Light weight charge - what bullet?

MountainDevil54 · 03-08-2011, 10:03 AM

I had a guy pm me asking for some help. Hes shooting the V1 Accura and his son is doing a young hunter education challenge http://www.moyhec.com/

They limit them to 60 grains MAX of powder " Hes using BH209" and lead bullets " sabots are ok as long as they are lead"

With the 60 grain limit, my initial thinking was a big heavy conical in the 348+ range all the way up to 460 grain.

Max range they shoot is 75 yards.

Your thoughts?

Muley Hunter · 03-08-2011, 10:15 AM

They're shooting at targets. A heavy bullet isn't needed.

60 gr of BH 209 is plenty of power to keep a lighter bullet shooting flat, and he'll like the recoil better.

MountainDevil54 · 03-08-2011, 11:14 AM

its not shooting flat i worry about, its grouping. Some of the lighter bullets just wont shoot with low powder charges. I think the heavier bullet would offer better accuracy with the lower powder charge.

Gm54-120 · 03-08-2011, 11:14 AM

Sorry but in the Accura manual it warns against full bore bullets that heavy

builder459 · 03-08-2011, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by MountainDevil54

its not shooting flat i worry about, its grouping. Some of the lighter bullets just wont shoot with low powder charges. I think the heavier bullet would offer better accuracy with the lower powder charge.

MD, my son shoots the .250 gr gold dots and the cheap lead .260 gr bullets that came with the lil wolverine with 65 gr with real good accuracy.i would suggest some .250 gr XTP's. a conical with it's recoil is not a good choice for a young shooter IMHO. RECOIL lol!

builder459 · 03-08-2011, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Gm54-120

Sorry but in the Accura manual it warns against full bore bullets that heavy

GM, when i was helping out a fellow so cal person learn the ropes of M/L. i read his manual and it indeed states no full bore lead over .400 gr. and 300 gr saboted. i really think that is meant when using max charges of BP subs. as you know i am not a CVA fan lol.. but i can't see any issues with heavier conicals and reasonable charges of powder.. Ray

flounder33 · 03-08-2011, 11:34 AM

I would bet that the 295 grain PB would shoot great out of that rifle with a light load. There is only one way to find out for sure.

Gm54-120 · 03-08-2011, 11:44 AM

builder459

I would take a guess that it is totally safe too. My comment was more in jest in this thread but getting it approved in writing from CVA would be interesting. Flounders suggestion is probably the best. That load should be fine and easy for a novice.

MountainDevil54 · 03-08-2011, 11:50 AM

keep in mind that the 400gr limit is with 150gr pellet.

I just finished shooting the 295 - 60gr BH209 load at 50 yards and my 2-3-4 shot were under 7/8" center to center. SHot #1 i dont count on this rifle as it still uses oil in the bore to protect against rust.

Trying some 360 lee minies.

Gm54-120 · 03-08-2011, 11:54 AM

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keep in mind that the 400gr limit is with 150gr pellet.

Could you please show me that in writing from CVA. My manual does not specify that nor does the new online manual. Better yet maybe a CVA rep can post it here so we read it directly from them.

I still think Flounders suggestion is correct and a good choice for a novice to learn.