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Although I was able to shoot today, I was hurried, as there were other commitments that were a priority. We all know how that is......
I started with 6 loads of BH209, weighed to 100grs. This load will get me pretty close to 2350, or close enough. My first fouling shot wasn't that great, nor was the group today. I shot the 300gr whitetail medicine bullets which came with the rifle. I knew my shooting was going to be sub-par before I loaded the first time, as I had other things on my mind. I shot the following 6 loads, going to the target and marking each one after I shot to let the barrel cool:
Even though I knew that the Barnes TMZ 290's I had probably wouldn't shoot worth a crap, I decided to send 3 rounds at a new target. I had a feeling that the boattail sabot most likely would fail but, shot 3 of them anyway. I switched back to 3-T7m's to shoot these:
As I had suspected, the boattail sabots would not withstand the pressure. You can see the difference next to one shot out of my Pro Hunter.
I had a short conversation with Bob Parker this evening, what a great guy! We will continue our conversation most likely tomorrow, as I plan on ordering from Bob. I found that he has three (3) Ultimates and they ALL shoot BH209 perfect. My suspicion is that I'll learn a lot more by talking to Bob.....
I started with 6 loads of BH209, weighed to 100grs. This load will get me pretty close to 2350, or close enough. My first fouling shot wasn't that great, nor was the group today. I shot the 300gr whitetail medicine bullets which came with the rifle. I knew my shooting was going to be sub-par before I loaded the first time, as I had other things on my mind. I shot the following 6 loads, going to the target and marking each one after I shot to let the barrel cool:
Even though I knew that the Barnes TMZ 290's I had probably wouldn't shoot worth a crap, I decided to send 3 rounds at a new target. I had a feeling that the boattail sabot most likely would fail but, shot 3 of them anyway. I switched back to 3-T7m's to shoot these:
As I had suspected, the boattail sabots would not withstand the pressure. You can see the difference next to one shot out of my Pro Hunter.
I had a short conversation with Bob Parker this evening, what a great guy! We will continue our conversation most likely tomorrow, as I plan on ordering from Bob. I found that he has three (3) Ultimates and they ALL shoot BH209 perfect. My suspicion is that I'll learn a lot more by talking to Bob.....