661 Oil Test 32:1 vs 40:1 vs 50:1 ?

[porsche965]

The Barrett Training is on my Bucket List. To purchase and then be trained by the best how to use this would be like going to Oil School lol. (Is there an oil school?) https://barrett.net/training/locations/barrett-manufacturing-facility

In the meantime I'm slowly scratching off The Bucket List-Oil Testing...one bottle at a time.

 

[mdavlee]

All my saws seem happy with 40:1, I see no reason to change. It is like using a 165 gr bullet in a 30-06 while some argue for 180 gr and others argue for 150 gr. My ballistic testing showed that bullet construction is more important than wt, so I actually use a 168 gr Barnes.

208 amax FTW

 

[MustangMike]

I presume you are using it for target shooting??? What powder????

I get excellent accuracy with some of the Nosler bullets, but for penetration, I don't think you will find anything that will compare to the Barnes.

 

[Tor R]

I get excellent accuracy with some of the Nosler bullets, but for penetration, I don't think you will find anything that will compare to the Barnes.

I was reloading my own amunition before, well, still do.
6,5x55, 7x64, 30-06, 375 mag, I simply load with the Oryx bullet. Good accuracy and most important for me, I like the penetration.
Barnes X in s 30-378 though

 

[huskihl]

Oh great. Now it's a bullet thread. You guys could have changed it to something with a few less possibilities. You know..like coffee...or sandwiches

 

[mdavlee]

I presume you are using it for target shooting??? What powder????

I get excellent accuracy with some of the Nosler bullets, but for penetration, I don't think you will find anything that will compare to the Barnes.

300WSM and Rl 22 was a touch over 2800 FPS. On a good day I could keep MOA to 800. I like a lot of the Sierra match king for targets. 69 grain I can keep a 3" 5 shot at 400 yards out of a 16" AR.

Frog lube is best

 

[MustangMike]

I had some very accurate loads with my 270 WSM with RL 22 and Nosler BT 130 gr., but they were hot and the Brass was not holding up, so I switched to a lighter load with 4350. Not quite as accurate, but the brass lasts longer. I was getting 5/16" groups at 100 yds with a hunting rifle (I glass bedded it).

I also have a batch of now discontinued Barnes MRX (Tungston Core) Bullets that I save for hunting with that rifle. They shoot very well, accuracy is very good (better than with the all copper Barnes) and penetration is exceptional. They are also shorter, which is advantages in this round.

Sounds like you do some real nice shooting there!

 

[mdavlee]

Rl 22 was 150 faster than the H4350. I tried 4831SC also. The a max was the most accurate. 3/4" or so at 200 and 2.5" @400 off bipods.

 

[Tor R]

I had some very accurate loads with my 270 WSM with RL 22 and Nosler BT 130 gr., but they were hot and the Brass was not holding up, so I switched to a lighter load with 4350. Not quite as accurate, but the brass lasts longer. I was getting 5/16" groups at 100 yds with a hunting rifle (I glass bedded it).

another thing you may consider is whether the brass is of good quality.
You may be surprised how huge different there is in quality brand to brand.
This may have changed since the time I did lots of reloading, when I compared the brands the one I was most happy with where Lapua, Norma on a second place, but in the caliber you have they may not be avaible at all.

btw, that is a nice group with a hunting rifle.

 

[MustangMike]

Thanks, I was using Winchester brass, and generally my best accuracy was the first neck size after initially fire forming it. I also wait a minute or two between shots so things don't heat up too much.

 

[KG441c]

Anyone use Berger 185gr in a Win. .308 for hunting or would the Berger 168 be better. Around my neck of the woods a shot to 500yds would be very rare and would be clearcut or pipeline/highline shots. Most shots typically within 250yds

 

[MustangMike]

I like the 168 Barnes for hunting, and my 06 groups them in the same place as 165 Rem CL heads, so I can target shoot cheaply.

Contrary to popular believe, penetration is not dependent on bullet wt as much as it is on bullet construction, and the lighter bullets shoot flatter, making it easier to go with a one point sight in for your 250 yards.

 

[Trx250r180]

Hullo

 

[Trx250r180]

Sure wish you could still get this stuff

Oil thread ???

 

[KenJax Tree]

Whatever happened with the Mobil racing 2T that was bought at the mystery auto parts supplier and was overcharged for? Anyone receive their oil yet?

 

[Moparmyway]

Sure wish you could still get this stuff

Oil thread ???
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Hoarder !!

 

[Trx250r180]

Hoarder !!

Not bragging or anything ,but there is more at home in the shop

 

[KenJax Tree]

Oh shut up!!![emoji1]

 

[Moparmyway]

Not bragging or anything ,but there is more at home in the shop

Give a squirrell a nut ......................... want to sell some ?

 

[Andyshine77]

Give a squirrell a nut ......................... want to sell some ?

My brother still has half a quart. $50.00 and its all yours. [emoji6]