Lyman 457132

[laowho]

Well, mine weigh at 520 gr. But what a bullet. Had been tickled by the Saeco 645s but this just shines. Shot both today and was a little surprised. Was sure the 132 would want the 69 gr load but it preferred the 68 gr charge too, and the Saeco still likes the 68 gr. We're limited to 200 yds but I'll start makin some chickens to make full use of the short range, and to learn this rifle off hand. Today was from the bench. As I get better I'll be able to give a better review, but at least today I didn't miss the target. Spotting scope helped tons too. Also like that we can hear the bullet hit. Was a little nervous about the loads, havin to "float" the bullet to put it on the lands cuz of where the GG/1st band are, but dunno whether I can tell the difference in pressures yet. Gonna land the loads next time too to see whether that's why I was all over the center this time. A lot I did different and better today--figure last time bein uncomfortably prone was a scratch. Found myself drifting to fire today, floating up and squeezing rather than steadying static, maybe to preempt any flinch, but it feels good to shoot this way, a little like skeet. Cheers, Doug

p.s. Guess I'm a little thrown that putting the bullets on the lands didn't change the charge preference for the 645 w/ the added pressure. Also, surprised how well the Mr. Clean did to get the powder out. Didn't seem to be doin much at the range, but by the time I got home the water was really black. Brass is real pretty inside.