Member TorontoAlex
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If you are in the USA I can't help as to where to get the varmint version of the tikka, but in my area (Toronto Canada) pretty much all the local stores, cabelas, bass pro, all have or can order a varmint barrel. I'd be surprised if there was less selection at USA retailers.
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If any powder should be consistent it should be H4350.
Would you say the same about IMR4350?
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Can you guys recommend a good light weight bipod? I found this new NeoPod Ultralight Hunting Bipod and Javelin Bipod. They are pricey.
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Ok sounds good. I have lots of experimenting to do.
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After firing 90 more rounds yesterday I've decided 2lbs seems just fine for me. I'm still used to my Enfield's 10lbs trigger. I like how I can just barely feel it setting before the squeeze makes it go boom.
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Flash hole deburring I never knew there was such a thing! I gave it a shot with a 1/4″ drill bit but it didn't do a great job, more like compressed the burr and shaved a bit off. I guess I need to get the proper tool.
SD 35.4
ES 93What's a good SD? I'm new to this…
I'm pretty sure I'm seating consistently. I can see the edge of cannelures are always lined up with the case for the COL I have at the moment, and measured +-.005 col every 5-10 rounds.
I know the brass is crap. New winchester unfired brass was +-.015″ in length, some were .010 under my lee case trimmer. I tossed about 10 cartridges that were defective new. Right now there stores have slim pickins' in brass. I could have purchased Nosler brass at $1.20/cartridge a couple of days ago but couldn't justify it.
I have a Frankford Arsenal digital scale and I don't like that it's +-.1 grains. I am thinking of getting a manual scale, a guy at the club has a new scale for sale $45 I think. I watched a Youtube series of T-Rex's Sniper 101 where he talks about how his manual scale works within one hundredth of a grain if you look closely. Regardless, I doubt 0.1 grain will make a 90fps difference.
I'm hoping of tightening up my groups some more with my .270win. I tested 9 different loads last week and thought I had found a sweet spot, so tested 90 rounds yesterday thinking my groups would be much better. It turns out it's hit and miss. Now I am wondering if my load development was a total waste of time.
I wonder if replacing the recoil lug would make a difference, as mine has dents on both sides (flipped it around), or if I should at least try making a sheet metal shim as a test to see what will happen.
I will deburr my flash holes, and redo my 9 different loads to see if I get similar groups (I was shooting 3 groups of 3 shots on one page for each load, measured the 3 group sizes and averaged the 3 group sizes, which gave me. If you're interested, have a look at my attached PDF chart and tell me if it makes any sense).
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You could purposely shoot with your eyes on the edge of your reticule to see just how much of an error you actually get. I think I might just try that myself.
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lol that makes perfect sense!
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Check out this video that explains parallax.
Watch this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ziKTDIMCig
I think your muzzle brake may be helping with accuracy because of the reduced recoil and increased rigidity. I shot 90 rounds today and my first 30 were my lower charges and they all shot 1/2 inch to 3/4 inch 3 shot groups.
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Birddog, I have the same scope as yours (blackhawk version but identical). First, focus your reticle till crisp. Then adjust parallax according to your range (100 yards in your case). Your parallax should not be noticeable.
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Sorry for the late reply.
I was not measuring anything, just eyeballing. It could very well be shooter psychology. I am much more focused shooting 300 yards than 100. I just enjoy it more so put more effort into it, now that I think of it.
My buddy told me the bullet may not stabilize till 300 but like someone mentioned it makes no sense for a bullet to shoot tighter groups further away.
I have noticed the recoil lug is pretty messed up and that pisses me right off. So I'll replace that I guess and see what happens. Then load development.
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Ok thanks. My guess is I just need to practice more.
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Yes my groups are about 2 inches wide at 100, 200 and 300 yards. Is this common or do I just need to practice more? I don't have pictures sorry.
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Ok thanks for that. I'm almost done getting set up for reloading myself as I've chosen the Hornady 130gr sst to shoot.
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It's Ellwood Epps in Orillia. They seem to have pretty good selection and excellent service.
After further looking into the TRG mount I'm not sure there's any advantage to using it over the Elite steel rail sold by Mountain tactical.
I am a member of the Oshawa Skeet and Gun club and they have a 300 yard range. I think I was a member of the Ontario Rifle Association cause I got the emails but never participated in any events. I'd really like to take the long range courses / shooting days with them in Barrie, or Milcun in Minden.
Thanks for the heads up with TacOrd. Looks like he knows what he's doing!
