This wiBck(the fancy factory stock is boxed up until he is a bit older). Here in Nevada, they have a youth rifle season so that's what I will be reloading for...
Made him just use the open sights when we started shooting the rifle a couple of years ago...loaded 75gr and 87gr Speers and 100gr Nosler BTs. All shot well enough for open sights and short range. Forgot the chrony readings but the 100gr. were around 2400fps--didn't want to create a flincher. Recoil was not problem and that was over 20lbs ago.
Now, I will be mounting a VX2 2-7x33 and figure recoil at max will not be a problem. I am thinking the BT should be dandy, but I am open to all suggestions. Have no experience with the round...on paper looked perfect for a youngster so I bought it. On a mulie, I am guessing keep the shots around 200yds or less. All tips appreciated!
Thanks,
Jim
Made him just use the open sights when we started shooting the rifle a couple of years ago...loaded 75gr and 87gr Speers and 100gr Nosler BTs. All shot well enough for open sights and short range. Forgot the chrony readings but the 100gr. were around 2400fps--didn't want to create a flincher. Recoil was not problem and that was over 20lbs ago.
Now, I will be mounting a VX2 2-7x33 and figure recoil at max will not be a problem. I am thinking the BT should be dandy, but I am open to all suggestions. Have no experience with the round...on paper looked perfect for a youngster so I bought it. On a mulie, I am guessing keep the shots around 200yds or less. All tips appreciated!
Thanks,
Jim