Just picked up my 1908 WR DR in 500 NE and shot 10 times as follows:
My objective was to check regulation since it did not come with any knowledge of the powder or load.
I used IMR3031 with the following loads with results at 60 yards
1. 80 grains: 3 inches
2. 81 grains: 2.5 inches
3. 82 grains: 2inches
4. 83 grains: 1.5 inches!!!
all of the above were shot off sticks at 60 yards and open sights so I am extremely happy to find the gun likes the 83 grain loads. Interesting my previous Sabatti in the same caliber regulated by Ken Owen liked the 80 grain load better. Just goes to show how temperamental a DR can be!
My objective was to check regulation since it did not come with any knowledge of the powder or load.
I used IMR3031 with the following loads with results at 60 yards
1. 80 grains: 3 inches
2. 81 grains: 2.5 inches
3. 82 grains: 2inches
4. 83 grains: 1.5 inches!!!
all of the above were shot off sticks at 60 yards and open sights so I am extremely happy to find the gun likes the 83 grain loads. Interesting my previous Sabatti in the same caliber regulated by Ken Owen liked the 80 grain load better. Just goes to show how temperamental a DR can be!