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Old 10-24-2017, 05:51 PM
AlbertaAl AlbertaAl is offline
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Default 20PPC accuracy load

After almost 6 years I've blown the dust off my 20PPC which was made on a SAKO AI single shot varminter
1:12 x 24" PacNor
Using BERGER 35 gr. varmint bullets on 220Russian brass with Benchmark powder.
My BEST accuracy load is @ 3750 fps
At 100 yds., with this load, the bullets drop into the "same bullet holes"
Adding more powder for more velocity and the accuracy drops-off.

Should I be satisfied with the 3750 ?
Would have expected 3900 fps
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Old 10-24-2017, 06:10 PM
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In my opinion accuracy trumps FPS every time. Bill K
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Old 10-25-2017, 05:43 PM
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Not the same but...My .20 Practical came alive at 3710 FPS with 40 gr Vmax's. Like you I was thinking about adding a little more powder but, my best group was .169 and I decided to leave it there.
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Old 10-26-2017, 01:39 PM
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Like was said, accuracy over velocity; the PD's won't know the difference, unless you miss of course
I have 2 different 20PPC rifles and I must say that I'm a little disappointed with their performance vs my 20-223AI rifles. I have so far been able to get better accuracy/velocity combos from th 20-223AI. Thought the 20PPC would be a step up but maybe not. Following this thread with interest.
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Old 10-31-2017, 07:59 AM
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Like was said, accuracy over velocity; the PD's won't know the difference, unless you miss of course
I have 2 different 20PPC rifles and I must say that I'm a little disappointed with their performance vs my 20-223AI rifles. I have so far been able to get better accuracy/velocity combos from th 20-223AI. Thought the 20PPC would be a step up but maybe not. Following this thread with interest.
What platforms are your PPC's vs the 223AI's ?? actions, barrel length, twist, mfg... all the same or maybe some differences
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Old 10-31-2017, 01:52 PM
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What platforms are your PPC's vs the 223AI's ?? actions, barrel length, twist, mfg... all the same or maybe some differences
Mine is a PacNor 23-1/2"x 12 twist heavy barrel
SAKO AI single shot
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Old 10-31-2017, 02:21 PM
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My two are Sako 491 single shot varmint with X-Caliber 3G11 @ 26", and Dakota Varminter with X-Caliber 3G11 @ 26". Haven't really worked with them much since the 20-223AI's were so easy and time was scarce last spring.
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Old 11-03-2017, 09:55 PM
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The 20-223AI's are Dakotas with same barrels.
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Old 11-04-2017, 01:28 AM
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After almost 6 years I've blown the dust off my 20PPC which was made on a SAKO AI single shot varminter
1:12 x 24" PacNor
Using BERGER 35 gr. varmint bullets on 220Russian brass with Benchmark powder.
My BEST accuracy load is @ 3750 fps
At 100 yds., with this load, the bullets drop into the "same bullet holes"
Adding more powder for more velocity and the accuracy drops-off.

Should I be satisfied with the 3750 ?
Would have expected 3900 fps
Think Win.760, RamShot Hunter, or, RL-17! ;-) RG
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Old 11-04-2017, 05:13 AM
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Red face Accuracy

Accuracy always trumps velocity. I know of a guy who used a loaded down small cemterfire case .172" to take deer, on three or more occasions they fell like a light switch was flipped off.
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