hangunnr Posted July 2, 2006 Report Share Posted July 2, 2006 This thing is driving me up the wall... I've been testing different loads trying to find one that'll hold 3" at 250yds. I can touch bullet holes at 100yds but the groups go straight south at the longer distance. I'm getting 8-10" patterns at 250 right now. I've been struggling with the rest I'd been using. I fixed the rest problem today. Picked up a couple new bags that should offer the support that's needed. Then off to the Home Depot for some lumber and hardware. Here's what I came up with... If the weather holds, I'll get back out tomorrow morning. Gonna be interesting to see if the finish holds up to the cylinder gap blast the 460 dishes out... hangunnr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VTbowman Posted July 2, 2006 Report Share Posted July 2, 2006 Re: Durn 460... Wow! Thats a really nice job on that rest Charlie! I hear ya on the muzzle blast. I found out the hard way to not use my carpet table cover in front of mine. I melted it the last time out. LOL Good luck on the 250yard groups. I know you'll get it soon.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WNY_Whitetailer Posted July 2, 2006 Report Share Posted July 2, 2006 Re: Durn 460... That rest looks purdy..Almost to nice to shoot off of. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJL Posted July 2, 2006 Report Share Posted July 2, 2006 Re: Durn 460... Let me see if I understand you correctly............ 8"-10" groups at 250 yards with a straight walled cartridge.....200 grain bullet.........8" barrel........and a loose nut on the trigger.......I'd almost call that acceptable. Just exactly what is your goal? 6"...4"...2" You Da' Man............ let me know what you come up with so that I don't have to go through 250 round to dial mine in. Nice job on the rest...............not half bad for a "fitter" Have a nice day JJL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strut10 Posted July 2, 2006 Report Share Posted July 2, 2006 Re: Durn 460... Good lookin' setup ya got there, Gunnr!! Hopefully that'll get you where you wanna be "out there". Were you getting clean punches at 250 yds?? What was the wind condition. I suspect that gun will eventually go 2" at 250. Your .375 Winchester is straight-walled & shoots a 200 gr. ball. 2" would definitely not be out of the question for it with proper optics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hangunnr Posted July 2, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 2, 2006 Re: Durn 460... Well, it looks like we've turned a corner with this gun. Using this rest I was able to cut my groups down to 5-6" at 250. I believe with a little further load development the groups may get down to the 3" I'm wanting. Now here's something that'll apeal to a professional wood butcher like JJL... To protect the rest from the cylinder blow by I tied a nail apron around it. Worked like a charm. I will eventually make up a leather version when time permits. hangunnr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hangunnr Posted July 2, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 2, 2006 Re: Durn 460... [ QUOTE ] Were you getting clean punches at 250 yds?? What was the wind condition. Your .375 Winchester is straight-walled & shoots a 200 gr. ball. 2" would definitely not be out of the question for it with proper optics. [/ QUOTE ] The bullet holes were clean and round. There was no wind during this range session. The 375 is next on the list after this thing gets dialed in. hangunnr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarvDog Posted July 3, 2006 Report Share Posted July 3, 2006 Re: Durn 460... That's freakin' sweet MAN! You've gotta post some measurements and instructions for the rest of us! I wanna build one!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJL Posted July 3, 2006 Report Share Posted July 3, 2006 Re: Durn 460... When you have time I'll send you this one to tweak..........us "wood-butchers" are happy with 10" groups. we'll see if you can do better. have a nice day jjl [image][/image] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnf Posted July 3, 2006 Report Share Posted July 3, 2006 Re: Durn 460... Man, that rest looks great!! Are you taking orders? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Xen Posted July 5, 2006 Report Share Posted July 5, 2006 Re: Durn 460... good looking rest, gun is nice looking too, great combo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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