KRasmussen
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I have started working a new load for the new Barnes 168gr LRX in 7mm and was wondering if anyone else has tried shooting it? I originally started development back in April but between work, life, money etc I have not been able to finish. With hunting season quickly approaching I want to get back after it.
I loaded some with both RL22 and H1000 and the RL22 gave disappointing results. I think its too much weight for the powder. However, the H1000 looks promising. All federal brass with Federal 215 primers and 67.5gr of H1000 I am just over 2800 fps. I also had the initial loads set .030 off the lands. While speed is acceptable accuracy was not, 2"+ groups at 100 yds. Twist rate on the gun is 1:9.5 however Barnes recommends 1:9. Could the half be enough to keep from stabilizing the round?
The gun is Howa 1500 and will shoot the 145gr LRX all day long at 1/2".
I loaded some with both RL22 and H1000 and the RL22 gave disappointing results. I think its too much weight for the powder. However, the H1000 looks promising. All federal brass with Federal 215 primers and 67.5gr of H1000 I am just over 2800 fps. I also had the initial loads set .030 off the lands. While speed is acceptable accuracy was not, 2"+ groups at 100 yds. Twist rate on the gun is 1:9.5 however Barnes recommends 1:9. Could the half be enough to keep from stabilizing the round?
The gun is Howa 1500 and will shoot the 145gr LRX all day long at 1/2".