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by bangbangping
Thu Dec 07, 2023 8:44 pm
Forum: Hunting Discussion
Topic: Success with the 150gr Gold Dot
Replies: 3
Views: 6068

Re: Success with the 150gr Gold Dot

Nice!

Where the heck did you find Gold Dots?
by bangbangping
Mon Nov 06, 2023 7:02 pm
Forum: Handloading
Topic: Semi-auto Subsonic Load Development Without Suppressor
Replies: 6
Views: 8855

Re: Semi-auto Subsonic Load Development Without Suppressor

My theory: Run a few through at the lowest expected velocity to check for stability. Then do load development in the configuration you expect to shoot. Don't complicate things. For the AGB, yes, you probably want it open (to start) for sub work. After you find something that works, you may be able t...
by bangbangping
Fri Aug 11, 2023 9:52 pm
Forum: Handloading
Topic: Trouble with LabRadar
Replies: 10
Views: 3743

Re: Trouble with LabRadar

He ... steered me away from third party recoil sensors because he said they could work well for 10 rounds and then be kind of off for 10 rounds. I've tried every method there is. Ended up settling on the JKL trigger. After probably a thousand rounds, the only time it hasn't worked is when I forgot ...
by bangbangping
Thu Jul 13, 2023 10:05 pm
Forum: Handloading
Topic: Light weight subsonics. What available powders are viable?
Replies: 9
Views: 4897

Re: Light weight subsonics. What available powders are viable?

IMO you're not missing anything by not having Trail Boss. I've had horrible ES with it when trying sub loads with light bullets. Of the three powders you list, I've used Bullseye the most and have no issues with it. You'll likely find it to be a bit position sensitive, but that's not unique (pun int...
by bangbangping
Sun Apr 23, 2023 9:29 am
Forum: Hunting Discussion
Topic: Texas hog hunt.
Replies: 14
Views: 3185

Re: Texas hog hunt.

What part of our fine state did you hunt?
by bangbangping
Fri Feb 24, 2023 9:18 pm
Forum: Main Discussion Area
Topic: Hello from Texas
Replies: 19
Views: 10286

Re: Hello from Texas

Welcome. What part of the state are you in? I tend to agree with BJK that shorter than 16" is better with a suppressor, but also that pistol gas is not needed if you do go that long. Personally, I like 11"-12" to gain a few FPS when shooting supers, but I've shot deer with 8" rif...
by bangbangping
Wed Feb 15, 2023 9:18 pm
Forum: Handloading
Topic: Trail Boss Alternative light subs
Replies: 7
Views: 853

Re: Trail Boss Alternative light subs

Personally, I don't like Trail Boss for light subs. I've seen 5 shot extreme spreads of over 400 fps when trying light subs. After four or five attempts I gave up on it. Too many powders, not enough time.
by bangbangping
Mon Feb 13, 2023 7:25 pm
Forum: Handloading
Topic: Trail Boss Alternative light subs
Replies: 7
Views: 853

Re: Trail Boss Alternative light subs

I use 4.5 grains of Tin Star for about 1000 fps in a bolt action. Giggle factor is high. Also check out this thread. Lots of good load info. https://www.300blktalk.com/forum/viewto ... 41&t=92768
by bangbangping
Fri Feb 10, 2023 7:08 pm
Forum: Other 300 Blk Guns
Topic: need help on pistol choice
Replies: 5
Views: 1464

Re: need help on pistol choice

I bought a CVA Scout pistol several years ago and for the money, I can't imagine anything better. I own quite a few firearms and only one (a 70's era Rem 700 25-06) is less picky about loads. Just about anything I feed the Scout shoots well. No idea if they're all like this, but based on a sample of...
by bangbangping
Fri Feb 03, 2023 7:36 pm
Forum: General Ammo Discussion
Topic: Hornady 190 sub ?
Replies: 11
Views: 2213

Re: Hornady 190 sub ?

Is there a benefit of using quiet subsonic rounds for hunting hogs? Does it not scare them off or something like that? Curious if the folks who are working up subsonic loads for hunting are gaining some advantage that way. No, even a suppressed sub will scare the pigs. Maybe not the pigs in the nex...