ligonierbill
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I've been working these in several calibers, but never could get a really good group. Last week I had high hopes for the 120 TTSX in my 6.5x55, but...2" at 100. Not the rifle; it shoots 120 Nosler BT at 1/2". So my expectations were not high yesterday when I took out my .338 WM with some 210 TTSX. First three went in the same hole! Should have taken a picture, but I sent two more that both fell within an inch. I was taking my time, but the barrel was warming up nonetheless.
Looks like my go to "lite" load for this cannon, especially given Barnes reputation for terminal performance. It has noticeably less recoil than the 250 SGK (worked a new load with VV N560 right after shooting the group). BTW, the 250's fell within an inch and a half at Vihtavouri's max load. This is a Savage 116 "Weather Warrior". Oh, I use one of those stick in your shirt gel pads. No bruises after 25 from the bench. Like this rifle.
Looks like my go to "lite" load for this cannon, especially given Barnes reputation for terminal performance. It has noticeably less recoil than the 250 SGK (worked a new load with VV N560 right after shooting the group). BTW, the 250's fell within an inch and a half at Vihtavouri's max load. This is a Savage 116 "Weather Warrior". Oh, I use one of those stick in your shirt gel pads. No bruises after 25 from the bench. Like this rifle.