Tonight I was able to get to the 100M indoor range to do some testing. My goal was to validate the clicks and reticle on my new HDMR Horus 59.
I also wanted to test a powder charge that has worked well for me in the past. I have had good results with W748 and 123 Scenars. Tonight I also had good results with this powder and the 123 AMAX. The groups were very tight with 30.1, 30.3 and 30.5 grains. I used Lapua brass and CCI 450s. The OAL was 2.240".
My main focus tonight was testing the scope, but the ammo performed quite well. I could routinely put 3 to 4 shots into half an inch or less. I was shooting fast. I had 30 minutes to shoot 50 rounds. I know a few times I had flyers due to the mirage coming off the gas tube.
All in all, this looks like a good combination. The sweet spot from an accuracy stand point for me is 30.3 grains.
I also wanted to test a powder charge that has worked well for me in the past. I have had good results with W748 and 123 Scenars. Tonight I also had good results with this powder and the 123 AMAX. The groups were very tight with 30.1, 30.3 and 30.5 grains. I used Lapua brass and CCI 450s. The OAL was 2.240".
My main focus tonight was testing the scope, but the ammo performed quite well. I could routinely put 3 to 4 shots into half an inch or less. I was shooting fast. I had 30 minutes to shoot 50 rounds. I know a few times I had flyers due to the mirage coming off the gas tube.
All in all, this looks like a good combination. The sweet spot from an accuracy stand point for me is 30.3 grains.
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