I have found my 10mm deer hunting load.
Brass- Starline brass
Bullet- Nosler 200gr JHP
Primer- Federal LP
Powder- Blue Dot 10.0gr
C.O.A.L.- 1.254" w/slight taper crimp
Here is a picture of a three shot group at 7 yards. What are your thoughts? ;D
(http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w203/turbogeo/10mm_zps182ee7b3.jpg) (http://s177.photobucket.com/user/turbogeo/media/10mm_zps182ee7b3.jpg.html)
That's a nice little group, what 'ya shootin'?
Quote from: MCQUADE on August 17 2013 09:17:06 PM MDT
That's a nice little group, what 'ya shootin'?
Thanks, it's a Glock 20sf.
Welcome to the forum and good grouping...Accuracy with Blue Dot is great! 8)
Nice.
For Hunting, I would take it out to 25 yards and see if the accuracy holds up.
Quote from: Steve4102 on August 18 2013 12:02:26 PM MDT
Nice.
For Hunting, I would take it out to 25 yards and see if the accuracy holds up.
I agree. I try to practice within 50 yards but generally only shoot out around 30 yards at deer.
Quote from: Steve4102 on August 18 2013 12:02:26 PM MDT
Nice.
For Hunting, I would take it out to 25 yards and see if the accuracy holds up.
I took it as far as our indoor range would allow, 25 yards. My shoots did open up quite a bit, due to my inability to hold her steady. My group opened up to about 6"+/-. I reloaded 250 rounds of the same charge and will practice in closing my group before I take my G20sf in the field for the first hunt. I have never hunted with a handgun my .270Win has been the caliber of choice.
What would be an acceptable grouping at 25 yards? I was told I should be able to hit a pie tin consistently at 100 yards with a rifle but not sure with a handgun. I would NOT take a shot longer than maybe 50 yards. Thanks -Geo
For me I try to keep groups within a 6ish inch circle (about a pie plate) and that is the distance I am comfortable shooting at. I also try to to keep my shots broadside or quartering away for the deepest penetration or a pass through shot. I find that if I hunt in a similar way to how I bow hunt then all is good. I also love shooting out of my Summit Viper with the rail as a rest.
Very good , Nosler's should hold together pretty well.
Sean