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Cheapo · October 22, 1999, 02:45 AM

43.0 gr. WW 748
CCI standard LR primers
Sierra 168-gr HPBT Matchkings
G.I. Match brass, or ball brass sorted to the central +/- 1 standard deviation in weight.

All assembled on a Dillon 550B using Lee dies.

2-inch 5-round groups at 200 measured yards on several occasions, using iron sights. Goes 2625 FPS at 85 F from a 1:12 twist.

Am thinking about switching to GI 173s for cheaper practice, and the new Sierra 175 for serious work.

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October 22, 1999, 02:45 AM	#7
Cheapo Senior Member Join Date: November 19, 1998 Posts: 986	43.0 gr. WW 748 CCI standard LR primers Sierra 168-gr HPBT Matchkings G.I. Match brass, or ball brass sorted to the central +/- 1 standard deviation in weight. All assembled on a Dillon 550B using Lee dies. 2-inch 5-round groups at 200 measured yards on several occasions, using iron sights. Goes 2625 FPS at 85 F from a 1:12 twist. Am thinking about switching to GI 173s for cheaper practice, and the new Sierra 175 for serious work. [This message has been edited by Cheapo (edited October 22, 1999).]