Solid copper bullet 182gn
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Solid copper bullet 182gn
(Brand of bullet) Noname CNC machined, similar to Barnes TSX.
(Weight of bullet)182gr
(Brand of brass)RWS
(Type of powder)Irbis 555 (similar by burnrate to Alliant RL-19)
(Grains of powder)71
(Brand, and type of primer)Murom KVB-7
(COAL) 3,462"
(CBTO)
(FPS/MPS)2880
(Rifle) R93
(Barrel Length) 22,76"
(Scope) Zeiss Victory 3-12/56
(Weather conditions & temp) indoor range
(Accuracy @ 100 meters) 0,33"/8,5 mm
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Re: Solid copper bullet 182gn
Nice going
I never did get 180gr TSX to shoot in my 8x68s as well as I wanted so settled on 160gr TTSX. That load would have made me happy!
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Re: Solid copper bullet 182gn
Thanks for a feedback, i also shot Sako Hammerhead 200gr in this caliber, got 1MOA on 66gr VV N550/68gr Vectan Tubal 7000. Very good bullet, but it is disappeared from the market.
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Re: Solid copper bullet 182gn
I'd be curious to see how they perform on game.
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Re: Solid copper bullet 182gn
I'm curious about the powder - is it the same as VV N555? I'm not familiar with Irbis powders.... lots of things get rebranded, so I was curious.
I've been using VV N550. N555 is, I think, a bit slower and would give lower MVs but could still be worth a try
I've been using VV N550. N555 is, I think, a bit slower and would give lower MVs but could still be worth a try

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Re: Solid copper bullet 182gn
Yes it's a bit weird how actual animal welfare takes a 2nd seat hypothetical animal welfare.
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Re: Solid copper bullet 182gn
I had a prolonged and ultimately pointless arguement on this point when one of my hunting teams insisted we switch to monos. With the right cal/bullet weight combo (and therefore high MV) and decent placement I don't think it matters too much. Issues arise when those things do not all align, as they frequently don't when you're in the forest....SPEEDY wrote: βTue May 16, 2023 2:46 amYes it's a bit weird how actual animal welfare takes a 2nd seat hypothetical animal welfare.![]()

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Re: Solid copper bullet 182gn
I've had great success with the TTSX, but most other ones I've tried have been very hit or miss one day to the next.
My golden rule with monolithics is to go lighter in weight and launch it as fast as possible. But a lot of people go the other way and go up in bullet weight for some stupid reason.
My golden rule with monolithics is to go lighter in weight and launch it as fast as possible. But a lot of people go the other way and go up in bullet weight for some stupid reason.
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Re: Solid copper bullet 182gn
This powder is made in Russia by oldest Russian powder plant which is famous of frequent firesVaughan wrote: βTue May 16, 2023 12:10 am I'm curious about the powder - is it the same as VV N555? I'm not familiar with Irbis powders.... lots of things get rebranded, so I was curious.
I've been using VV N550. N555 is, I think, a bit slower and would give lower MVs but could still be worth a try![]()

For 180gr copper solids in 8x68 VV550 is a perfect choise in my opinion. My friends tried another powder similar to VV555, shoot same bullet with a speed over 3100 fps without visible overpressure signs.
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Re: Solid copper bullet 182gn
When i was a kid, my father and his hunting colleagues have this list of ammunition option

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Special for you

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Re: Solid copper bullet 182gn
Still appears to have worked quite well, roe aren't a big animal so opening up on them, especially with such a small HP is really good.
Maybe extending the small HP to the mid section of the bullet and then widening the mouth of the bullet might increase the shock and open it more evenly.
Maybe extending the small HP to the mid section of the bullet and then widening the mouth of the bullet might increase the shock and open it more evenly.
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Re: Solid copper bullet 182gn
I think of making four evenly placed scratches in the hollow point cavity to create a stress concentration points. Making wider HP could require tip for better BC, which is excessive complication for now, but we will try this option as well, thanks for suggestion.SPEEDY wrote: βSun Jun 04, 2023 7:08 pm Still appears to have worked quite well, roe aren't a big animal so opening up on them, especially with such a small HP is really good.
Maybe extending the small HP to the mid section of the bullet and then widening the mouth of the bullet might increase the shock and open it more evenly.
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Re: Solid copper bullet 182gn
That is awesome that you can reload in Kazakhstan.
I have never been there, my understanding is that you have tremendous wildlife. Ibex, argalis, gazelle, maral, bears, wildboar, leopards, wolf.
Not sure how well his websites still work, as he died a couple of years ago. http://lutzmoeller.net/8-mm/8x68S.php Google Lutz Moeller and bullets. He has a wealth of information on the 8x68s and home made copper bullets.
I have never been there, my understanding is that you have tremendous wildlife. Ibex, argalis, gazelle, maral, bears, wildboar, leopards, wolf.
Not sure how well his websites still work, as he died a couple of years ago. http://lutzmoeller.net/8-mm/8x68S.php Google Lutz Moeller and bullets. He has a wealth of information on the 8x68s and home made copper bullets.