I used 52.2 grains H4350 with those 180gr hornady's and they did excellent this evening when it was cooler out. First 2 shots into the same hole and the 3rd shot opened it up to a 3/8" center to center group.

If i reload tomorrow i will try the 165 grain Sierra boat tails.

Are the boat tails still available? We havent bought those since i believe 1995 or 1996

Those Bergara barrels do shoot good though, i may have to look at a Scout in either 270 or 06 and go rifle hunting one of these years.

I first started reloading with pop back in 1955. Boy was that a long time ago?!?!?

I reload all my centerfire rounds I shoot now. I don't care much for commercial loads.

more like i dont care for commercial prices!!

Then again the bullet tips are getting out of hand these days. Then theres the finding primers issue.

Probably got to do with quality levels and capabilities

i dont have any hard times with my muzzle loaders. I dont need after market parts to make them shoot clean and or reliable with blackhorn