NEED SPEER BULLETS FOR TESTING (FOUND)

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Hoot
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NEED SPEER BULLETS FOR TESTING (FOUND)

Post by Hoot »

In search of SPEER 20 (.204) 39gr TNT BULLET HP 100/bx
Item #: SP1015

Want to test these bullets. Does anyone have some they would part with???

Thanks in advance!


Happy Shooting
Hoot
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Bill K
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Re: NEED SPEER BULLETS FOR TESTING

Post by Bill K »

Have a unopened box, I will sell you.. PM headed your way. Bill K
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Re: NEED SPEER BULLETS FOR TESTING

Post by Hoot »

Bill, Speer bullets just arrived. Not sure how many are there but you appear to be a generous man.

Thank you sir! Let me know when yours reach you. I'm interested to see how many days it takes for us to swap things.

Happy Shooting,
Hoot
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Re: NEED SPEER BULLETS FOR TESTING

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Will do Hoot. Let me know how they work for you. Bill K :)
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Re: NEED SPEER BULLETS FOR TESTING (FOUND)

Post by Hoot »

Bill, Just an update on the Speer bullets I got from you:
I tested 5 loads in my Dakota Predator .204 w 1-11 twist and followed the manuals for minimum and maximum loads. I used Rem 7.5 primers and IMR 8208 XBR powder for all loads. All groups were 5 shot groups @100yrds and none of them grouped poorly. As a matter a fact, they all shot under 3/4 of an inch in this rifle. The sweet spot for me seemed to be @ 27.0 grains. Just thought you would want to know.
26 gr=.645
26.5=.434
27.0=.326
27.0=.488
27.5=.523
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Bill K
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Re: NEED SPEER BULLETS FOR TESTING (FOUND)

Post by Bill K »

Hoot: Not bad at all. Now are you going to stick with them, along with others that work well ? I probably would but will be sticking to a lot of the Nosler lead free, due to my ignorant and stupid government officials making non-lead bullets only for animal/critter shooting after July-2019. Bill K
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Re: NEED SPEER BULLETS FOR TESTING (FOUND)

Post by Hoot »

Yes, These groups are good enough for the prairie dog towns. I also tested the Berger 35g FB and it was equally as accurate but I think the Speers reach closer to my lands and I like that about the ogive and length over the Bergers.
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