Benjamin Bulldog m257 in the house....

Big shout out to Rich @ AR. Told him I wanted a long m457 tube, depinger and the new DonnyFL. 257 Ronin. With 75 gr she will hit 145 fpe as advertised. Now, when the rain stop we can have fun.

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@shambozzie That app works out a lot of data. Finally a member who is going to put this gun through its paces. I've been waiting for someone like you to get a hold of one of these M257s.
This is not a factory gun, as a matter of fact it’s not even regulated. It’s a new offering from AR. Check out the website for more details. It also sells at MAP pricing.
 
Griffin ammo came today. We know what the 68 hpbt 2s nose will do @ 188 bc . Hoping for accuracy with th 4s nose on 68hpbt with bc of .195 and if the 76 hpbt with a .234 bc I will be jumping for joy. Big day tomorrow. Stay tuned.

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This is basis test 3000 fill, 2000 end. Ave 100 psi per shot. Aim spot the same. Could raise aim point .5 mil for second mag and it would cover first mag with the 76 4s. Sweet spot between 2800/2900. I have a blue spring from org bulldog I want to try. Hooking up to reg next.
@shambozzie So two mags per fill using 100psi per shot shooting from 3000 to 2000 psi. Seems consistent with the Bulldog .357 with 81 grain pellets to 110 grain slugs. The drop in POI after the first mag also seems consistent albeit I never measured and averaged the drop. Thanks for sharing. What would you say the sweet spot is, 3000-2500 psi range?
 
M257 update. Had to move targets around due to 257 power. Cleaned bbl really good. Also cleaned 68 hpbt slugs and a slight coat of 10w syn oil. Velocity now 950 fps ave for 5 shots. Gun/hammer spring breaking in. Although the m257 is not a benchrest gun, it is cold hearted killer. A golf ball is 1.6" in diameter and I hate shooting paper. I like movement upon impact. 5 shots and 5 kills on balls. Could be under an inch. We'll over 100 fpe and accuracy. Very nice 36 " Thumper minus moderator.

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