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Good barrel

 

[shootnstarz]

1/8 twist with a wylde chamber

Start off with some 62 & 69 gr BTHP using Sierra load data. If you don't find an acceptable group with those try different bullets/weights/powder. Some rifles prefer A-Max over the Matchkings but most of mine liked the MKs.

Rick

 

[SAWMAN]

IMO ---> just can't figure out why there are some recommendations for the heavier(and more expensive)bullets given the application that you stated in your OP.
The bullets of the 50-55gr weights would be perfect for your usage. They can be driven faster and more efficiently with a wider variety of powders,are more available,and somewhat cheaper. Check out some of the bulk(250-500)bullet sales from the "usual" web sites.

Within you parameters you do not need a "heavy" bullet,a boat tail design,a hollow point,and the bullet can be of the usual design(no solid copper,etc.). One of your desires is an accurate combo. I believe that you can/will more easily come up with a powder,primer,brass,bullet combo,with the lighter bullets also.

If for some reason you do decide to go heavier,you surely do not need a bullet >69grs and probably 62grs. Also ...... I would try to find a bullet that you could apply a light crimp into a cannaleur. IMO ---> more accurate. --- SAWMAN

 

[shootnstarz]

Could be true Bill but in every 1/7 or 1/8 twist AR I've dialed in it was the heavier bullet that gave the best group, and always the 69 gr MK with the 68gr Hornady coming in a close second.

I've tried the 50gr BTHP, the 55gr Palma, and A-Maxes of several weights, always the 69gr MKs gave the best group using Sierra load data. For offhand plinking by all means go with a lighter bullet but if accuracy is what you're after I would start heavier then progress lighter if the results aren't satisfactory.

Rick

 

[Crazydoc68]

I appreciate everyones answers and insight. I will start some beginning loads either this weekend or next and will post the results.

Thank you again everyone.

Doc

 

[HEIST]

Nosler Varmageddon 55gr vs. Hornady V-Max 40gr. Ready to get some reload testing with these 2 projectiles out of my Rossi single shot 223. Its got a 1-12 twist so the lighter bullets will do great hopefully.

 

[Khaot1c]

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Tapped on my Samsung S6 Active.

 

[HEIST]

Also, I am thinking about getting a 6.5-06, does anybody have any experience with this caliber. It seems like a reloader's gun.

 

[SAWMAN]

I do not have any direct expierance with this chambering ..... BUT -->

Quite a few different chamberings have been transformed into something or another - '06. Using the 30-06 as a parent case gets you quite a bit of case capacity. Anything bigger would be pretty severely overbore. This would turn into a bbl longivity "problem".

Personally I would either stick with the 30-06 case and do a simple 6.5-'06 or even more "interesting" if you were gonna do a rechamber or new bbl would be a 6.5-'06AI. (You will most likely be making your brass out of the normal 30-'06 anyway)The velocities obtainable would put you right up there with some of the big,overbore 6.5's. It would give you another 200fps with the med/heavy weight bullets depending on the powder used.

I would have the bbl in 1:8 or 1:8.5 twist and 24 inches long also. --- SAWMAN

 

[HEIST]

Im planning on starting out with a left handed Rem 700 long action and gradually build something from that action. I would love to do a more odd ball caliber. I dont want to build a normal caliber that everyone has.

 

[HEIST]

What is a good cheap chrono and where is a good place to buy it from?

 

[Jhunter]

Check out the Magneto Speed sporter model. I use the V3 and can't say enough great things about it. I wasted $100 on the master beta before I got the Magneto. It would give me 100fps+/- accuracy. I wasted a lot of time and components. The Magneto is the cheapest most accurate way to go.
http://www.coreshooting.com/collections/vendors?q=MagnetoSpeed

 

[bohica793]

I have an F1 Shooting Chrony that works well for me. Paid $79 new a couple of years ago.

 

[TennJeep1618]

I have an F1 Shooting Chrony that works well for me. Paid $79 new a couple of years ago.

That's what I've got as well. Works great.

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[MarkS]

[h=1]F1 Chronograph for $95.45[/h]
http://www.walmart.com/ip/F1-Chronograph/4382668#about

 

[HEIST]

Rat Shot <<< how hard is it to load? I need some for my 9mms.

 

[DaSandmanCometh]

Easy stuff. Here's a link for 44 mag.

http://www.castbullet.com/reload/44shot.htm

I've used the shots hell cups and they weren't very easy to work with for me. You would probably be better off just buying the CCI shots hells unless you need a bunch. I use this method for my revolvers.

 

[kendive]

I have the Magneto Speed V3 and the F-1 Green Chrony with the printer. I like them both.

 

[bobinbusan]

Good information, thanks

Easy stuff. Here's a link for 44 mag.

http://www.castbullet.com/reload/44shot.htm

I've used the shots hell cups and they weren't very easy to work with for me. You would probably be better off just buying the CCI shots hells unless you need a bunch. I use this method for my revolvers.

 

[Brandon_SPC]

I have this Chrono Caldwell Ballistic Precision Chronograph Premium Kit. Midway has it on sale right now for $99.99. It comes with a I think a 15 ft aoux cord also where you can download their mobile app and it stores all the loads for you. I like it so far!
http://www.midwayusa.com/product/628006/caldwell-ballistic-precision-chronograph-premium-kit