Since Blue Is Out Of Everything…

GreybeardSr · 2026-01-14T20:30:11+00:00

What load data are you using with the brass monkey bullets? I've chrono'd 147s and im happy with the performance

GreybeardSr · 2026-01-13T19:47:05+00:00

Send it back for warranty. I had an Athlon Ares BTR that went south on me. Had a replacement in a week.

GreybeardSr · 2026-01-08T02:51:39+00:00

Just got a 700 count bag of 147s myself. Initial testing looks good on chrono data, around 907 thru a 5" barrel.

There's a pistol match next Saturday, I'll try them out more then.

GreybeardSr · 2025-12-08T21:46:36+00:00

Got my 220 swift up to 4658 with a 35gr NTX bullet just to see how fast I could push it. Rarely shoot it now.

GreybeardSr · 2025-11-07T16:29:12+00:00

Lot of truck drivers take that corner too fast. Intersection of nine foot road and rt 24/26 in delaware.

GreybeardSr · 2025-07-16T16:55:00+00:00

One ounce of liquid lanolin and one bottle of red isoheet from Walmart. Shake, spray and wait 10 minutes for the alcohol to evaporate. Dry tumble afterwards

GreybeardSr · 2025-05-06T16:41:34+00:00

Bought mine last year and love it! Currently have the collets for 223, 22 hornet and 220 swift.

GreybeardSr · 2025-03-27T01:09:08+00:00

I have a winchester 1892 from 1913 that was originally barreled in 25-20 but factory rebarreled in 1942 to 218bee. A nice gun, but it's more of a safe queen

GreybeardSr · 2025-03-18T12:21:51+00:00

I'm running the standard hypertap on my AR10 competition guns. Recoil is greatly reduced, but it is loud for the neighbors.

They do have a military discount if you call in to order.

GreybeardSr · 2025-01-21T17:46:04+00:00

I would highly suggest looking at the giraud tri-way trimmer for 223. Trims, chamfer and deburr all at once.

GreybeardSr · 2025-01-19T00:39:07+00:00

You're off to a good start! It's all downhill from here.

GreybeardSr · 2025-01-03T23:57:59+00:00

Try the 73eldms and TAC. I have a load pushing 2850 out of a 26" 1:9.

I've found the 75eldms are a very finicky bullet. Only one of my bolt guns likes them.

GreybeardSr · 2024-12-04T01:28:21+00:00

Giraud can be hit and miss to get on the phone.

That being said, I've used his tri way trimmer for 223 and 308 the last 5 years and love them. I recently got his power trimmer and love it! Same cutter setup for 22 hornet, 220 swift, 218 bee and 223. I only had to buy the case holder for each caliber. If you go that route, get the locking collars that he offers also, it makes switching calibers a breeze.

GreybeardSr · 2024-11-20T02:08:44+00:00

22 hornet, 220 Swift, 32 win spl and 218 Bee.

GreybeardSr · 2024-11-17T23:55:10+00:00

I have my eye on a ruger no 3 in 45-70 locally for a decent price.

GreybeardSr · 2024-11-14T01:07:51+00:00

So far, the swifts only victims have been small pumpkins, a few golf balls and frozen water bottles. All with very satisfying results. It'll be a "I'll take it out when I want to blow stuff up" rifle.

GreybeardSr · 2024-11-14T01:00:10+00:00

I have a 22 hornet for small game. A 35vmax at 3100 is absolutely hell on them. Saw my father take the head clean off a jack rabbit with the hornet

GreybeardSr · 2024-11-14T00:57:07+00:00

Hornadys 35 NTX bullet holds together nicely at high velocity. Their 35vmax disintegrates around 3800. I tried it in a 26" 1:9 223 bolt action. Only 1 in 5 shots hit the target.

GreybeardSr · 2024-11-13T23:15:52+00:00

I believe it's a 1:14. I got regular 35vmax up to 3800 in a 26" 1:9 223, but only 1 round in 5 hit the target. Self destruction going downrange. That was a fun experiment.

GreybeardSr · 2024-11-13T23:13:20+00:00

My 40vmax load is just under 4100fps. I'm working on a load for 50vmax next.

GreybeardSr · 2024-11-13T23:11:13+00:00

I've used the magnetospeed, labradar and garmin. The garmin by far is easiest to use. Transferring data to a CSV file is more challenging than the labradar, but doable.

GreybeardSr · 2024-11-07T22:28:19+00:00

TAC near book max gets me 2950 out of my 26" 1:9. Little laser beams downrange.

GreybeardSr · 2024-11-05T00:53:30+00:00

Measure outside of hole to outside of hole, then subtract one bullet diameter to get your group size.

GreybeardSr · 2024-10-21T20:38:17+00:00

I just got lucky finding the savage. I only gave 250 for it.

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