Sierra 95gr
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Received mine last week, you'll just have to call around to find someone that hasn't sold out.
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Wyo--
Sierra's Ballistics Techs said the rounds will stabilize in a 10-twist, and they did a lot of testing. Of course you have to have them moving fast enough. That may be why the box says "9 twist" or faster just so no-one complains if they're using a really slow load.
Our friend Chuck in Arizona has tried them in a confirmed 10-twist Savage Striker barrel that is only 16" long. He was using a relatively mild 6mmBR load and they stabilized fine out to 500 yards.
Sierra's Ballistics Techs said the rounds will stabilize in a 10-twist, and they did a lot of testing. Of course you have to have them moving fast enough. That may be why the box says "9 twist" or faster just so no-one complains if they're using a really slow load.
Our friend Chuck in Arizona has tried them in a confirmed 10-twist Savage Striker barrel that is only 16" long. He was using a relatively mild 6mmBR load and they stabilized fine out to 500 yards.
Ditto.
My number one choice is also RL-22 then H4350 then IMR 4350 then AA Magpro, Lapua brass, Federal Gold Metal Match primers. I was mainly shooting 107 Sierra, 95 VLD Moly Bergers and 87gr V-Max. The 95 Bergers shot the best then my next purchase of 95s were longer and I didn't get to develop any of those in .243. The same shorter version would shoot even better
in my 10 twist 6BR varmint rifle with RL-15 than in the 9 twist .243. If the new 95 Sierras shoot as good as the 107s do in my 6 Dasher I'll probably try them in my .243 Ackley that I purchased from James Phillips. :thumb:
My number one choice is also RL-22 then H4350 then IMR 4350 then AA Magpro, Lapua brass, Federal Gold Metal Match primers. I was mainly shooting 107 Sierra, 95 VLD Moly Bergers and 87gr V-Max. The 95 Bergers shot the best then my next purchase of 95s were longer and I didn't get to develop any of those in .243. The same shorter version would shoot even better
in my 10 twist 6BR varmint rifle with RL-15 than in the 9 twist .243. If the new 95 Sierras shoot as good as the 107s do in my 6 Dasher I'll probably try them in my .243 Ackley that I purchased from James Phillips. :thumb:
It would be interesting to hear others feedback on this particular bullet [SMK 95gr BTHP] and how it performs. Of course I'm excited about it because I've got a bullet choice above 90grs and one with a respectable BC to boot to shoot through my Plain Jane 10twist. Be assured your load information, I'm sure, will be helpful to me. Thanks
Wyo
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Lynn, so what do you think of the 95s now? I am not a BR guy, more of a tactical so 1/2moa out of a AR10 is all I'm looking for.
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I am testing some of these out a T2k in 6XC tomorrow. I am a Berger sort of guy but always looking at new stuff. Will try them out, especially as I am thinking of going to 107s at 600 as I have had too many 115s go POOF!
If anyone wants to hear results and see data, i will be glad to post it. Will be tested at 300 yards and will pull irons and stick a NightForce on there and shoot for a rest,yeah, I actually have a scope and a rest...go figure!). I aint a benchrester so I will be looking for XTC use, probably 300 yardline use.
John
If anyone wants to hear results and see data, i will be glad to post it. Will be tested at 300 yards and will pull irons and stick a NightForce on there and shoot for a rest,yeah, I actually have a scope and a rest...go figure!). I aint a benchrester so I will be looking for XTC use, probably 300 yardline use.
John
I'd like to hear everything,so far I'm not impressed at all with the 95s.
Jb said .020 into the lands, I usually don't do that in a gas gun but, in this case I'll try anything.
Maybe sierra will implement some quality control and get these up to their normal standards.
Jb said .020 into the lands, I usually don't do that in a gas gun but, in this case I'll try anything.
Maybe sierra will implement some quality control and get these up to their normal standards.
40gr of Varget in Lapua cases gave me 3200 fps from a 24" barrel. So maybe start at 38. OL variations can raise pressure quickly so be careful.
For a starting load I would substitute from the 100s. Heavier bullets usually require less powder at the same pressure so it would be safer to start from the 100 loads. also if the bullet like the 95 sierra is longer than the one you're using as a substitute, it will take up room in the case and also raise pressure so just start low and work up.
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