sestoppelman
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Your load sounds a little stiff with that heavier bullet. I imagine it wont hurt the rifle any if not fired all the time with that load, but must be working at max. The rifle wasn't really designed to shoot heavier than 300 gr bullets and while it will, its not ideal. The 95 is said be a 45000 CUP rifle, though these new ones are probably good for a bit beyond that.
Your load works up 4300 ft/lbs of energy which is well into .375 mag territory. Factory loads run much lower and for longevity of the rifle and the shooter, I think its wise to stay a little closer to spec. Your buds 400 gr load is showing a lot less energy than yours, still past normal spec but reasonable, and some say getting the 95 to feed the heavier bullets can be a PITA.
I am on my third of these Miroku rifles and just now playing with the latest. My first one, which I did take to Africa preferred the Barnes Triple Shock ahead of about 56grs of Varget for a MV of around 2200fps, a little closer to std. Shot fine with that load and with that bullet I wouldn't be afraid to tackle a buffalo if needed.
Remember that TR shot lots of really big game with the standard load.
Your load sounds a little stiff with that heavier bullet. I imagine it wont hurt the rifle any if not fired all the time with that load, but must be working at max. The rifle wasn't really designed to shoot heavier than 300 gr bullets and while it will, its not ideal. The 95 is said be a 45000 CUP rifle, though these new ones are probably good for a bit beyond that.Your load works up 4300 ft/lbs of energy which is well into .375 mag territory. Factory loads run much lower and for longevity of the rifle and the shooter
, I think its wise to stay a little closer to spec. Your buds 400 gr load is showing a lot less energy than yours, still past normal spec but reasonable, and some say getting the 95 to feed the heavier bullets can be a PITA.I am on my third of these Miroku rifles and just now playing with the latest. My first one, which I did take to Africa preferred the Barnes Triple Shock ahead of about 56grs of Varget for a MV of around 2200fps, a little closer to std. Shot fine with that load and with that bullet I wouldn't be afraid to tackle a buffalo if needed.
Remember that TR shot lots of really big game with the standard load.
