wanneroo wrote:I think things are getting a bit ridiculous with all these new cartridges coming out.
JimTom wrote:wanneroo wrote:I think things are getting a bit ridiculous with all these new cartridges coming out.
Yeah mate I tend to agree. You would think that anything new is just replicating ballistics that already exist. Still it is nice to try something new occasionally.
gunnnie wrote:Have found the OP's initial posts re what he's done to his RARR & plan on doing the same with my Ruger.
Using the Outback factory rounds loaded with 125gn SMK's, my rifle will put 5rds into .5" @100m. The Woodleigh loaded factory ammo is not as good but not shabby either, at around the inch @ 100m for 5rds.
I have a range of various 30cal pills from 110 - 135gn to use in reloads. Also have Lil'gun, 2205 & 296 powders to work with. I'm also keen to trial sml pistol primers. I use these for my Hornet & K-Hornet loads.
in2anity wrote:gunnnie wrote:Have found the OP's initial posts re what he's done to his RARR & plan on doing the same with my Ruger.
Using the Outback factory rounds loaded with 125gn SMK's, my rifle will put 5rds into .5" @100m. The Woodleigh loaded factory ammo is not as good but not shabby either, at around the inch @ 100m for 5rds.
I have a range of various 30cal pills from 110 - 135gn to use in reloads. Also have Lil'gun, 2205 & 296 powders to work with. I'm also keen to trial sml pistol primers. I use these for my Hornet & K-Hornet loads.
It seems a lot of people have success with the 125gr pills doesn't it. I should really give mine a run with some pricier pills - but tbh moa is enough for me - i shoot mainly field positional so i don't need insane accuracy - poor shots come from me more than the rifle!
Given pricing, the Rugers are accurate guns - in a time not so long ago you'd spend a lot of money getting a rifle to shoot like that - just goes to show how much barrel making has improved.
JimTom wrote:Yes mate the 125gr SST seems to do the trick with mine. This is 5 shots at 100m. Well and truly good enough for what I do. Disregard the the 123 SST annotation on the target. I must have been having a moment.
JimTom wrote:Yeah mate, Hornady 125SST, AR2205, and Federal small rifle primers, loaded in ADI brass.
JimTom wrote:I seated the projectiles to the cannelure however did not crimp. Seems to work for me.
duncan61 wrote:So that is what that the knurled band on some projectiles is for.Crimping lever action reloads so they dont push the bullet in when loading in a spring tube magazine I assume
JimTom wrote:Mate it looks like you have found the load for yours right there with the TNT and 18.0gr AR2205.
Nice.