Got bored and decided to load up some rounds for my Sako L61R.
I have a bunch of 150gr and 165-168gr bullets that never shot well in my 308 or 300wm. Reviewing the hornady reload manual and wanting to really utilize SSTs, I went with IMR 4064 and the 150gr SST
I loaded three shot groups at 52, 53, 53.5, 54, 54.5 and 55 grains. The magic happened at 53.5 with a 0.22” group. Damn glad I have a 30 caliber rifle now that can group 150s
The Sako:
I also brought my Ruger American in 300WM to try out some 165gr SST loads that I had loaded awhile ago and I was able to get a 0.54” group but I forgot to take pictures of that one
Here is the tree behind the target:
I have a bunch of 150gr and 165-168gr bullets that never shot well in my 308 or 300wm. Reviewing the hornady reload manual and wanting to really utilize SSTs, I went with IMR 4064 and the 150gr SST
I loaded three shot groups at 52, 53, 53.5, 54, 54.5 and 55 grains. The magic happened at 53.5 with a 0.22” group. Damn glad I have a 30 caliber rifle now that can group 150s
The Sako:
I also brought my Ruger American in 300WM to try out some 165gr SST loads that I had loaded awhile ago and I was able to get a 0.54” group but I forgot to take pictures of that one
Here is the tree behind the target: