Rockydoc
Well-Known Member
I tested 2 loads that were the same except for the diameter of the bullet.
Ruger #1 30-30
NEI 173 GC without the gas check. (this is a clone of 31141 I think). Powder Coated Smoke's JD Green
7.2 gr Bullseye. OAL 2.53"
Comparing .3085" to .310". Muzzle velocity for each load was 1316 fps
Group size @ 100 yards
.3085" 2.5"
.310" 1.56"
I should now test the same .310" load changing only the addition of a gas check. [ Edit: see post #31 for this follow-up}
Visually the target was blurry, but everything is blurry to me right now. I don't think the scope is the problem. My eyes have been very dry for the last several months.
For comparison of loads purposes, my eyes were just as dry for one load as they were for the other so the test was still useful.
Besides a 1.56" @ 100 yd. group will hit a deer in the neck, blurry eyes or not. No gas check even!
Ruger #1 30-30
NEI 173 GC without the gas check. (this is a clone of 31141 I think). Powder Coated Smoke's JD Green
7.2 gr Bullseye. OAL 2.53"
Comparing .3085" to .310". Muzzle velocity for each load was 1316 fps
Group size @ 100 yards
.3085" 2.5"
.310" 1.56"
I should now test the same .310" load changing only the addition of a gas check. [ Edit: see post #31 for this follow-up}
Visually the target was blurry, but everything is blurry to me right now. I don't think the scope is the problem. My eyes have been very dry for the last several months.
For comparison of loads purposes, my eyes were just as dry for one load as they were for the other so the test was still useful.
Besides a 1.56" @ 100 yd. group will hit a deer in the neck, blurry eyes or not. No gas check even!
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