DeathValleyMike
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Just a quick tidbit.
I switched to BH209 this past deer season.
I held off because it’s a bit pricey, but decided to pull the trigger( pun intended).
I loaded and shot my CVA Optima with 777 pellets and the same 245 Powerbelt to have a known safe backup plan.
I then started testing the BH209 in My Optima 2.
I am using Heavier Barnes bullets and measuring by weight. My results were pretty impressive.
This past Saturday I weighed 15 loads with my new ( $35) powder scale someone here suggested, and put them in BH tubes.
I cut my group size in half by weighing the powder instead of measuring it!
I had a couple of flyers but that’s common.
If I can shoot 11/2-2” groups at 100, that is all I’ll ever need!
In the Appalachian foothills 90% of hunting shots are within 60-75 yards and a 150 yard shot is almost unheard of.
I could probably test other bullets and maybe get tighter, but I’ll never need it.
I can’t remember who threw me the suggestion about the scale, but whoever it was thanks!
I switched to BH209 this past deer season.
I held off because it’s a bit pricey, but decided to pull the trigger( pun intended).
I loaded and shot my CVA Optima with 777 pellets and the same 245 Powerbelt to have a known safe backup plan.
I then started testing the BH209 in My Optima 2.
I am using Heavier Barnes bullets and measuring by weight. My results were pretty impressive.
This past Saturday I weighed 15 loads with my new ( $35) powder scale someone here suggested, and put them in BH tubes.
I cut my group size in half by weighing the powder instead of measuring it!
I had a couple of flyers but that’s common.
If I can shoot 11/2-2” groups at 100, that is all I’ll ever need!
In the Appalachian foothills 90% of hunting shots are within 60-75 yards and a 150 yard shot is almost unheard of.
I could probably test other bullets and maybe get tighter, but I’ll never need it.
I can’t remember who threw me the suggestion about the scale, but whoever it was thanks!