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Old 08-07-2006 | 04:04 PM
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Default Powder Variation tests




I was testing some bullets a person I met on line sent me. To make sure the test was fair and accurate, I first tested some know bullets to make sure the powder and rifle were all doing their part. I tested Goex 3f, Triple Se7en 3f, Swiss 3f, Pyrodex P, and finally Swiss 2f. I was shooting460 grain BullShop Conicals, 70 grains of each powder, and with wads except for the Swiss 2f powder. CCI #11 caps were used (the non magnum brand).

All the testing was done from my scoped White .504 Ultra Mag with the Nikon Pro Staff scope at 50 yards off a single Caldwell rest bag. What surprised me the most was how relatively similar the White shoots all these different powders. There really was no variation in the POI and the accuracy was more then acceptable no matter what powder I shot. Each of the four shot groups were done and at no time did I swab the barrel clean until I tested the other bullets.
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