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Offline mt3030

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Browning model 78 accuracy
« on: February 11, 2004, 08:17:33 AM »
Picked up a Browning 78 25-06 (26 inch round barrel) last month. Mounted a 10x Redfield for testing. Have tried Win 120 gr and Federal 117 gr Premium loads. Producing 1 1/2 to 2  inch three shot groups at 100 yards. Is this pretty much what one should expect from these rifles?
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Browning M78 accuracy
« Reply #1 on: February 11, 2004, 08:39:04 AM »
Many shooters have reported accuracy similar towhat you described using factory ammo.  Handloaded ammo should do much better, and the forearm hanger pressure probably needs to be looked at.
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« Reply #2 on: February 11, 2004, 01:23:33 PM »
Try 100 grain loads. I think the length of the heavy bullets is a bit much for the standard 10 inch twist. I have never heard anyone brag about accuracy with 117 or 120 grain 25 caliber bullets.
For an accuracy test try the 100 grain Sierra if you can find it in a factory load. If not consult your manual for the appropriate charge of IMR 4350.

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100 grainer..
« Reply #3 on: February 26, 2004, 07:07:42 AM »
I concur with EDG...try 100gr Sierra with either IMR4350 or H4831...you might be surprised and get subpar as I do with my rifle...BTW, shoot 5 shot groups, not 3...that will tell you more about your loads than 3...good luck

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« Reply #4 on: August 02, 2004, 04:06:50 PM »
mt3030,

I don't have a B78, but my 1885 in 7mm Rem Mag. has turned in groups as small as .6"@100 yds., shooting the Nosler 140 BTip over 65g. RL22. Singleshots can be very accurate.

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« Reply #5 on: August 03, 2004, 07:00:21 AM »
mt 3030 see the other post by mam4061 on the accuracy of these rifles with 100 gr Sierras. I have to second what has already been said here. POW
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« Reply #6 on: August 05, 2004, 03:15:02 PM »
mt3030,

A couple of my cousins each have a Browning A-Bolt chambered in .25-06 and both rifles love the Nosler 100g. Btip. You might give this bullet a try!

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