20BRAI

[Bodhisafa]

Are the black hole bullets better than the Berber’s? In the 50gr category

 

[Tommie]

Are the black hole bullets better than the Berber’s? In the 50gr category

Yes they’re better, but mostly because the Black Hole bullets are in production and the 50 grain Berger is long-discontinued.

 

[L.Sherm]

I've shot couple different 55's its pretty hard to beat the Berger 55's at distance in a 20BRAI or BR variant.

 

[Bodhisafa]

I've shot couple different 55's its pretty hard to beat the Berger 55's at distance in a 20BRAI or BR variant.

What’s been your barrel life?

 

[L.Sherm]

What’s been your barrel life?

I've only got about 200 rounds down mine.
I would seriously consider a Bartlien Mod400 steel barrel though

 

[Gabe22BR]

I tried the Blackhole 52, & 62gr at 600yds… not gonna happen..
The 55 Berger is longer & slicker, I believe the rebated boat tail on the Blackhole bullets has an effect on the bullets at 600yds…

 

[Gabe22BR]

I've only got about 200 rounds down mine.
I would seriously consider a Bartlien Mod400 steel barrel though

Not worth the extra money…..
Coated bullets help more than anything

 

[Gabe22BR]

But I’m shooting for competition, not chuck hunting, ….so the Blackhole bullets would be fine for that….

 

[Bodhisafa]

How reliable would this round be in a repeater? Or is a single shot recommended?

 

[Gabe22BR]

Feeding a 40* shoulder through a mag… expect a few hiccups…

 

[TroyG]

I'm using a Curtis Vector with an AW mag. I installed an HRD mag kit and tuned the feedlips, lots of trial and error. This coyote season I maybe had one or two hiccups but more user error than anything. Have to commit to running the bolt aggressively.

I likely wouldn't do it again. For a fur harvesting rig I'm not sold on the Berger 55gr bullets.

 

[Bodhisafa]

I'm using a Curtis Vector with an AW mag. I installed an HRD mag kit and tuned the feedlips, lots of trial and error. This coyote season I maybe had one or two hiccups but more user error than anything. Have to commit to running the bolt aggressively.

I likely wouldn't do it again. For a fur harvesting rig I'm not sold on the Berger 55gr bullets.

What won’t you do again?

What’s your experience with the 55 gr Bergers?

 

[TroyG]

Wouldn't build a 20BRA to shoot the Berger 55gr bullets for a fur harvesting rig.

Bullets sometimes pencil through, not really forgiving on raking shots. Taking care of feeding issues.

Ive found the BIB 40gr bullet to be potentially more forgiving and a better fur harvesting bullet for my all around shooting conditions. Also wouldnt need a 6BR parent case to drive them and screw around with feeding. A 20 Tac, Practical, or a 20/223 AI.

 

[Tommie]

Bullets sometimes pencil through, not really forgiving on raking shots.

On coyotes?

 

[Bodhisafa]

Wouldn't build a 20BRA to shoot the Berger 55gr bullets for a fur harvesting rig.

Bullets sometimes pencil through, not really forgiving on raking shots. Taking care of feeding issues.

Ive found the BIB 40gr bullet to be potentially more forgiving and a better fur harvesting bullet for my all around shooting conditions. Also wouldnt need a 6BR parent case to drive them and screw around with feeding. A 20 Tac, Practical, or a 20/223 AI.

What ranges? And velocities ? Where you having difficulty.

 

[mule]

What ranges? And velocities ? Where you having difficulty.

Watching

 

[Gabe22BR]

Been awhile since I posted..

I continued to shoot my 20BRAI in competition that yr.. here’s how that match faired out…

I carried that barrel to every match that yr, “just in case” senerio …
I shot it at the Mssa possum Hollow matches, won my share of small groups & 1st…

 

[Gabe22BR]

I have since acquired several barrels, and distributed the out… let a couple guys use my reamer..

I’m shooting my kreiger 1.250” straight now in 600yd BR ( well in 2022 was my last yr I shot), somehow life gets in the way to attend matches.. it seems like.

Robertson stock, Bat SV action
I’ve got into short range NBRSA , plan on taking a 20BRAI barrel that will make 10.5lb.. to cheat that 200yd wind..lol..it always gets me !!!

Got it out yesterday, during the rain breaks, 30.18 & 31.26gr of 203B/RL15 , .009” jam set it 3657fps…

I’ve forgotten how fun it is !!!! I’ve been loading up my varmint rifle, so the other 20 has to be ready for competition, cause ya never know when I can get away…hope to make a few more matches this yr, sure isn’t looking like it so far…

 

[Bodhisafa]

Gabe,
Have you shot farther and seeing how the bullet performs at longer distance

 

[Gabe22BR]

Gabe,
Have you shot farther and seeing how the bullet performs at longer distance

I haven’t… other than 850yds…still fine on steel there, haven’t checked paper targets..