Omega45

Mission today was to shoot JSG Super powder but that is another thread. This barrel was aquired from a friend unfired and had the QLA cut off and recrowned by Mike Bellm. Groups were from just 50yds due to the rain but gives me great indication its a shooter. Hopefully the rain will move out and I can get some 100yd groups in tomorrow. I really like the 155gr General bullets. Scott, I still have the modded TAC's and will shoot them at 100yds. Sabotloader, I used your modifed plug for the JSG Super testing and it worked well. I pulled it and did not feel like cleaning so I put the factory plug in for these groups.



195gr Barnes MZ Harvester smooth sabot, 100gr BH209, Fed209A, 3 shot group


155gr General Copper Harvester smooth sabot, 100gr BH209, Win209, 3 shot group


Some here like 5 shot groups so I fired 2 more Generals for effect.

pluckit

Darn tight at 50 yards. Time to stretch that distance and see if YOU can hold that group. Looks like the rifle will be able to.

Semisane

That is EXCELLENT Omega45.

Gm54-120

I love shooting those 40-155gr TACs and Generals. Hardly any recoil and man they shoot good. I only added 30gr of pure lead just to see if i could and if it hurt accuracy. They seem to shoot just as good for me. Barnes REALLY needs to make a 180gr version.

Omega45

I tried to see if General would make a heavier .40 cal bullet but no luck. I think a 185 would be ideal.

lemoyne

Excellant marksmanship.

Gm54-120

If you try going faster, i would really consider knurling them unless they are already really snug. Sabots still looked fine with more powder but groups began to open up for me after 105gr-110gr. I don't think i went much higher than that.

Gm54-120

I forgot to mention, you really need to try the new Nosler 40-200gr JHP. Early testing is showing them to hold up pretty good and they shoot really well even at 2800fps from a SML. I will post a 300 yard impact pic at roughly 2800fps MV after i get to work.

Plus they are slightly cheaper than any other 200gr HP if you get a box of 250. I have high hopes for them in my tighter bore Original and a blue smooth sabot.

Omega45

I am waiting to see some more accuracy testing with the Noslers before I buy 250. From my search it appears Nosler is the only place selling them right now. BTW, snowed last night and still spitting some out ATM. Looks like a good day to stay home and do nothing.

Gm54-120

Grafs has them in stock or they did because they got me mine in a few days. $44/250 is a good deal if they are also a good hunting option.

I found the pic


I can dig up the accuracy pics if you wish.