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257roberts · April 12, 2008, 05:46 PM

Since your rifle has a 22 inch barrel I would probably try a faster burning powder. I use IMR powder exclusively in rifles and would highly advise you to try a middle of the road charge of 4064 or 3031. If you have more problems with accuracy try and fit the cartridge to YOUR chamber. I am sure that you reloading friends can show you how to do this. The cartridge OAL in the book is the SAAMI standard and some or most rifles the bullets can be seated longer. I have also had trouble with the lighter bullets shooting well. Since the bore does not change with bullet weight the heavier bullet is longer and usually shoots better. The felt recoil will be higher with 130 grain bullets, but may shoot well enough that you will be comfortable shooting game at further distances. GOOD LUCK!

April 12, 2008, 05:46 PM	#11
257roberts Member Join Date: December 26, 2006 Posts: 41	Since your rifle has a 22 inch barrel I would probably try a faster burning powder. I use IMR powder exclusively in rifles and would highly advise you to try a middle of the road charge of 4064 or 3031. If you have more problems with accuracy try and fit the cartridge to YOUR chamber. I am sure that you reloading friends can show you how to do this. The cartridge OAL in the book is the SAAMI standard and some or most rifles the bullets can be seated longer. I have also had trouble with the lighter bullets shooting well. Since the bore does not change with bullet weight the heavier bullet is longer and usually shoots better. The felt recoil will be higher with 130 grain bullets, but may shoot well enough that you will be comfortable shooting game at further distances. GOOD LUCK!