M305 Handloads report

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I worked up some loads for the M305 using some 'standard' loads. One was 42 grains IMR 4895, Fed 210 primer, 168 grain match, and the other was 41.5 grains H4895, BR2 primer, 168 grn match. They shot good at ~1.5+ MOA. Not sure I should really expect more from the rifle. (Now to figure out how to post pics!) MV for both is around the 2500 fps, chronied.

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What range are you shooting? Irons or glass?

I'm sure some will disagree but I wouldn't bother with the BR 2 primers. CCI 200's or WLR will work fine and save you a buck or so (I think).

I've been using Photobucket. It's easy to get the link to just the pic and insert it.
 
redshooter said:
What range are you shooting? Irons or glass?

I'm sure some will disagree but I wouldn't bother with the BR 2 primers. CCI 200's or WLR will work fine and save you a buck or so (I think).

I've been using Photobucket. It's easy to get the link to just the pic and insert it.
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I was shooting from 100 meters, scoped. The load with the WLR primer shoots just as good. H4895 appers to be more consistent. I found the IMR 4895 opens up now and then. I'm actually shooting 168 grn Matrix rebated boat tail bonded core bullets. Good for both paper and hunting though my Hornady match loads shoot just as good and are a bit cheaper for paper. I'll give CCI200 a try.
 
I had my best results with IMR 8208, Lapua brass, Lapua 167 HPBT and CCI primers. If you ever have some extra cash, try a batch.
Cycles nice with the extra pressure of the 8208.
 
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