Jan 2, 2024 · I have been breaking in a new Bergara rifle for a friend with a 22 inch barrel that is doing good . Started with H1000 and 175 nosler ABLR and didn't like accuracy or speed , so after 50 rounds switched to RL 26 and it went from 2930 to 3030 with same powder charge and shooting 1/2 to 3/4 inch with low ES and not much load development yet .

Jul 23, 2018 · Keep the 270 win barrel, cut a few inches off. Buy some Reloder 26 and watch that gun wake up. 3100-3150 fps with 140's, 3100 fps with 145 gr ELD-X's out of a 22" bbl.

Mar 1, 2024 · Factory 212's and 225's 2740-2775fps. I could see 100fps gain hand loading. This is in a 22" carbon 6.

Feb 18, 2011 · I have a load that shoots1/2 moa in my rifles and a buddies... An M&P 15 16" bbl, an RRA 16" mid-length, and RRA Varmint with a 24" bbl. I used brand new LC brass, 25.3g of Alliant's AR15 Comp powder, any primer, I tested Federal SRP, Winchester WSR, CCI 450 and Remmingtion 7 1/2. Bullets were the 52 SMK, 52 AMax, and 53g VMax bullets.

Nov 18, 2009 · I picked up a Ruger American 22ARC 20” bbl not long ago and have put about 250rounds through it so far. Magneto speed chrono results with Hornady factory ammo 10 shot strings 62s 3150fps 75s 2930fps 88s 2688fps 10shot groups with factory ammo Wind was 5-12mph and switching while shooting...

Jan 21, 2010 · I have a .308 BLR with 18.5" bbl. I get ~2600 with 165gr AB's Haven't shot anything past 300yd with it yet but my ballistic table suggests my loads should have adequate velocity for expansion to 500yd. The .308 is a very efficient cartridge. From what I understand, it only needs an 18" barrel for a complete burn with mid-hvy bullets.

Apr 3, 2004 · Weatherby on their website says No to free floating a barrel under#3 contour . My Vanguard has a #2 (22/250)contour. I'm awaiting shipment on a Bell & Carlson medalist stock. This rifle with tupperware stocks surpasses their guarantee of 3 shots MOA at 100 yds . Thinking maybe I should just...

Nov 8, 2023 · My approach to barrel length is a little more complicated than asking around. In QuickLoad, I'll set a 26" barrel to begin, and run powder what ifs -for highest velocity -with 104% load density -at SAAMI max pressure -with a given bullet.

Jun 3, 2023 · One of my gunsmith contacts has been getting some really impressive results with the 7 prc. On a 24" barrel with N570/195 EOL's seeing 2930-2940's.

Oct 1, 2024 · Alternatives to cold hammer forged (CHF) barrels ? ref: " All Sako rifles, feature match-grade cold hammer forged barrels. There are many advantages to cold hammer forged (CHF) barrels: they're durable, accurate and have excellent tolerances. The cold hammer forging technique changes the...