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Stormbringer said:Sorry for the delay in a response guys. I have not been back to this site/post for a while.
The big 6.5 ICBM has 400 rounds down the tube. The tough cut rifle barrel K&P has sustained some wear but not much. Accuracy with almost all the loads I have tried have been sub 1/2" at 100 yds. I am hoping to get 800-1200 rounds of barrel life. Once accuracy drops off I could set it back some.
As to loads it depends on the bullets you are shooting. I have only used RP brass either 8mm Rem Mag or 7mm STW. I would like to get my hands on some better stronger brass.
100 grain bullets work best with RL22 or 7828. Start at 74 grains of either and work your way up to 82.
120 grain bullets again work well with RL22, 7828, H1000 or 50BMG.
140's work best with H870 (no longer available) or now US-869. 88-93 grains of US-869 works very well.
I have not tried the 140 Berger VLD but I will get to this one later this winter.
This is my long range rockchuck buster. I would also use it for long range big game if not going to far from the truck or not climbing to many hills.
Mike Delbo