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One load three rifles (update) on the Savage
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One load three rifles (update) on the Savage
Three different 35 Rem. rifles, a 60ish JC Higgins made by Marlin for Sears, with a 20" barrel. A Marlin 336 RC from '74, that I had chopped to 16.5, and the Savage model 170 from around '80-'81 with the 22" barrel.
Side note, never shot cast through the Savage.
The load is a 200gr cast RFN GC'd, over 34.0 grs. of IMR 3031.
Distance was 55 yds.
RP
Side note, never shot cast through the Savage.
The load is a 200gr cast RFN GC'd, over 34.0 grs. of IMR 3031.
Distance was 55 yds.
RP
Last edited by Vaquero on Wed May 04, 2022 9:39 pm, edited 1 time in total.
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Re: One load three rifles
I have used this load in those two for a while now, and took a decent buck with it and the shorty a couple years ago.
The Higgins is just a Sears brand rifle made by Marlin.
So no real surprise there, but had no clue on the Savage.
I figured it to be low, as I was last using the Hornady LVR ammo in it.
Been some time since I shot the Savage and forgot how long the trigger pull was.
That could be some of it.
RP
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Monte Walsh "You have No idea how little I care".
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Re: One load three rifles
I think you were worn out when you shot the Savage
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Re: One load three rifles
Well they do have a little more ump, than the 38-55.
Hey, Al I'm not the great shooter than some here are....jus' so ya know.
RP
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Re: One load three rifles
Naw, you shoot just fine Randy. I'm thinking the wind kicked in a bit when you were shooting the Savage. Sound about right?
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Re: One load three rifles
Randy if I were you I'd drag that Savage out by itself for a few more rounds. I'd want to know if it was me or the load or the rifle causing that group to open up. I've got to get a handle on it.
Paul
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Re: One load three rifles
Now that's as good a reason to go shooting again in my book. Must find out.
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Re: One load three rifles
I will Paul, suppose to be a rainy week, so little work for me so I may can squeeze in a little shooting between showers.
May drag the ole lead sled out, I use it some when testing loads.
Kind of helps to eliminate a few factors, ya know.
RP
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Re: One load three rifles
Now that sounds like a good plan to burn up some more smokeless powder.
Paul
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