I took advantage of Al Nyhus's move from score shooting to drag racing, and picked up his '97 vintage Panda 30BR.  I hauled my gear to the range this morning to zero the Leupold 45x that I put in the Kelbly high rings, and to produce 3 snug cases to send to the Harrells for a FL bushing die.  I expanded and neck turned a few gold box 6BR culls, leaving just 0.001 clearance in the chamber to produce a fitted neck, since I don't yet have a sizing die (but did get a Wilson seater die from Al).  I have 1000 118gr 7-ogive bullets on order from Ronnie Cheeks, but I bought 200 Berger 115gr FB to do some fireforming and practice until the Cheeks bullets arrive.
I boresighted, adjusted the scope to the first bullet hole, and verified the adjustment with a second shot in the middle of the 100yd score target sheet (visible in the photo).
After running a pressure test (31.0-35.0gr H4198) without any drama, I loaded the 1x fireformed brass with 34.0gr H4198, bullets still at the jam, and shot 2 3-shot groups with a 2-click scope adjustment in between. Not bad for a "used" rifle with no load development. 8)
Thanks, Al!
		
		
	
	
		 
	
				
			I boresighted, adjusted the scope to the first bullet hole, and verified the adjustment with a second shot in the middle of the 100yd score target sheet (visible in the photo).
After running a pressure test (31.0-35.0gr H4198) without any drama, I loaded the 1x fireformed brass with 34.0gr H4198, bullets still at the jam, and shot 2 3-shot groups with a 2-click scope adjustment in between. Not bad for a "used" rifle with no load development. 8)
Thanks, Al!
 
	 
	









 
 
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