drummerboy
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Goodmorning, I would like to hear of any members using the above with vit n160, I am going to start reloading for a day at sika hinds, thanks for any replies in advance.
Neil
Neil
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Uncle Norm
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I used the GK and Prohunter in 100 grain for several years. 42 grains of N160, with a standard CCI primer gave me 2850 fps consistently with good accuracy.
I only stopped using them because I got a bad batch that did horrendous meat damage. I moved to Speer 85 grain SPBT, which I have used ever since.
I think I was just unfortunate in getting a bad batch that made me lose confidence in them. I have shot Red, Fallow and Sika with the 100 grain Sierras.
glogin
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I just finished playing with 100gr ProHunters and N160. 100gr Load development
branko
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What rifle are you using?? How is your rifle grouping with the sierras ? Any reason for game king option?
drummerboy
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Hi Mate, its a new sako 85, i usaully use 70grn heads, but i need to up it for an outing at sika hinds.
Neil
branko
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Ok I use a sako 85 finlite .
I get excellent accuracy sub moa.@ 100 yds. Using 95 gr nosler ballistic tip hunting with 45 gr viht560
Have dropped everything upto fallow (have never shot sika). If you can get nosler bt they are well worth the extra few quid.
I get excellent accuracy sub moa.@ 100 yds. Using 95 gr nosler ballistic tip hunting with 45 gr viht560
Have dropped everything upto fallow (have never shot sika). If you can get nosler bt they are well worth the extra few quid.
Jimbo 30 06
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As you can see group 3 was the best 42.4grn N160. I reloaded some more the same as group 3 and they one holed ok. Hope this helps.
Jimbo
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drummerboy
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Just to let evetyone know i loaded a total of 9 rounds, 3 with vit n160 at 43grns just under 1" group
3x H4831 at 41grns1" group and finaly 3x varget 32grns stunning group clover leaf, and this was at roughly 110 yards the col was 2.650.
Neil
3x H4831 at 41grns1" group and finaly 3x varget 32grns stunning group clover leaf, and this was at roughly 110 yards the col was 2.650.
Neil
branko
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Thats Sako for you.
Would be nice to know mv yr getting from the varget, assuming varget is your propellant of choice
Would be nice to know mv yr getting from the varget, assuming varget is your propellant of choice
Isn't that above the max recommended for Varget with 100gr gamekings? - I guess if they are accurate and you aren't getting any pressure signs it doesn't matter.
Regards,
Gixer
Lightyear
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Just for info - not for anyone to blindly copy.
It is above the published max but whatever I have tried in this rifle seems slow compared to the published FPS in the manual. There are no pressure signs and the bolt opens and closes smoothly on the brass.
I had the same issue when trying 87gr Hornady BTHP and ended up using the same powder towards the top end of the range.
As ever, every one needs to work up to their own load and this is how it seems to be with my rifle which has a Border 1:10 twist 22" barrel.
Cheers & ATVB
Philip
It is above the published max but whatever I have tried in this rifle seems slow compared to the published FPS in the manual. There are no pressure signs and the bolt opens and closes smoothly on the brass.
I had the same issue when trying 87gr Hornady BTHP and ended up using the same powder towards the top end of the range.
As ever, every one needs to work up to their own load and this is how it seems to be with my rifle which has a Border 1:10 twist 22" barrel.
Cheers & ATVB
Philip
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