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John E Rupert
06-22-2009, 07:03 PM
This morning got equipment out and did some more testing with the 204. The technial data follows.
Rifle Reminton VS SFII-26", chrono Oehler 34, Kestrel 400.
Time 08:40 hrs, temp 71.9 deg., hum 74.8%, baro 29.87, density altitude 2221 ft, altitude 796 ft.
Hornady factory 40 gr. load.
avg. 3707 fps.
es. 31 fps.
sd. 16 fps.
Hornady factory 32 gr. load.
avg. 4132 fps.
es. 36 fps.
sd. 19 fps.
Hand load 32 gr. Sierria, 26.8 grs RE 10X, CCI BR4 primers, oal 2.330, brass Nosler once fired.
avg. 4153 fps.
es. 80 fps.
sd. 40 fps.
using bullet, oal, primer as above but 25.8 grs. RE 10X
avg. 4008 fps.
es. 74 fps.
sd. 28 fps.
I feel this rifle will need 26.1 grs. RE 10X. Totla rds threw barrel before test was 169..