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That's some good looking stuff, Jake.

Shakey Jake wrote: ↑

Tue Apr 06, 2021 7:59 pm

Loaded up 60 rounds of 69gr Sierra HPBT .223 rounds this afternoon.
Jake

Hi Jake,

What do you shoot those 69 SMK’s in and what powder do you use?

put together 150 derringer 38's .... mostly cast wad cutters that I'm trying to get rid of

Hatchdog wrote: ↑

Wed Apr 07, 2021 10:35 am

Shakey Jake wrote: ↑

Tue Apr 06, 2021 7:59 pm

Loaded up 60 rounds of 69gr Sierra HPBT .223 rounds this afternoon.
Jake

Hi Jake,

What do you shoot those 69 SMK’s in and what powder do you use?

I'm using 23.0 gr of Norma 201 powder, CCI BR primer, and Norma brass (from factory loads). I shoot them through my Ruger American All Weather with a Burris 9 powered scope. It's a very accurate rifle for a the price point.
Jake

Loaded up 60 rounds of 69gr Sierra HPBT .223 rounds this afternoon.

Jake, what platform are you shooting and what is the barrel twist.

runnin n gunnin wrote: ↑

Wed Apr 07, 2021 8:31 pm

Loaded up 60 rounds of 69gr Sierra HPBT .223 rounds this afternoon.

Jake, what platform are you shooting and what is the barrel twist.

Hey, good to see ya back on r n g! Been out to the desert lately?

No, its a long and sad story. I had to work . . . .

I have been bumping around the country training, three weeks ago during training, I stepped on a 1/2 inch piece of pipe in the gutter during a rain storm and rolled into the street. That left me a broken rib on the left side. Completed the contract and moved on to the next.

Last December I broke a tooth and in January lost the filling next in the tooth next to it. Since I have been working non stop, no time for the dentist. Finished a course last Friday and my jaw started hurting. By Monday it was swollen up like a poisoned dog. Canceled the second day of training yesterday and went to the dentist (first time since 2013) I have an abscessed tooth, and will have two root canals and three crowns next week.

The good news, I had to cancel training this week and next, so I am finally getting some rest, bad news is, won't get paid.

Did I mention, I HATE DENTISTS ! ! !

I am finishing up this session of contracts by Mid June and plan on three months of R&R and back to the bench and range. Hopefully the primer issue will have lightened up. I also have a CZ-USA exposed hammer 12 gauge coach gun on order. I am looking at components and load data to load up some Brass hulls. (I'm a traditionalist). Interestingly, I still have a Lee Loader I bought for twenty bucks in 1973 for the 12 gauge and turns out its the go to system for brass hulls. Who knew?

Thanks for asking RT,

runnin n gunnin wrote: ↑

Wed Apr 07, 2021 9:28 pm

I also have a CZ-USA exposed hammer 12 gauge coach gun on order.

I'm really looking forward to your reports on your exposed hammer shotgun ... I've always wanted one

You got it r n g! You hang in there, take care of yourself and keep us posted when you can. Heading to the desert in a couple of weeks[finally!], and can't wait! We'll be talking.

You bet, weather should be great for ya. I'll post up when I get the Coach gun. Its been a long wait but I am really looking forward to it. One of the reasons I've been working !