I have almost given up on a .204 I put together. It is an H&R break open and I have fit the barrel myself. It shot well with 32 grain bullets but when I went up to 39 Serrias they tumbled and accuraccy was poor.
The rifle is a 1-12 twist. Maybe too slow for a 39 grain bullet, but Bergers chart for a 35 grain calls for a 1- 14 twist. I don't understand this.
I'm racking my brain with this as many are getting good luck with all sorts of bullets but no one is discussing their twist rate.
I have a lot of time in this gun, so I don't want to give up too soon, but I think a 32 grain is just inviting runners in coyotes, and I don't shoot PD's.
I have pulled the scope off getting ready to part it out but maybe I don't understand enough about it.
Thanks,
Pack
The rifle is a 1-12 twist. Maybe too slow for a 39 grain bullet, but Bergers chart for a 35 grain calls for a 1- 14 twist. I don't understand this.
I'm racking my brain with this as many are getting good luck with all sorts of bullets but no one is discussing their twist rate.
I have a lot of time in this gun, so I don't want to give up too soon, but I think a 32 grain is just inviting runners in coyotes, and I don't shoot PD's.
I have pulled the scope off getting ready to part it out but maybe I don't understand enough about it.
Thanks,
Pack