MachIVshooter
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So I finally got a chance to chrono my 225 gr. Accubond loads today. Wasn't sure how well they'd work out, since the under-max charge of 57.5 grains ended up being compressed a bit under the loooooong Accubond bullets to get a 2.830" OAL that fits in my 673's magazine. The results were good, though: No flattening or cratering of primers, no sticky extraction. Recoil was stout, but that's to be expected moving the 225 grainers at 2,625 FPS average!
I'm not really big on the short action craze, but I have to admit, this one definitely does live up to the reputation. The .35 Whelen can barely muster such velocity with 3-5 grains more powder and 2 extra inches of barrel. And with the decent BC (.421) of the Accubond, it still retains some 1,700 ft/lbs at 500 yards and is only 50" low with a 200 yard zero.
This is going to be my pig gun, topped with an ATN Mk 390 Paladin. I think the compact 673 rifle in this chambering will be a dandy for anchoring even the biggest hogs right where they stand!
I'm not really big on the short action craze, but I have to admit, this one definitely does live up to the reputation. The .35 Whelen can barely muster such velocity with 3-5 grains more powder and 2 extra inches of barrel. And with the decent BC (.421) of the Accubond, it still retains some 1,700 ft/lbs at 500 yards and is only 50" low with a 200 yard zero.
This is going to be my pig gun, topped with an ATN Mk 390 Paladin. I think the compact 673 rifle in this chambering will be a dandy for anchoring even the biggest hogs right where they stand!