07-24-2021, 10:28 PM
(This post was last modified: 07-24-2021, 10:31 PM by Thelaststraw.)
Well noob learned a lesson today that I'm sure many of the more experienced guys here already knew. I don't have a chrono currently so no numbers to share but will say they shoot. For starters, the variance in OAL or base to ogive isn't as bad as I heard in the past of the Match Burners....did I mention they are cheap!? Barnes must have stepped up their QC nowadays. In the 50 rounds I loaded last night I had a couple that were 2-3 thou longer than the rest which brings up the biggie. They are LONG and have to be loaded to magazine length which puts the taper of the boat tail at or just below the neck. With 29.5 gr of Leverevolution there is room still, 30.1 gr is getting close. It's probably a little hot at 30.1 gr but I saw no I'll effects on the brass and they shot great. If I remember correctly though, Lever can get a little spicy real quick when getting into this area?
Not much more to add, but I had two 5 shot MOA groups at 100 after an initial to check gas block settings since I started using my Form 1 can today. Also had two ~3" groups at 200 which is a first for me since I've never shot paper past 100 before. Also first round hits on 12" steel at 400, 500, and 600 yard steel. It's predictable for me but I'm still doping my rifle.
TLDR--- they shoot, but magazine length makes powder choice a consideration
Not much more to add, but I had two 5 shot MOA groups at 100 after an initial to check gas block settings since I started using my Form 1 can today. Also had two ~3" groups at 200 which is a first for me since I've never shot paper past 100 before. Also first round hits on 12" steel at 400, 500, and 600 yard steel. It's predictable for me but I'm still doping my rifle.
TLDR--- they shoot, but magazine length makes powder choice a consideration