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Alright... Here's what I'm working with.
Christensen Mesa Model 14 - 24" 1:8 twist barrel
Barnes LRX 127 gr
Hornady Brass
Remington 9.5M primers
42.8 grains H4350
Seated .050 off lands
ES 18 fps (recent 10 shot group)
SD 5.4 fps (same 10 shot group)
Avg velocity is 2892 fps
The rifle shoots a 1/3 MOA 4 shot group at 100 yards with this configuration. I am getting a very slight ejector mark on the brass, but no primer cratering and no sticky bolt when ejecting the case. Hodgdon's website has the max load at 42.3 grains with pressures at 60,400. By jumping up a half a grain, am I over the 62k that SAAMI lists as max? Knowing that the Barnes mono bullets require speed to function, I'm trying to keep the speed high out to 500 and 600 yards for antelope and deer. I REALLY do like this configuration, but don't want to break anything.
I appreciate everyone's input.
Christensen Mesa Model 14 - 24" 1:8 twist barrel
Barnes LRX 127 gr
Hornady Brass
Remington 9.5M primers
42.8 grains H4350
Seated .050 off lands
ES 18 fps (recent 10 shot group)
SD 5.4 fps (same 10 shot group)
Avg velocity is 2892 fps
The rifle shoots a 1/3 MOA 4 shot group at 100 yards with this configuration. I am getting a very slight ejector mark on the brass, but no primer cratering and no sticky bolt when ejecting the case. Hodgdon's website has the max load at 42.3 grains with pressures at 60,400. By jumping up a half a grain, am I over the 62k that SAAMI lists as max? Knowing that the Barnes mono bullets require speed to function, I'm trying to keep the speed high out to 500 and 600 yards for antelope and deer. I REALLY do like this configuration, but don't want to break anything.
I appreciate everyone's input.
