USMCDOC
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I'm getting ready to start measuring to the first drive band myself, but, in my thinking, the rim thickness is so close, within tenths of a thousandth, (on same box/lot # ammo) that I'm going to try using a regular caliper comparator and measure from base to front drive band, at least initially, to see how it goes.no.. driving band to face of rim
What happened with the 9? Did the wind get you? Anyway nicely done and thanks for sharing. I might have to give the SLR and LR a try.FWIW, this is how SLR and LR tested for me out of a Vudoo S at 50 and 100 yards in 10-shot groups a few months ago. The second pic is from a club match using the LR. While I could see little difference between the two at 50 yards, the LR was more accurate than the SRL at 100 yard testing, so LR got to shoot in the club match! Ammo was out-of-the-box, unsortedv
pretty much got the same results today Danny.. but what i found was that the slightest change at 100 really affected the bullet..FWIW, this is how SLR and LR tested for me out of a Vudoo S at 50 and 100 yards in 10-shot groups a few months ago. The second pic is from a club match using the LR. While I could see little difference between the two at 50 yards, the LR was more accurate than the SRL at 100 yard testing, so LR got to shoot in the club match! Ammo was out-of-the-box, unsorted.
The lot of Long range I have has over 85% that are within 0.005. with the digital indicator I use that is 0.700-0.705 I would get 3 boxes+ out of 5 with another group 0.690-0.695 for about 50-70rds. less than 30 rds. that were in the 0.710-715 and some 0.680-0.725 (8-10 rds.) this last group is where I saw the high and low shots come from.pretty much got the same results today Danny.. but what i found was that the slightest change at 100 really affected the bullet..
let off's getting ya on that one?The lot of Long range I have has over 85% that are within 0.005. with the digital indicator I use that is 0.700-0.705 I would get 3 boxes+ out of 5 with another group 0.690-0.695 for about 50-70rds. less than 30 rds. that were in the 0.710-715 and some 0.680-0.725 (8-10 rds.) this last group is where I saw the high and low shots come from.
FYI, Super Long range I tested had better numbers but at over $5+ more per box I passed on it.
Your observation with slight wind changes is what I have seen at 50yds too. a little more patience for the conditions is what I found works for me.
I posted this target before but here is an example of how it is more sensitive to conditions changes. somewhat embarrassing to shoot a 19X but only a 245 score. but it still shot rather flat. this was done using the test lots I got. first time shot. decent club ammo IMO
Lee
Yup, that is my weak condition to shoot in. I can shoot in just about any other but when it is constant high and low that is also low wind strength, I do get caught a lot.let off's getting ya on that one?
for me this time out.. it was reversals.. did see them till it was already too late, the range is not kind to you.. esp winds coming out of the left.. from the firing point to about 25 yards out.. it is flat.. then it rises up to the 50 yard line about 3 feet in a grade.. then after the 50 yard like.. there is a severe drop off back down 3 feet and then it starts to rise again out to the 100 yard line.. any wind that comes in from the 8-11 quadrant will kill you..Yup, that is my weak condition to shoot in. I can shoot in just about any other but when it is constant high and low that is also low wind strength, I do get caught a lot.
my buddies in AZ look at me strange when the day before a match I always say I hope it is windy and cold tomorrow.
Lee
Don’t know what you are talking about but there isn’t any “dimple” on the bulletSo, I happened to pick up a Rimfire Precision mag today which had a typical BS magazine test on Lapua LR.
Among the pictures without comment was a clear picture of the nose which although is round has a distinct dimple not unlike ELEY. What’s up with that?
"no.. driving band to face of rim"
the side nearest to the bullet"no.. driving band to face of rim"
What do you call the 'face' of the rim, the part of the rim nearest to or farthest from the bullet?
I do not see these even offered anymore. Tried to find instructions - no luck.
Interesting concept. Since they are no longer produced, I guess people preferred to spend that $150 on (higher) quality ammo.the side nearest to the bullet
Hey Danny, when did you get that case.. was it one of the first lots to hit the shores or a more current flavor like what i just got?FWIW, this is how SLR and LR tested for me out of a Vudoo S at 50 and 100 yards in 10-shot groups a few months ago. The second pic is from a club match using the LR. While I could see little difference between the two at 50 yards, the LR was more accurate than the SRL at 100 yard testing, so LR got to shoot in the club match! Ammo was out-of-the-box, unsorted.
Tim, Both the LR and SLR had no dimple. if I was to switch the box and put a tray from them into a CX or Midas+ box you wouldn't be able to tell the difference. not sure why RP magazine would be showing something different.So, I happened to pick up a Rimfire Precision mag today which had a typical BS magazine test on Lapua LR.
Among the pictures without comment was a clear picture of the nose which although is round has a distinct dimple not unlike ELEY. What’s up with that?
I believe Gerry the maker has passed away. I been using one since 2015, I used it mainly at first to check for the OAL of new lots. and see if they were within the OAL that my rifles like. I do use the Nevius chamber which is specific on engraving length. but since current lack of ammo, I been using more and more for actual sorting.Interesting concept. Since they are no longer produced, I guess people preferred to spend that $150 on (higher) quality ammo.