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Ive been shooting turkey shoots since I was 9 years old with asavage pump 22. Im 60years old and still winning with the same old gun.Thanks for building such a fine fire arm.
i do not reload, and i know i should. 64 years old? i do own a savage f/tr. i would like to know bullet weght,and reloading info.etc. i know this is asking a lot but i would like to shoot one shoot off before i am to load. i shoot federals 168 bthp now. but need some refinement. if you can help, thank you paul stahlman
The Berger 155.5 grain bullet is a good all-around choice to reload with. It can give you excellent accuracy from 300 all the way out to 1000 yards (and beyond). The 168 grain bullet will do well out to 600 yards (what it was designed to do), but will NOT be your best bet out past 900 yards. I’d recommend using either Lapua or Winchester brass, as it will hold up the best to repeated loadings.
Try to get your velocity for the 155.5 up around 2950 or above for best wind cutting ability at long-range. For short range (600 yards and in), look for the best accuracy group, maximum velocity is less important there.
Hope this helps,
Darrell
Darrell Buell
Darrel Buell is a member of Team Savage and is one of the top long-range shooters in the world. His credentials are to long to list here, but most recently, he captained the F-T/R team that won the 2009 F-Class world championships in Bisley, England.
Ive been shooting turkey shoots since I was 9 years old with asavage pump 22. Im 60years old and still winning with the same old gun.Thanks for building such a fine fire arm.
i do not reload, and i know i should. 64 years old? i do own a savage f/tr. i would like to know bullet weght,and reloading info.etc. i know this is asking a lot but i would like to shoot one shoot off before i am to load. i shoot federals 168 bthp now. but need some refinement. if you can help, thank you paul stahlman
Hey Paul,
The Berger 155.5 grain bullet is a good all-around choice to reload with. It can give you excellent accuracy from 300 all the way out to 1000 yards (and beyond). The 168 grain bullet will do well out to 600 yards (what it was designed to do), but will NOT be your best bet out past 900 yards. I’d recommend using either Lapua or Winchester brass, as it will hold up the best to repeated loadings.
Try to get your velocity for the 155.5 up around 2950 or above for best wind cutting ability at long-range. For short range (600 yards and in), look for the best accuracy group, maximum velocity is less important there.
Hope this helps,
Darrell