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Old 01-24-2016, 06:24 AM
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Originally Posted by bronko22000
IMO I would cast a few bullets and try them out with different loads. Start at 70 gr of FFFg and work your way up. You can also try putting a felt wad between powder and bullet. That sometimes improves accuracy but not always.
Thanks Bronco. I have tried 70-80gr of 3F in my rifle with a 500gr .451" bullet but no luck. Haven't thought about a felt wad though, do I need to lube the wad?
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