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jdscholer · May 13, 2009, 10:44 PM

I've gotta say that I didn't have very good luck with these bullets in my slow twist (1 in 14) rifles. They just didn't group that well.

I first tried them in my Rem 700 .222, which shoots almost everything sub MOA, and wound up with 2-3 inch groups.

So I says, "What the heck. I'll just try them in my 218 Bee." This rifle isn't exactly a one holer; usually groups around 1 1/2 inches. But with the Varmint Grenades we shot a solid six inches at 100 yards.

Now I didn't try a bunch of different powders, just the two that usually work well with these guns. (four different charge weights for each rifle) Also these rifles aren't real barn burners compared to 223's, 22-250's, etc.. Maybe they need high velocity and slow twist.?? Idunno.

Anyone had any better luck than me? jd

May 13, 2009, 10:44 PM	#9
jdscholer Senior Member Join Date: March 23, 2008 Location: Jefferson State Posts: 1,197	I've gotta say that I didn't have very good luck with these bullets in my slow twist (1 in 14) rifles. They just didn't group that well. I first tried them in my Rem 700 .222, which shoots almost everything sub MOA, and wound up with 2-3 inch groups. So I says, "What the heck. I'll just try them in my 218 Bee." This rifle isn't exactly a one holer; usually groups around 1 1/2 inches. But with the Varmint Grenades we shot a solid six inches at 100 yards. Now I didn't try a bunch of different powders, just the two that usually work well with these guns. (four different charge weights for each rifle) Also these rifles aren't real barn burners compared to 223's, 22-250's, etc.. Maybe they need high velocity and slow twist.?? Idunno. Anyone had any better luck than me? jd __________________ "We're all dummies, just in different ways." Old Okie Philosopher