present to a grandkid but does it shoot well,its a real nice Remington 30 express commercial grade with all the bells and whistles grandpa could do . its a 1/2 inch or better rifle with those B.T.`S at 100 yards all day with my 66 year old eyes and glasses. so as far as the 131 grain bullets i will try some other options too at 100 yards. i have tried 4350 ,h414 and reloader 17 , with Reloader 17 so far being the most consistent i am weighing new Lapua brass too for the 257 Creedmoor, the 257 Roberts shoots any brass well the only answer so far is why ?and what next ?more powder less powder another size type brand > i hate fussy rifles but sometimes i do figure it out.its not the rifle,caliberor the cartridge because both rifles love 115 B.T.`S just seems strange ?

You must be joking.
Adjust the parallax on your scope. Bullets don’t go to sleep if they start like poop they end like poop. I bet you are a good laugh for the local gun shops once the door closes behind you.

I’m rolling on the floor laughing, 66 years old you might get it figured out before you die. But no one is going to bet on you, I promise.

This will be a great rifle.

Tag for more about bullets that suck at 100 but get mo accurate at distance....Thinking a Leupold scope will solve this dilemma. Grins 😎

I don't think they get "more" accurate, they just don't blow around as much.

> come on up for a winter shoot that`s in central Minnesota lets see if your keyboard troll mouth can shoot and beat a old 66 year old guy ? or anyone else ?

Easy killer, I’m just helping you. Bullets don’t go to sleep.

so are you interested in some 131 gr. Black Jack bullets ? you can wake these bullets up

Send them to beaver10 she’s trolling for hand outs.

I’m 100% out of the .257 world.
But wouldn’t fault a guy for liking what he likes.

Damn, I had to read that twice....I thought you'd wrote "trolling for hand jobs"