Author: Shamu
Subject: Light bullets in the .303 British.
Posted: 06 September 2013 at 3:02pm
I tried a few of the 130 Gr .311" Norma bullets at the range today.
Subject: Light bullets in the .303 British.
Posted: 06 September 2013 at 3:02pm
I tried a few of the 130 Gr .311" Norma bullets at the range today.
They did feed well enough as long as I seated them way out (3.013") & the velocity was impressive to say the least, even with a mid-range load. 2900FPS @ 10 feet from a .303![Cool]( "Cool")
with no pressure signs & mild recoil.
with no pressure signs & mild recoil.However the accuracy was bloody horrible! 2 seperate 1/2" vertical by 12" horizontal "strings"![Confused]( "Confused")
I've never had such a glaring horizontal dispersion before, ever. It wasn't a rifle related issue, both my regular 150 Gr & a test with the Sierra Matchkings were nice tight circular groups. I have no way to account for the horrible spread horizontally with the 130 Gr Norma's.
I've never had such a glaring horizontal dispersion before, ever. It wasn't a rifle related issue, both my regular 150 Gr & a test with the Sierra Matchkings were nice tight circular groups. I have no way to account for the horrible spread horizontally with the 130 Gr Norma's.