NitroX
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| 03/05/21 03:50 AM |
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Re: Double Rifle Regulation, Handloading & Other Topics
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Very nice John:
My experience with double's is limited, however my one and only rifle was regulated with factory Hornady spire point ammo and was, I suppose acceptable but I was not happy. I discovered that by switching to a round nose bullet, and handloading groups shrunk considerable. Small changes can make huge differences.
Bob
Bob, that is interesting. What brand rifle and cartridge was it?
I use 287 gr Protected Point SPs in my 9.3x74R and plan to use Woodleigh 180 gr SPs in my .30-06.
The first because those bullets were available at the time. I plan to try 320 gr RNSPs soon.
For the .30-06, Woodleigh do not make a 180 gr RNSP so using the pointed bullets. A 180 gr .30-06 makes a good sambar rifle, plus red deer and not too heavy for medium sized deer. 200 or 220 gr RNSPs would be better for sambar. But I usually use a 150 gr for medium game so a 180 gr makes a good compromise.
I am also buying some 240 gr .30 Woodleigh RNSPs and plan to try those as well. I don't remember if FMJs are also available. if so I have ordered a box. A 240 gr .30 in RNSP and FMJ should make a .30-06 a good buffalo rifle for 90% of circumstances.
PS Not a double rifle, but also trying some 250 gr Woodleigh RNSPs for the 8mm as well. Makes it the equivalent of a .318 WR.