Newt

Just shot some 165 grain Nosler Balistic Tips in front of 46.0 of Viht N150. 4 shots in one ragged hole and a fifth called flyer. I think that will be my go to hunting load. YMMV, but I showed no pressure signs and they functioned flawlessly. I need to get it on the chrono to see what the velocity is. Looks like overall weight is right at 11# scoped, no magazine on a digital bathroom scale. I think that feels in the ballpark. I may try fluting to get a half pound or so out of it - but for now, I'm really pleased with how it turned out!

Here's mine. Mega matched receiver set. DPMS Bolt carrier group, Rainier Precision Match 20" barrel. Geissele SSA-E trigger. JP free floating hand guard. Burris 4.5-14 Fullfield II scope in Ferrell high rings. Barely grouped American Eagle ammo - maybe 6" groups if I'm generous. I've been working up a load with 150grn Nosler Ballistic tips. It shot nearly 1". I'm hoping for better than that - have a batch of 165 grn Noslers loaded and just need to get to the range. Couldn't be happier - now that it is shooting well. I still haven't had it on a scale - I'll try to get that figured out soon and pass it along. I may get the barrel fluted to reduce the weight some more. I'd like to have it as light as possible and plan to use it as a carry gun in the woods and for hog shooting.