Here's todays data:
Loaded a clip (
) with five rounds of the Sierra 150gr/IMR4895 Load shown below,
topped off w/ three rounds of HXP`65 for reference (as "standard" M2 Ball).
Also used HXP`65 brass (fired) for water volume of 69.8gr H2O
55° day, but kept rifle in car/clip in coat pocket until set up/loaded (assume 70° std)
Did
not load 50gr 4895 as as per TM, but rather 49.0 grains after reading
Slamfire note again.
(after all, we were only going after an initial test point from which to adjust)
Set the LABRADAR's 1st range point at 25yds to meet TM's 2,750fps @ 78ft peg point.
Target at 50 Yds (simply because the last time I'd shot the rifle I'd used/left the sight for 100 yards using
Cast bullets)
RESULT:
The three
as-issued HXP`65 M2 Ball rounds averaged what they always do:
2,749 (Muzzle), 2,681 (25 yds)
The
IMR 4895 Loadout results w/o comment:
(other than there are 8 bullet holes)