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Offline Ethan

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Bullet powder combo
« on: March 15, 2010, 05:17:53 PM »
I want to try new loads out of my CVA stagehorn. Just wanted to know what your guys favorite powder-bullet is. Right now I am shooting 100 grains . of Jim Shockey's gold and 250 grain shockwave bullets.
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Re: Bullet powder combo
« Reply #1 on: March 16, 2010, 07:59:45 AM »
and how is that load shooting?

my cva staghorn really loved 80gr pyrodex rs and the 295gr powerbelt. very accurate load in the rifle.
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Re: Bullet powder combo
« Reply #2 on: March 29, 2010, 12:30:28 PM »
it shoot about 1.25 In. groups at 100 yards but I want to see if I can make it shoot better
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Re: Bullet powder combo
« Reply #3 on: April 01, 2010, 02:48:23 AM »
 That Shockey's gold is weak powder. If you have 209 primer ignition why not mover over to Blackhorn 209? The bullet you have is fine. I did a chronograph test with JSG powder a while back. I don't have the data right here but it was 100s(300+) slower than a comparable B209 charge AND very erratic. Yes I know speed isn't everything.
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Re: Bullet powder combo
« Reply #4 on: April 01, 2010, 06:07:17 AM »
I am also going to get a new scope for it to I will get a Nikon Omega or Bushnell XLT not sure which though. I Think I will try Barnes Bullets with Blackhorn 209
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Re: Bullet powder combo
« Reply #5 on: April 01, 2010, 06:35:54 AM »
I would try less powder! Ain't nothin that can't be killed with 50 grains of BP.
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