I finally got a hold of some new Hornady FPB's.(Scheel's). I've been anxious to try them. Ishot most of a box yesterday along sidemy 338power belts. Today shot some more and took pictures. Keep in mind, this is still prep for my CO elk trip.

All shooting was off a bench at 100 yd. with my KRB. Unfortunately, there was a 15-20 mph cross-wind which seemed to blow my groups a little left when compared to yesterday. The 338 gr. powerbelts were sitting on top of 110 gr. of ffg T-7. The FPB's were propelled by 100 gr. of the same stuff. Open sights, regular Win. 209 primers, one spit patch and one dry patch between loads. Tips cut off the FPB's.


The first two powerbeltswent in toone ragged hole at 11:00 on the edge of the bull. The last one nicked the tape on the upper left corner. The 3 FPB's printed a nice 2 3/4" group at the right height, but about 5" left. I'll need to adjust my sights a little right if I go with them. One thing I've noticed is that there are no flyers in the FBP groups

Loadingthe FPB's was pretty easy, I'd say easier than Great Plains Conicals. The trick, though is to get them perfectly alligned with the bore. If they're a little ascew, they won't go in. Even though getting them into the muzzle was easier, they required more force to send them down the barrel. They seated with plenty of pressure.
Now I'm in a quandry. Do I stick to the pb's or jump ship to the FPB's? Either way, I suspect more shooting is in order.