Is my load good enough for 400 yards?

[Lefty7mmstw]

Why don't you switch powders or primers with your '06 if the load isn't performing as it should??? I've been able to easily get 2800-2900 fps from every 22" bbl. '06 I've had with 165 grain bullets with a bit of work. I did have one remmy like to spit 165's at 2650 fps but shot 200 grain slugs to the same speed... go figure.

My primers of choice for the '06 with a 165 for hunting would be the 215, the wlrm, and the wlr.
My powders of choice would be the 4350's, rl19, rl22, 760, either 4831.

 

[Bigeclipse]

Why don't you switch powders or primers with your '06 if the load isn't performing as it should??? I've been able to easily get 2800-2900 fps from every 22" bbl. '06 I've had with 165 grain bullets with a bit of work. I did have one remmy like to spit 165's at 2650 fps but shot 200 grain slugs to the same speed... go figure.

My primers of choice for the '06 with a 165 for hunting would be the 215, the wlrm, and the wlr.
My powders of choice would be the 4350's, rl19, rl22, 760, either 4831.

I plan on working a new load next year but am just about out of time this year. So I was simply planning to now only shoot these out to 250yards or less. The rifle is sighted in and I have 15 of these rounds loaded up which will get me through the season. I dont want to wound a deer but if these will still allow for expansion under 250 yards I feel good. If I do find some time I will certainly start working another load