I am reloading for a Browning Bar Light weight Stalker. Have been shooting Rem. 150gr. Core-Lokt for about 8years. For some reason round are like a 3” group at 50 yards. I have some 150 grain and 165 grain Hornady SST. Wondering if anyone is reloading for the same rifle. If so what bullet and powder combination are you using? Thanks in advance.
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Reloading for Browning Bar 30.06
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stagpanther
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I worked on one recently and the bore approaching the muzzle "refused" to stay clean and would foul very quickly affecting the accuracy. I would spend hours getting it clean, get off maybe a few shots for a nice group but it would open up quickly. That was just one bar that I've seen so that may or may not be a factor--just a suggestion to take a look at.I am reloading for a Browning Bar Light weight Stalker. Have been shooting Rem. 150gr. Core-Lokt for about 8years. For some reason round are like a 3” group at 50 yards. I have some 150 grain and 165 grain Hornady SST. Wondering if anyone is reloading for the same rifle. If so what bullet and powder combination are you using? Thanks in advance.
No two rifles will shoot the same ammo the same way.
However, just changing bullet weights likely won't make the thing shoot better. The light weight and thin barrel may be the issue.
3" at 100 is good enough for deer with a commercial hunting rifle. It should shoot better than 3" at 50 though. What's it do at 100? Assuming you're testing loads off a solid bench rest.
What powder and load are you using? Has the trigger been done?
47 grains of Varget is the Start load for a 150. Partial to IMR4064 with a 165 or 168 myself.
However, just changing bullet weights likely won't make the thing shoot better. The light weight and thin barrel may be the issue.
3" at 100 is good enough for deer with a commercial hunting rifle. It should shoot better than 3" at 50 though. What's it do at 100? Assuming you're testing loads off a solid bench rest.
What powder and load are you using? Has the trigger been done?
47 grains of Varget is the Start load for a 150. Partial to IMR4064 with a 165 or 168 myself.
603Country
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I always used IMR 4064 in my BAR 270. About a medium load. Worked great and shot into about an inch at 100 yards.
For the OP’s rifle I’d probably try IMR 4064, R15, or Varget.
For the OP’s rifle I’d probably try IMR 4064, R15, or Varget.
Has it always done that....3" at 50???
If not look for what has changed.... Maybe humidity has swelled the forearm a touch..maybe the crown got bumped or dented..or like stag said...might just need a good cleaning with a copper solvent......I would give it a good look over and then a good cleaning
My .02
Ocharry
If not look for what has changed.... Maybe humidity has swelled the forearm a touch..maybe the crown got bumped or dented..or like stag said...might just need a good cleaning with a copper solvent......I would give it a good look over and then a good cleaning
My .02
Ocharry
Why not?No two rifles will shoot the same ammo the same way.
No two rifles will shoot the same ammo the same way.
Why not?
Stacking tolerances.
All of the small differences lining up just the same way is not deliberately achievable. You can get close, you can be very close and very similar, nearly identical results can happen. But, divergent results are equally possible.
Name three stacking tolerances.Stacking tolerances.
All of the small differences lining up just the same way is not deliberately achievable. You can get close, you can be very close and very similar, nearly identical results can happen. But, divergent results are equally possible.
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50 shooter
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What makes you think its the ammo?
What have you done to the rifle, other than cleaning it?
Is the stock touching the barrel? Have you torqued down the receiver screws to the proper specs? What about the scope, have you checked it? Did you torque all the screws down properly?
What have you done to the rifle, other than cleaning it?
Is the stock touching the barrel? Have you torqued down the receiver screws to the proper specs? What about the scope, have you checked it? Did you torque all the screws down properly?
Thanks for th replies. Ended up with 50grs. IMR 4064, Hornady 150 SST,WLR primer. Half inch 5 shot group at 50 yards. 9/10 of an inch at 100 yards. Much better. Thanks .
That is very good for that type gun. You can go forth and hunt Weedhopper! 5 shot groups for a hunting rifle is a gold standard. I go with 3 though I usually test out to 5 to see (I don't hunt anymore but I load for a family 06 and a 270.)
Bart B. said:Name three stacking tolerances.
Any three chamber or bore dimension tolerances will do, AFAIK, as all affect precise pressure. You could also include tolerances in firing pin energy.