IMR 3031 with 50 Gr Varmint grenade

I shot a few 50 grn VGs over VV N140 out of my 14.5 inch Noveske AR with a 1-7 twist. No catastrophic failures to report. only went to 50m and accuracy was ok
 
After getting word back from the folks at Barnes who told me with IMR 3031 min load was 21.6Gr, max load 24.6
I tried out a couple of groups using 22.0 grains and got good sub-minute results. Another perk was that they flew nearly the same as the 55 gr Winchester that I had been using at 100m. This weekend I hope to test that load for "target effects"
 
I use IMR 3031 exclusivelly in most of my guns. I have had great results using 23 gr. IMR 3031 pushing 50 gr. V-Max thru my .222. and 23.5 gr thru my savage .223 But i do not shoot 50 yard stuff, mainly over 200.
 
Right on, thanx man, perhaps I'll try the extra 1.5 grains to see if it tightens my group.
 
I'm using 25gr IMR 3031 with a 45gr hp with good results if that helps. Max in the lyman book is 25.5+ for both 45 and 50gr bullets. I'm using a 1:9 twist though.
 
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