Jan 2, 2024 · I have been breaking in a new Bergara rifle for a friend with a 22 inch barrel that is doing good . Started with H1000 and 175 nosler ABLR and didn't like accuracy or speed , so after 50 rounds switched to RL 26 and it went from 2930 to 3030 with same powder charge and shooting 1/2 to 3/4 inch with low ES and not much load development yet .

Jul 23, 2018 · Keep the 270 win barrel, cut a few inches off. Buy some Reloder 26 and watch that gun wake up. 3100-3150 fps with 140's, 3100 fps with 145 gr ELD-X's out of a 22" bbl.

Oct 30, 2024 · Looking to build myself an 18-20" barreled 6.5 creedmoor, that I would like to take on an elk hunt next year. Im pretty set on the caliber, but looking at other items (actions, stocks, etc) and wanted some advice or a sanity check. Realistically going to …

Feb 18, 2011 · I have a load that shoots1/2 moa in my rifles and a buddies... An M&P 15 16" bbl, an RRA 16" mid-length, and RRA Varmint with a 24" bbl. I used brand new LC brass, 25.3g of Alliant's AR15 Comp powder, any primer, I tested Federal SRP, Winchester WSR, CCI 450 and Remmingtion 7 1/2. Bullets were the 52 SMK, 52 AMax, and 53g VMax bullets.

Nov 18, 2009 · I picked up a Ruger American 22ARC 20” bbl not long ago and have put about 250rounds through it so far. Magneto speed chrono results with Hornady factory ammo 10 shot strings 62s 3150fps 75s 2930fps 88s 2688fps 10shot groups with factory ammo Wind was 5-12mph and switching while shooting...

Mar 5, 2017 · I'll be patiently waiting for all the guy's getting 3000 fps with a 180 in 28 Nosler in a 24" bbl , they're the same guys who get 3250 with 140's in a 24" 6.5x284 . Click to expand... Seems pretty obtainable to me, I'm getting just over 3100 fps with the 180 eld m in my 28 nosler with a 26" barrel.

Nov 8, 2023 · My approach to barrel length is a little more complicated than asking around. In QuickLoad, I'll set a 26" barrel to begin, and run powder what ifs -for highest velocity -with 104% load density -at SAAMI max pressure -with a given bullet.

Jan 21, 2010 · I have a .308 BLR with 18.5" bbl. I get ~2600 with 165gr AB's Haven't shot anything past 300yd with it yet but my ballistic table suggests my loads should have adequate velocity for expansion to 500yd. The .308 is a very efficient cartridge. From what I understand, it only needs an 18" barrel for a complete burn with mid-hvy bullets.

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Jun 1, 2013 · Using Accurate Shooter's BBL Life Calculator: (Load data from Hodgdon's website) Load 1: 107grn SMK 46.0 grns H-1000 @ 50,100 PSI = ~ 2950fps BBL life total ~2050 rounds Load 2: 55grn Ballistic Tip 44.0 grns of BL-C2 @ 49,500 PSI= ~4050fps BBL life total 1400 rounds 650 rounds is pretty significant.