mackgangsta
Member
Hi there,
I have just managed to get a new Sako Varmint 85 in 7mm-08. I have just finished running in the barrel and it is starting to shoot really well. I live in Australia so my powder selection is not as extensive as that in the U.S. (or New Zealand for that matter).
For load development I was using ADI AR2209. However I tried AR2208 and I found the groupings much better, around 40-41 grains with a CCI 200 primer in Remmy brass.
I tried Accubond 140Gn in the rifle about 3 thou off the lands and it is grouping nicely. My question is that I want to get a reliable, cheap handload for the range and keep the Accubonds for hunting as a 'premium' bullet.
Does anyone have an idea? My rate of twist is 1:9.5 so anythng over 140gn should do the trick.
Cheers,
Mike
I have just managed to get a new Sako Varmint 85 in 7mm-08. I have just finished running in the barrel and it is starting to shoot really well. I live in Australia so my powder selection is not as extensive as that in the U.S. (or New Zealand for that matter).
For load development I was using ADI AR2209. However I tried AR2208 and I found the groupings much better, around 40-41 grains with a CCI 200 primer in Remmy brass.
I tried Accubond 140Gn in the rifle about 3 thou off the lands and it is grouping nicely. My question is that I want to get a reliable, cheap handload for the range and keep the Accubonds for hunting as a 'premium' bullet.
Does anyone have an idea? My rate of twist is 1:9.5 so anythng over 140gn should do the trick.
Cheers,
Mike
