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This thread may overlap forums, but here goes.
I had finally finished my rifle build, I recieved as a valentine a Cooper MDL22, LVM, 6.5x284,1/8,26". I scoped it with a Vortex Viper PST,6x24,FFP,Zero stop.
I have relocated to the MS Coast, and have had to order almost every component that I required. I recieved Redding dies, including trim die. 100 pieces Lapua brass. The only primers I could find locally were Wincester LRP.
I also ordered Sierra Matchking 142gr, and Berger 140gr VLDs.
I had contacted Cooper for load information, and was told the factory target was the Sierra 142s Over 49gr RL22, coal 3.00", to start was recommended. They added that some go out to as far as 3.2".
I was as meticulously as I possibly could be in case prep, ect. I trickled every load, calipered every round, trimmed and measured every case, and every loaded round. I did not crimp at all, this being single shot rifle, and in a previous thread, being advised that it was not necessary.
I had some quite satisfactory groups, under .3" Some groups not as satisfying. I loaded 10 rounds 49gr, 3.00" another 20 at 3.1", and 10 rounds at 50gr and 3.1". I have always crono'd almost everything I shoot.
My first string had an extreme spread of 123FPS, which I'm concerned about. I have been reloading for centerfire since 1976, starting with 30-30 amd 7mag, also 7.7 Jap and 300WM. I now reload for 300WBY, 340WBY, 223,44mag, and now 6.5x284. I normally, with all of the rest, have an ES of around 20fps. Before this I used CCI 250's, but was unable to find CCI or Fed 200 locally, They're both on order at a local gun shop.
My real question, is this extreme spread due to components or tecnique?
This my first experience with varmint type rifle, and I felt rather awkward. I am used to hunting rifles with raised cheek piece. Shooting a rifle with this stock conture just felt rather clumsy to me. Finding a good cheekweld was more struggle than I expected. The range equiptment was not in the best condition, rests front and rear. None of these factors should effect ES.
I'm going to try to attatch some pics, if they aren't too large a file size.
I would appreciate any input from members, about the ES and proper
tecnique with a Varmint type setup. Thanks pals!
Well, I was unable to upload pics due to file size, oh well.
I had finally finished my rifle build, I recieved as a valentine a Cooper MDL22, LVM, 6.5x284,1/8,26". I scoped it with a Vortex Viper PST,6x24,FFP,Zero stop.
I have relocated to the MS Coast, and have had to order almost every component that I required. I recieved Redding dies, including trim die. 100 pieces Lapua brass. The only primers I could find locally were Wincester LRP.
I also ordered Sierra Matchking 142gr, and Berger 140gr VLDs.
I had contacted Cooper for load information, and was told the factory target was the Sierra 142s Over 49gr RL22, coal 3.00", to start was recommended. They added that some go out to as far as 3.2".
I was as meticulously as I possibly could be in case prep, ect. I trickled every load, calipered every round, trimmed and measured every case, and every loaded round. I did not crimp at all, this being single shot rifle, and in a previous thread, being advised that it was not necessary.
I had some quite satisfactory groups, under .3" Some groups not as satisfying. I loaded 10 rounds 49gr, 3.00" another 20 at 3.1", and 10 rounds at 50gr and 3.1". I have always crono'd almost everything I shoot.
My first string had an extreme spread of 123FPS, which I'm concerned about. I have been reloading for centerfire since 1976, starting with 30-30 amd 7mag, also 7.7 Jap and 300WM. I now reload for 300WBY, 340WBY, 223,44mag, and now 6.5x284. I normally, with all of the rest, have an ES of around 20fps. Before this I used CCI 250's, but was unable to find CCI or Fed 200 locally, They're both on order at a local gun shop.
My real question, is this extreme spread due to components or tecnique?
This my first experience with varmint type rifle, and I felt rather awkward. I am used to hunting rifles with raised cheek piece. Shooting a rifle with this stock conture just felt rather clumsy to me. Finding a good cheekweld was more struggle than I expected. The range equiptment was not in the best condition, rests front and rear. None of these factors should effect ES.
I'm going to try to attatch some pics, if they aren't too large a file size.
I would appreciate any input from members, about the ES and proper
tecnique with a Varmint type setup. Thanks pals!
Well, I was unable to upload pics due to file size, oh well.
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