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Offline bigvarmnt

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Still Trying
« on: August 30, 2009, 04:52:38 AM »
Tried three loads in Dick's S.G. Camo 223. Did a little work on the forend the other night. Think the fit was too tight. Adjusted the scope down the required amount of clicks from the high P.O.I. I shot before. 1 click left was about 1 inch. Scope may not be as bad as I thought (For Free). Still not a Leuie! I was hoping the trigger would lighten up on its own. Have just shot 50 rounds through the barrel. Cleaning brass now, then trimming and prepping all. Probably should have trimmed them all first, but they were new and I measured and loaded them in close to same length lots. Looks like I'll have to make the first two shots count as the third seems to have a mind of its own. That's OK for a single shot though. A little pilot error in there I'm sure.
Tim, I have a RCBS trigger pull scale. Do I just pull straight back with authority so as not to mess up the trans. bar? Will this give an accurate reading. On my bolts I just ease it back till they break. Thanks Mike   
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Re: Still Trying
« Reply #1 on: August 30, 2009, 05:25:16 AM »
Looks like you're getting there, the barrel needs more rounds down the tube tho likely, and you can tune those loads a bit working up in .5gr or even .3gr increments. Trigger pull weight should be tested with a steady pull, you're not testing function of the trigger group to get it to fire, just the pull weight. ;) Just be aware that when you get below 3-3½lbs, you may have problems with in not firing consistently, the lower you go, the more risk, and the pull weight will lighten over time, another reason to not go too low.

Tim
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Re: Still Trying
« Reply #2 on: August 31, 2009, 01:51:27 PM »
I took my .223 bull barreled handi out last night. When I finished I shot 1-3 shot group with 45 gr. remington HP ammo, .564" and 1-3 shot group of reloads, 50 gr Hornady SP over 25 grain BLC-2, .627". I did polish this barrel when new. It only has about 120 rounds through it. Stay with it, it will come around. I did notice that when the barrel starts getting hot, the groups REALLY open up. On the other hand I have a 45 long colt that is trying my patience. Good luck. JamesIII
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Re: Still Trying
« Reply #3 on: August 31, 2009, 08:52:45 PM »
Diddo on the barrel polishing, it can save you a lot of money and aggrevation if other methods don't seem to be working. Especially in the 223.




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Re: Still Trying
« Reply #4 on: September 01, 2009, 04:34:26 PM »
Polished the bore when I got it. Gonna clean it good and polish a little more. Think the fore end was a little of the problem. Leaving the trigger alone for now. Got the triggers on my bolts pretty light. Doubt I should try that on the Handis.  It seems heavier than before. May be my imagination. Gonna pick one bullet to work with now. May try one shot (groups?) since that's what the gun is for. Gonna have to make do with the scope for now.
James III you got some good groups there.  Good luck with that Long Colt.
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Re: Still Trying
« Reply #5 on: September 01, 2009, 04:52:41 PM »
keep working on it. it will come around
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