ronlaughlin

The other day i had a chance to shoot the new Federal 50 caliber 270g bullet using the Dream Season. On a windy day, three shots were taken at 200 yard, and it shot OK at 200 yard.











This led to questions about whether this particular rifle had a QLA that would accurately shoot conical bullets. Today i tried the rifle a second time shooting the Maxihunter bullets.











Both times shooting the Maxhunter from this rifle resulted in fliers--one could conclude the QLA of this rifle is not suitable for shooting conical, but is OK for shooting the new Federal muzzle loading bullet.

Muley Hunter

I talked to Federal today about the bullet. My main questions were about BC, and expansion.

He told me they tested it at 100yd in ballistic gel, and expansion was perfect. They used 80gr of Black magic, so a fairly light load.

BC is kind of disappointing at .164 compared to the Barnes 250gr T-EZ which is .195

cayugad

I never could get maxi hunters to shoot well. Nice job!!

ronlaughlin

Hmm..if there was a different conical around here to try, seems it should be done.

ronlaughlin

Still.. that is plenty good enough for iron sights in Colorado is it not? Myself, i probably won't hunt with them, bein's we can use sabot here. Probably, i will hunt with them fragmenting Deep Curl when the time comes.

Muley Hunter

Yes, it's good enough. Even if I use a scope I probably wouldn't shoot more that 100yds. Half of that for a peep.

lemoyne

That is one bullet I never got to shot in anything.

BOYWONDER

Not to hijack the thread, but why don't conical bullets like the QLA?

Muley Hunter

It's more like some TC's don't like conicals. CVA's shoot them fine as do other makes.

TC has a problem with keeping the QLA lined up with the bore.

BOYWONDER

Last post. Now I know why my renegade hates conicals, but loves PRB.