20 Practical N133 Varget?

[Mark M.]

Have a 20 Practical bolt gun project in the works, Tikka with a 11-t Bartlein, and I'm looking to gather some loading components, I know from what I've read the 20 Practical shoot well with a variety of powders bullets ect., shooting for accuracy and all around proformance, I'd like to know from some of you "experienced" 20 Practical Shooters out there, what is your "preferred" powder, bullet and primer choices, thanks fella's

 

[jpx2rk]

RL 7 & AA2520 have performed well with 26/32/34 & 40 gr bullets. Variety of brass headstamps and primers as well. 11T 24" Xcaliber on a RAR action, Boyd's PH stock.

 

[Rick300]

39 Sierra's and H4895 works best for me with a Criterion 11 twist. But finding the 39 's is well, unicorns.

 

[L.Sherm]

I've got AA2230 to work well in mine with the 34gr V- nitemares

 

[redrockranger]

40 gr Nosler BT and h- 4198.

 

[jpx2rk]

I've got AA2230 to work well in mine with the 34gr V- nitemares

Are those V nitemares similar to the dogtown 34g FBHP's ????

 

[L.Sherm]

Are those V nitemares similar to the dogtown 34g FBHP's ????

Yes

 

[Cemetery21]

AA2200, X-Terminator (2230) and TAC with 32 gr. V-max in a XR-100/Lilja and a 24" BHW AR.

100 yds, 3/4" target paster holding on the left bottom corner. 5 shot groups, two sight changes with XR-100/Lilja. 24" BHW AR will not shoot quite this well, but everything is 3/4" or better.
Neither rifle changes much with different powder or load. I just loaded for 3950 Fps. to get speed and still easy on brass. They will shoot 4050+ fps.
I know ball powder isn't the most temp stable, but it flows through the measure like water for bulk loading. I have no problem developing loads at 55 degrees then shooting at 95+ degrees on prairie dog trips.

 

[Mark M.]

AA2200, X-Terminator (2230) and TAC with 32 gr. V-max in a XR-100/Lilja and a 24" BHW AR.
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Nice

 

[willyp19]

40 gr Nosler BT and h- 4198.

This is the combo I am using now (H4198 and 40gr NBT with REM 7 1/2 Primers), I was using N-133 when I started along with 40gr NBT and FED 205M primers. However, I ran into pressure issues when used N-133 where I found my accuracy nodes.

 

[TheCZKid]

I have WOA 24" with 1:10 twist. It likes N133 24.0 gr with 32 gr V-max 3850 fps Federal AR Match primers. With 40 V-max likes 8208 XBR 25.0 gr at 3633 fps. CCI-400 primers.
I'm told Accurate LT-32 for 40 Vmax at 22.3 grains is a good load. The powder is excellent for a range of bullet weights by someone here, but have not tested it yet.

 

[jepp2]

In both my 20 Bobcat and 20P, if I want the smallest groups, I use N133 and normally the 35 gr Bergers. These were shot at 100m. LT 32 is my second choice.

 

[jepp2]

Are those V nitemares similar to the dogtown 34g FBHP's ????

Probably just me, but I have never gotten those to shoot well.

 

[Coyotefurharvester]

I can't get the velocity I would like with the 40 grain bullets. My practical has a 22" 1/10 barrel. I'm shooting coyote at night with it. The 40 NBT exits. I went to the 35 Berger, very accurate and usually doesn't exit. I have tried Benchmark, xterm, a couple others just playing. All bullets and powders have been under 1" easily, I have LC and Win brass haven't seen any noticeable difference. I'm wondering if I can run the 39 blitz, which I don't like for coyote out of my 204R(very accurate no penetration), as the lower velocity may work.

 

[Mark M.]

I can't get the velocity I would like with the 40 grain bullets. My practical has a 22" 1/10 barrel. I'm shooting coyote at night with it. The 40 NBT exits. I went to the 35 Berger, very accurate and usually doesn't exit. I have tried Benchmark, xterm, a couple others just playing. All bullets and powders have been under 1" easily, I have LC and Win brass haven't seen any noticeable difference. I'm wondering if I can run the 39 blitz, which I don't like for coyote out of my 204R(very accurate no penetration), as the lower velocity may work.

I would think your velocity issue could be your 22" barrel length

 

[LitLBoy]

IMR8208

 

[jpx2rk]

Probably just me, but I have never gotten those to shoot well.

The 34g bullets in general or a particular one/brand??

 

[jepp2]

The 34g bullets in general or a particular one/brand??

The ones I was using were the MidSouth shooters supply 34 gr FB. If like the .224 bullets these are made by Nosler. I've had good accuracy with the .224 diameter from Midway and MidSouth 55 gr HP.

I've shot them in 204R and 20P with 12T, 11T and 10T. Just never got them to work for me. And I was only looking for prairie dog accuracy.

 

[Coyotefurharvester]

Yes IMR 8208 works well, can find it occasionally these days also.

 

[Jwhip]

Have a 20 Practical bolt gun project in the works, Tikka with a 11-t Bartlein, and I'm looking to gather some loading components, I know from what I've read the 20 Practical shoot well with a variety of powders bullets ect., shooting for accuracy and all around proformance, I'd like to know from some of you "experienced" 20 Practical Shooters out there, what is your "preferred" powder, bullet and primer choices, thanks fella's

This was one of my better loads out of my 11 twist McGowen 20prac. 25.2 H335 with 35 gr Berger’s. I remeasured this because my chrono was throwing funny numbers. FPS was 3750.