OzFclass

Hi all, I have just ordered a new barrel a maddco 30inch number 6 profile 1 in 8 twist on a howa action. What 80g projectiles should I be trying? I'm looking at the Amax 80g berger 80g vld and berger 80.5g any information would be good got some 2208 powder,rem 7.5 primers and rem cases thanks jc.

My Maddco 8T loved Sierras, 2206 + 2206H. I couldn't get the A-max to group as good, maybe the twist wasn't quite right for them.Used Lapua cases & success with ADI, Rem 7.5 are good primers. Remember, another excellent .223 shooter on this forum anneals the necks each time used & be precise with powder loads. Have fun.
Geoff

Hi JC, have some 80 grain Noslers, you are welcome to try.

You shot well on Saturday with your factory barrel and light bullets, next you will be wanting a better scope, lol

Surely Uncle Mike has a spare one hiding in the cupboard.

Cheers
Danny

G'day JMC,
CCI450 primers, 2208, accurate loads usually around 25gns, start at 24.6 and work up in your rifle. I've seen Sierra's, Nosler's, Amax's and Berger 80.5's & VLD's work accurately in Maddco's.
Great little cartridge to learn with, enjoy!
Cheerio Ned

Thanks every won is it worth throating it out to shot the 80g projectiles or leave it as a standard throat? Danny thanks I keep that in mind yes a new scope is on my list down the path.

Best success was with 80 grn nosler batched , with 26 grn of 2208 and federal gold primers

jmc wrote:Thanks every won is it worth throating it out to shot the 80g projectiles or leave it as a standard throat? Danny thanks I keep that in mind yes a new scope is on my list down the path.

The barrel should be chambered with a throat to suit the bullet in use,hopefully your gunsmith is familiar with target rifles and the heavier projectiles.
My advice is similar to Ned's,take it easy for a start.
Mike.

I've had good results with berger VLDs jammed 10thou with 25.4 gr 2208 and a fed primer, managed to shoot a 60.9 at 300 with it a couple of weeks ago

I'm running A-Max but i have a heap so i wont be changing soon.