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Post by chsparkman on Jan 19, 2019 19:05:46 GMT -5
I just got my first Savage 24V (.222 over 20). I found it at my local gun store for a good price, but it was in rough shape. The trigger required about 12 pounds to pull, so I reworked that (thanks for the link) and the stock was very banged up so I refinished it. I also made an extra long sling for my oversize body. I ran the first test loads a couple of days ago, and found that my cast bullet (NOE 225107) at 37 grains shows great promise at about 2000fps. I'll be working on refining the accuracy over the next few weeks. I plan for this to be my chief squirrel rifle next season.  |
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Post by captcapsize on Jan 21, 2019 20:23:52 GMT -5
Nice looking piece. Welcome to the forum. You are shooting cast lead bullets at 2000 fps!!? How is that not leading up your barrel?
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Post by 24combo on Jan 21, 2019 22:57:40 GMT -5
Welcome to the forum from Fl.
Your combo looks good.
I too am wondering how long the accuracy will hold up running cast bullets that fast.
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Post by chsparkman on Jan 22, 2019 0:10:18 GMT -5
That's about the limit for cast. Gas check, proper sizing, and proper lube all contribute to successful use of cast bullets. Thanks for the welcome.
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Post by wecole on Jan 22, 2019 20:16:14 GMT -5
Great job, she looks beautiful!
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Post by captcapsize on Feb 6, 2019 21:32:21 GMT -5
Last year I was trying to develop a squirrel load for my 223/20. The gas checked cast bullets I was loading at 1600 fps were not grouping well enough for me and frequently would shuck the gas check. I could tell from the extra holes in my target and the 22 cal dent in my chronograph. I gave up and bought about 1,000 40 gr. copper plated bullets from a commercial reloading co. That solved the problem.
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