Youth's first rifle

B

BuzzH

Very Active Member
Apr 15, 2015
909
952
droptine said:
Buzz, do you know what you're getting for speed with the 120's? My 7-08, I'm shooting 139 sst over 40 gr. H4895 .010 off the lands and getting an average of 2660 fps. Of 11 consecutive shots, only 8 fps spread. And can hit a 6" plate all day long at 500 yds.
Click to expand...
With a starting load of H380 (46.5 grains) 5 shot string through the chrono was 2825...20" spout. Didn't try anything else as the recoil was VERY mild, and it shot good enough.

My 7-08, I get 2850 with 43.0 grains varget and 140 grain accubonds, 24" pacnor. My wifes 7-08, with the same varget load gets 2910, 23" pacnor.
 
droptine

droptine

Active Member
May 19, 2014
236
0
Minnesota
BuzzH said:
With a starting load of H380 (46.5 grains) 5 shot string through the chrono was 2825...20" spout. Didn't try anything else as the recoil was VERY mild, and it shot good enough.

My 7-08, I get 2850 with 43.0 grains varget and 140 grain accubonds, 24" pacnor. My wifes 7-08, with the same varget load gets 2910, 23" pacnor.
Click to expand...
Ok mine is a browning x-bolt, 22" barrel. Can't seem to get them to fly much faster, but I guess I'm not too hung up on the speed as they shoot really nice.
I did try some 120 gr. Nosler BT that shot nice and they were right in the 2900 fps catagory. I also tried some 120 gr. Barnes ttsx that were about the same.
 
mcseal2

mcseal2

Veteran member
Mar 1, 2011
1,171
195
midwest
buckbull said:
Most of the complaints I have read concerning the Ruger American is the stock; especially if you put a bipod on it. the forend will flex and hit the barrel pretty easily so its claimed. Lots of youtube videos on what people are doing to stiffen the stock. Rumor has it that ruger has stiffened the stock, but I haven't read proof of that. Boyds makes a wood stock for the ruger american that would fix the issue. But then, if your spending another $120 to replace the stock why not just buy a tikka or weatherby. I've had my eye on the ruger american predator for a dedicated coyote gun but reluctant to buy the american due to the stock issue since I'd probably want to have a bipod on that rifle.
Click to expand...
That is true on the Ruger Americans I've shot. I am careful not to put to much downpressure on it and get by. I run sticks and not a bipod on them partly for that reason.
 
Finsandtines

Finsandtines

Very Active Member
Jun 16, 2015
586
177
Florida
Actually did check Buds. Ended up going back and picking up the Ruger American. Can't wait to see his face Sunday morning. Thanks for all the help.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Top Bottom