Great experience with 108 Berger BT in 6x47L

[peterf225]

Well I was looking for another match load to shoot at 600yds after running out of 105 Lapuas and I had aquired a box of 108 Berger BTs that had been pointed. I took out the rifle with a few loads using 37.5, 38, and 38.5gr of H4350 with the bullet seated .015" off the lands ignited by a CCI 450. Well the first loaded yielded a 5 shot group of .377" center to center. I thought that was going to be my match load till I shot the next load of 38gr and got a 5 shot group (100 yds) measuring .156" center to center. Needless to say I found my new load. I figured I would just share a little.

 

[LRPV]

Nice work sir. I wish they all were that easy.

 

[bozo699]

Well I was looking for another match load to shoot at 600yds after running out of 105 Lapuas and I had aquired a box of 108 Berger BTs that had been pointed. I took out the rifle with a few loads using 37.5, 38, and 38.5gr of H4350 with the bullet seated .015" off the lands ignited by a CCI 450. Well the first loaded yielded a 5 shot group of .377" center to center. I thought that was going to be my match load till I shot the next load of 38gr and got a 5 shot group (100 yds) measuring .156" center to center. Needless to say I found my new load. I figured I would just share a little.

Congrats, but will it repeat it?
Wayne.

 

[peterf225]

Wayne,
I intend to find out when I get a chance. With this particular rifle if a load shot sub 1/4" first time it was repeatable. The load I am trying to find a substitute for would shot 1/4" or under time after time after time, as long as I did my part. I sure hope this new load will do that. My hunting load for this rifle is a .4" or less load using 105 VLD hunting bullets. This gun will shoot almost every load under 1/2" at 100yds.

 

[WyleWD]

My hunting load for this rifle is a .4" or less load using 105 VLD hunting bullets. This gun will shoot almost every load under 1/2" at 100yds.

Thats good shooting and a well made rifle. You need to make sure that your gunsmith on this rifle is at least on your Christmas card list, and maybe even invite him to Thanksgiving dinner. WD

 

[bozo699]

Wayne,
I intend to find out when I get a chance. With this particular rifle if a load shot sub 1/4" first time it was repeatable. The load I am trying to find a substitute for would shot 1/4" or under time after time after time, as long as I did my part. I sure hope this new load will do that. My hunting load for this rifle is a .4" or less load using 105 VLD hunting bullets. This gun will shoot almost every load under 1/2" at 100yds.

peterf225,
That is truly a once in long while type rifle,enjoy it for sure is it a bench, varmint,or hunting rifle? Best of shooting to you.
Wayne.

 

[peterf225]

peterf225,
That is truly a once in long while type rifle,enjoy it for sure is it a bench, varmint,or hunting rifle? Best of shooting to you.
Wayne.

Wayne,
It is truly one amazing rifle. It is not a bench gun. I had it built specifically for 600 yd matches and hunting rifle. The match I shoot it in here in Louisiana is a match that is very similar to FT/R with a few changes to rifle specs including less caliber restrictions. I have shot a 583-16x before using a Harris bipod and rear bag. Going to stretch it out again in September.

Peter

 

[bozo699]

Peter,
All I can say is that is just plain awesome I envy you and your rifle, I wish you the best of luck in September.
Wayne.