ORIGINAL: VAboy
Thanks for the replies. The bases were installed when I got the gun and the owner told me that they were "there to stay". Should I be using 100 gr of 777? And are the Hornady 240 sabots ok or should I try something else?
VAboy,
It would surprise me if the 700 couldn't handle 100 grains. Even so, I don't use more than I think isreasonably sufficient to do the job with proper placement. If you are not likely to be shooting over 100 yards, you could try 80 grains loose, or even less. Believe it or not, as little as 60 grains of 777 will propel the 240 xtp to greater than 1650 fps and deliver in excess of 875 ft-lbs at 100 yards. Shot placement (accuracy)is the most important part of the equation. So you could reduce your charge and save your shoulder a little recoil and your wallet a little money.
If youhave beenshooting .429 xtps, you mayconsidergettinga box of .451 or .452 xtps and some high quality Magnum sabots. I rarely hear positive remarks about the .429 xtps though I have no experience with them.
Good luck!