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Post by dhd on May 17, 2021 12:39:19 GMT -5
Out standard range for shooting the single actions is 50 yards regardless of sighting system. We've been talking about moving the bench to 100 yards to see what the FA's will do, so we pulled it there this morning. My shooting partner and I each have a FA83 in 357 and both are scoped. His has a Leupold 4× and mine has a Leupold 2.5-8. My FA97 327 also has a 2.5-8 (the scope is almost as big as the revolver).
For the 357's we mainly shot jacketed Sierra and Hornady 180 grain silhouette bullets with H110. The 327 was shot with either MP 314-640 115gr GCHP or the Sledgehammer GCHP that were powder coated. In my case I can't say that the 357 will outshoot the 327 as they both can shoot under 2". As long as I don't rush a shot, palm sized groups we easy. We have a lot of different sized steel targets hung at the berm and the 3" pieces can be played with as long as I waited for them to stop swinging. I wish the triggers were less than the 3 pounds or so that they are now.
Next up we're going to build a shooting trailer so we don't have to move the bench. We'll see what these revolvers will do at 200 and 300 yards. The scope I have on my 83 357 has the target turret so it's just a matter of turning the knob and I'll have to get that turret installed on the 97 327 (I hope Leupold still does this).
This is a fun new thing for me.
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Post by dutchman on May 17, 2021 15:33:45 GMT -5
Sounds like a fun day for sure.
Could you share how many grains of H110 your load has?
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Post by bradshaw on May 17, 2021 16:27:57 GMT -5
Out standard range for shooting the single actions is 50 yards regardless of sighting system. We've been talking about moving the bench to 100 yards to see what the FA's will do, so we pulled it there this morning. My shooting partner and I each have a FA83 in 357 and both are scoped. His has a Leupold 4× and mine has a Leupold 2.5-8. My FA97 327 also has a 2.5-8 (the scope is almost as big as the revolver). For the 357's we mainly shot jacketed Sierra and Hornady 180 grain silhouette bullets with H110. The 327 was shot with either MP 314-640 115gr GCHP or the Sledgehammer GCHP that were powder coated. In my case I can't say that the 357 will outshoot the 327 as they both can shoot under 2". As long as I don't rush a shot, palm sized groups we easy. We have a lot of different sized steel targets hung at the berm and the 3" pieces can be played with as long as I waited for them to stop swinging. I wish the triggers were less than the 3 pounds or so that they are now. Next up we're going to build a shooting trailer so we don't have to move the bench. We'll see what these revolvers will do at 200 and 300 yards. The scope I have on my 83 357 has the target turret so it's just a matter of turning the knob and I'll have to get that turret installed on the 97 327 (I hope Leupold still does this). This is a fun new thing for me. ***** dhd.... good show. Worth your posting a report with photos & load detail, and any notes on your scope adjustments and shooting technique. David Bradshaw |
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Post by dhd on May 17, 2021 17:02:35 GMT -5
Good point. I should have included more information, but I didn't even consider taking and pictures.
Both of the 83's have the Action Job done to them so the triggers are decent and handle about the same. Mine is a 6" and the other is a 7.5". They'll both shoot similar loads to the same accuracy level with minor preferences (at 50 yards say 1" on the steel for 5 shots). Loads used were all Starline brass, either Fed 200M or CCI 550 (I shoot the 550's), old Hornady 180 grain Silhouette and Sierra 180 grain Tournament Master, and H110. I was shooting 15 grains and my shooting partner used 16 grains. The reason for the difference in powder weights is my 83 prefers a slightly lighter charge at 50 yards and that's what we had loaded up. I did shoot a few cylinders or Accurate Molds 36-176D, 15 grains of H110, and 550's and they were close enough to the jacketed bullets to explore more. I will use a Profile Crimp die for crimping chores but don't try to put a crease in my bullets. Next time I'll go up in charges and see what will happen. It's not like I can put too much H110 in there.
We shoot off of a rest we made that uses an adjustable sporter rifle front bag and a leather "brick" under our hands. It's close to removing the shooter from the equation, but not quite. You still have to drive it. I didn't find having more power in my scope to be a big help today as I could shoot his 83 about as good (2.5-8× versus 4×).
Having my little 97 going in the mix didn't help either as it handles differently than the 83's. When I was shooting 600 yard Benchrest, I made a point of just shooting one rifle and I obviously forgot the reason today of why I do that. Master one gun at a time....
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