Forum: Small Caliber Load Data
03-08-2018, 04:44 PM
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Forum: Small Caliber Load Data
01-23-2018, 05:55 PM
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Replies: 12
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Imr 4895
Dean,
The 4895 with the Sierra #1200 Hornet was so good I did not even try the TB yet. Dogtown's were all over the place. It seemed to shoot like the hornet and shot 3 @ .319, but just at 50...
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Forum: Small Caliber Load Data
01-13-2018, 07:58 PM
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Replies: 12
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Forum: Small Caliber Load Data
01-13-2018, 03:22 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 8,196
Bill,
Thanks, I went to IMR web and it had an...
Bill,
Thanks, I went to IMR web and it had an area for reduced loads for Trail Boss.
It mentioned that you fill the case with TB to the bottom of a mark on the case where your bullet will rest....
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Forum: Small Caliber Load Data
01-12-2018, 11:31 PM
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Replies: 12
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Dogtown & 222
Guys, I had to stop lurking again. I got a new to me old Model Seven .222 rifle and I have a bunch of the 34 grain bullets. I like to daytime call coons and would like to set up this little rifle to...
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Forum: Small Caliber Load Data
08-01-2017, 01:34 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 10,364
I hear what you gentlemen are saying but after...
I hear what you gentlemen are saying but after running ballistics and shooting at 50 yds, 100 yds and 150 yds things are looking too good. I am a 1/2" high at 50, 5/8" high at 100 and 1-1/2" low at...
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Forum: Small Caliber Load Data
07-30-2017, 08:49 PM
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Replies: 19
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Notes
Things I learned from this 6 week outing. CFE Black would give some good groups but when I put these loads on the chrono I was getting as much as 100fps spikes and it was constant with multiple...
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Forum: Small Caliber Load Data
07-30-2017, 08:29 PM
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Replies: 19
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update
From the time I started this post I have been on a mission with this hornet to convince myself it could be a respectable gun. 3 powders, 5 primers and 6 bullets. A combination of all the above...
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Forum: Small Caliber Load Data
05-30-2017, 02:57 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 10,364
22 Hornet
Thank you for all the responses. I have been using quite a few of the bullets you mentioned, but wanted to know if any one had tried this option. I will get on the horn and order some of the ones you...
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Forum: Small Caliber Load Data
05-30-2017, 02:44 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 10,364
22 Hornet
I have been dealing with my Kimber for the last 2 weeks trying to tighten up my groups. I have read all the great info you gentlemen have provided. I have one question that I have not seen addressed...
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Forum: Project Guns
05-03-2017, 04:10 AM
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Replies: 32
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N-540
I have to thank Silverfox first for putting me on this powder. I used it with the 30 grain Bergers and it is a fantastic load and powder. I have the same barrel you are talking about and it makes for...
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Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board
01-24-2015, 03:20 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 4,790
N-540
I use it in my .17 Rem with 30 grain Berger. Will use nothing but, as long as I can get it. Really hard to find right now. Smooth, clean burning with little fowling. Oh! And very accurate! What more...
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Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board
02-04-2014, 06:19 PM
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Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board
05-29-2013, 11:08 PM
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Replies: 1
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Powder
Man, I checked on a pound of N-540. $75.00 to my door. Powder, haz mat, shipping. Boy I need it, but just can't pull the trigger.
Ole 2 Shot:(
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Forum: Small Caliber Load Data
02-15-2013, 05:53 PM
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Replies: 21
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Primers
I spent the last two days trying to improve on the results of earlier. I tried using Lil Gun, but was getting flat primers. Switched to N-110 and the bullet slowed down but accuracy improved. Would...
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Forum: Small Caliber Load Data
02-13-2013, 06:34 PM
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Replies: 21
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22 Hornet primer test
I had some time so I thought I would test a new load I've been working on.
Rifle is a Kimber of Oregon 22 Hornet.
Load is VV N-110 @ 8 grains, Hornady 50 grain SPSX (#2240 ) new WW brass loaded at...
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Forum: Small Caliber Load Data
02-07-2013, 04:48 PM
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Replies: 12
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Primers
I don't post up much, but there is a very interesting article in VH #79 on pg. 113 that deals with the hornet and 11 different primers and 4 different powders. Food for thought.
Ole 2 Shot
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Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board
01-18-2013, 03:22 AM
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Replies: 11
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Forum: Small Caliber Load Data
02-25-2012, 03:59 AM
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Replies: 5
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N-540
Silverfox, really appreciated your help. I did'nt mention that N140 was giving me a decent load with the 25 grain Berger. Just anal about small holes for test results because by the time I get in the...
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Forum: Small Caliber Load Data
02-24-2012, 06:56 PM
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Replies: 5
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17 Rem & N540
First I want to thank Silverfox for pointing me in the right direction with the N540. I got time to put together a couple loads and head to the farm. I have my new built Model 700 with 22" Lilja...
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Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board
02-03-2012, 03:53 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,579
Silverfox,
Thank you for the reply. That is...
Silverfox,
Thank you for the reply. That is exactly the barrel I have on my 700. That is one impressive group. I'll bet with that speed and a group like that you just grin:D when they hang up out...
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Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board
02-02-2012, 03:42 PM
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Replies: 5
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n-135
Larry,
Thanks for the help. That was kind of you. Barry, I am going to have to figure this picture takin thing out. P.S. It is in the mail.:)
Ole 2 Shot
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Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board
02-02-2012, 04:21 AM
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Replies: 5
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The ducks had me!
Been gone for while. This retirement is a busy life. They think I can call ducks for them young guys every mornin. If it would'nt a been so much fun, I think I woulda had time to get tired. But,...
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Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board
08-26-2011, 01:54 AM
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Replies: 7
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.17 Remington
Well, I just got in from my boys and stretched it out to 200 yards. Group opened up to 7/8", but I think with some trigger adjustment, I can tighten it up. It has about 3 to 3-1/4 lbs. on the pull. I...
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Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board
08-25-2011, 06:28 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 3,105
FINALLY! .17 Remington
My gunsmith finally got my new .17 Remington done. It's been a long wait, about a year. I've had so much fun over the last 4 days, this is the first to get back to update. Remington 700 action, Bell...
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