Zastava223rem
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Have a Defiance Deviant Tactical build being finished up with a Bartlein 1:8 twist 5R Medium Palma barrel and want to start load development while I wait for my stock to be made.
I have most of my components including Lapua brass, CCI450 Primers, and Varget powder (Also a ton of H4350 if needed).
My question is, what does everyone shoot as far as bullets? I am told with the twist and limited capacity, 130 gr is about max. I ordered the 1:8 because I know it will stabilize everything from 120-140 well, just want to be sure I do it right. I am not against a tipped bullet but most 130's seem to be OTMs. Price isnt really a factor within reason. I was looking at Lapua Scenars, Sierra SMK and TMK, maybe a Berger of some sort
I want the most consistency as possible. If it matters, my dies are a Redding Type "S" Neck Bushing set.
I have most of my components including Lapua brass, CCI450 Primers, and Varget powder (Also a ton of H4350 if needed).
My question is, what does everyone shoot as far as bullets? I am told with the twist and limited capacity, 130 gr is about max. I ordered the 1:8 because I know it will stabilize everything from 120-140 well, just want to be sure I do it right. I am not against a tipped bullet but most 130's seem to be OTMs. Price isnt really a factor within reason. I was looking at Lapua Scenars, Sierra SMK and TMK, maybe a Berger of some sort
I want the most consistency as possible. If it matters, my dies are a Redding Type "S" Neck Bushing set.