New 22BR and 90VLD's

[bozo699]

Randy,
It is really amazing what it is capable of just f.fing, I hope you do really well in two weeks.
Wayne.

 

[FroggyOne2]

Wayne,

So far I have come to really like shooting this rifle! I am going to have to be carefull and not shoot it too much!

 

[FroggyOne2]

Wayne, the wind is switch from 2 to 10 in a fish tail, but not so drastic that I couldn't stay in front of the wind. There was a Canadian shooter next to me shooting a Service Rifle, he was getting slammed from 9 ring @ 3 o'clock to 9 @ 9 o'clock. I didn't take any sighters and with the ff load shot a 200-15X. Pretty sweet in my opinion! This was at 600 yards.

 

[PALarson]

200 15 is darn good shootin, not only does the gun need to be accurate, but the shooter must be excellent. My hat's off to you.
Paul Larson

 

[FroggyOne2]

Thank you sir!

 

[FroggyOne2]

Well found out the correct speed on the load, 3125 fps with a SD of 12. Not the best, but not bad either.

 

[FroggyOne2]

Well after some extensive testing, I have determined that 2000MR is not working for me. Not saying that it will not work for someone else. I will say that it leaves a lot soot on the necks, but seems to clean up pretty easy out of the bbl.

Ran a new ladder test this morning with H4350 found a node with test loads of 31.0, 31.3 and 31.6 grs. Will have to do some testing at 600 yards.

 

[kyreloader]

Froggy, did you shoot your 22BR in the regional this past weekend? If so, how did it turn out for you?

 

[FroggyOne2]

I did, it didn't, too much elevation in the load, lost four points to wind the rest to elevation. I have been working on a new load the past two days, I may have found it. We'll see here soon.

 

[mattri]

Excellent thread, have been reading it with interest. Pics?

 

[FroggyOne2]

What kind of pics are you wanting there friend?

 

[mattri]

Any and all! gun, round, targets, whatever you care to post.

 

[FroggyOne2]

I will see what can do, uploading from the phone is a total pain and don't work most times. My 3G ain't so hot where i am at.

 

[FroggyOne2]

Tested the new load today @ 600. The load of 31.1 grs of H4350 with a moly'd 90VLD is working. No elevation issues with fired brass. Also tested the load brass that needed fire forming, with that brass there was a lil more elevation from one round, the rest of it shot very consistant. I have enough confidence that this load is working with the fire formed brass to use in a regular match. I have one more powder to test, though i get some raised eyebrows when i mention it. But Quickloads first suggestion is RL17 with the BR case and the Berger 90VLD. So, i will give it a go once the temps have settled a lil more. I like testing that powder when it is warmer out.

 

[CZ550]

FWIW my dad runs 29.6 Varget with the 90vld in his 22br. It shoots very well.

 

[FroggyOne2]

I can say this, mine likes Varget and the Horrnady 75 Amax with 30.0 grs of the stuff.

 

[Judd]

What are you expecting barrel life wise, Froggy? I'm intrigued...

Thanks for sharing.

 

[FroggyOne2]

Some where around 1500 rounds before i check on a set back. Prob will have to be polished and the set back at least an inch.

 

[Judd]

Thanks Froggy...interesting to say the least.

 

[FroggyOne2]

I was fire forming some brass and was shooting prone on a f/class target, after sighters i believe it was a 148-6X. I really love this round!