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Anyone willing to share their pet load with the 85gr sierra?
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So far, 28.2 - 28.5gr XBR-8208 seems to be the sweet spot for my 1:14 twist 22" barrel.Comment
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Correction: 1:12 twistComment
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Who makes a 12-twist barrel in 6.5 mm?Originally posted by qviking View Postshootersnotes.com
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Thanks!Originally posted by qviking View Post
Sounds your rifle likes the lighter bullets and definitely dislikes 120 gr and heavier cup and core bulletsshootersnotes.com
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I think the reason most folks go with slow twist is to get peak accuracy with lighter bullets.
Is that what you had in mind -- and did you get the accuracy you hoped for?shootersnotes.com
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Hi tools'
Been working on a Grendel load with these too, just do a forum search on "85 gn Sierra varminters" and it'll pop us. Hope its helpful to you!!
In my 6.5x55 these shot fantastic, which is kinda odd, cuz I don't think the 85 gn varminters are a "choice" bullet for the round? I had very many 0.5" 5-shot groups and some smaller. In the Grendel, I'm having a bit of a trial getting consistent 0.5" or below, but a lot of the problem may be the shooter.Comment
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Here's where I left off...
Brass: Unfired Norma
Primer: Fed 205M
Bullet: 85gn sierra Varminter
Calse length: untrimmed, 1.510 +/- 0.005"
OAL: 1.2060" (Lee F/L sized)
COAL: 2.11 +/- 0.005" (Wilson seater)
Powder: Benchmark
Best charges: 28.3 and 29.5 gave me about 0.3" vertical
That was 5-shot groups at 100y. I was a bit disappointed with the horizontal (maybe 1" max?) but I couldn't see my recoil behavior and call my shots. I had to shoot through a weird tube setup at a public range. I couldn't tell when my form was causing good or crazy recoil. From what I could tell, it was almost all horizontal, but I really don't know for sure??? Very frustrating.Comment
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I should mention that I was shooting off a very good bench, with bipod and bags. Slightly loading the 'pod against a big bag in front.Comment
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What is your barrel length and twist rate?Comment
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That'll be a JP, 22", 1:8
It shot factory 123 AMax Match great yesterday. 0.25" @ 100. I chickened out after the 3rd shot though, lol!Comment
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