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Do you guys think that the 180's would stabilize in 9.5 twist? I can get 180's but trying to find 150's in like finding a unicorn.
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My gunsmith has used 180's in a 9 twist but I think you will have problems. Look at the Berger calculator.
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I shot them in a tang safety Ruger 77 7 remington with good results. That was at or over 5,000 foot elevation though. Thought those were 1-9.5 twist but may be mistaken.
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Got to the range today. The 180 Scenar hand loads were more accurate than the factory 180 ELD M’s.
The factory ELD M’s averaged 2888 fps
The 180 Scenars with 66.5 grs of H1000 averaged 2950 fps
The 180 Scenars with 67.0 grs of H1000 averaged 2993 fps and I stopped there.
Both loads shot well. Bullets were seated .002 off of a kiss. I am going to try .0017, .0023 and .0025 off with one of the two mentioned charges. BTW, I have a 26” Bartlein.
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Fed GM 215 M primers Glad to see you're getting some nice results, Sakoluvr! Following your posts, I bet after the factory ammo disappointments those numbers and the accuracy are pretty welcome.
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Got to the range today. The 180 Scenar hand loads were more accurate than the factory 180 ELD M’s.
The factory ELD M’s averaged 2888 fps
The 180 Scenars with 66.5 grs of H1000 averaged 2950 fps
The 180 Scenars with 67.0 grs of H1000 averaged 2993 fps and I stopped there.
Both loads shot well. Bullets were seated .002 off of a kiss. I am going to try .0017, .0023 and .0025 off with one of the two mentioned charges. BTW, I have a 26” Bartlein.
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Fed GM 215 M primers Glad to see you're getting some nice results, Sakoluvr! Following your posts, I bet after the factory ammo disappointments those numbers and the accuracy are pretty welcome. Yup, they sure are! Thanks.
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Run them thru the Berger calc and see what you get. I'd bet they'll be close.
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They are shorter than 180 ELD's and rate a whirl in a 9.5",though shy of "ideal". Hint..............
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I used the 180 scenars in my 7mag at 2950. Took a few whitetails local and took it to africa last may. Zebra, waterbuck, impala, nyala, warthog, fallow, kudu. 50 yds- 550 and all killed with authority! Won’t shoot another bullet in that rifle! Also have been killing with the 139 in multiple 6.5’s for the last 5 years. Zero issues!
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Faith and love of others knows no mileage nor bounds. That's simply the way it is.
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After the game is over, the king and the pawn go into the same box.
Italian Proverb
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Good range day today with the Scenars. At 550 yards I was getting .5 MOA and popping the 6” plate. Roughly .029” off the lands but base to Ogive is what counts. 2975 fps. Pretty cool for a 180 gr bullet.
Faith and love of others knows no mileage nor bounds. That's simply the way it is.
dogzapper
After the game is over, the king and the pawn go into the same box.
Italian Proverb
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That's good stuff at 550 yards.
Wishing you all the best.
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I saw your results on paper and steel. That 7 PRC hammers! Good job.
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