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Finally got the bore of the Optima all cleaned out of the shipping grease. Tried a Barnes Expander MZ that I bought and was able to push it down the bore with nice even solid pressure. Nothing excessive like a lot of reviews stated. Just started it with my Powerbelt Starter and was able to nice and evenly slide it down the bore.
I also got the sample pack of Thors and I had to push the .500 down so I don't think I'll try the others. Probably going to stick with the MZs.
So, onto powder... Shooting the 250gr MZs, where should I start at with my powder? 90gr and then work my way up in 5 grain increments? I have the TC -Uview powder measure and will be shooting BH209. I just set the measure to 90 (or whatever) and filler up right?
Got to get the scope mounted and then be off for my first range trip!
Thanks!
I also got the sample pack of Thors and I had to push the .500 down so I don't think I'll try the others. Probably going to stick with the MZs.
So, onto powder... Shooting the 250gr MZs, where should I start at with my powder? 90gr and then work my way up in 5 grain increments? I have the TC -Uview powder measure and will be shooting BH209. I just set the measure to 90 (or whatever) and filler up right?
Got to get the scope mounted and then be off for my first range trip!
Thanks!