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Originally Posted by jimbo728
I wanted to experiment with lighter bullets because my standard 158 gr load shot high in my recently acquired Model 15-3.
I found a box of 148gr wadcutters that I bought 20 or so years ago. Loaded flush with 4.0 of WW 231 and tested them today.
5rds then six. One high then one low and the rest with a six o'clock hold @ 33 ft. I was pleased with the test. I guess I will try some 125gr .357 cast bullets at some point. Might actually have to go up a few clicks.
Chrony`d 3 rounds with the wadcutters and got:
916 fps
908 fps
936 fps
Had fun and might even see how they knock down bowling pins.
They slammed my plates pretty good @ 25yds.
Great Fun on a nice day here in NH.
Jim
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Jim,
The 148 grain WC's are usually very accurate however over 900 fps to punch holes in paper might be a bit too fast. If I am not mistaken, I believe the Factory WC's are in the low to mid 700 fps range. That also tends to keep leading to a minimum as they are very soft lead.
I have two M15's (actually one of them is a Pre M15 called the Combat Masterpiece). The Pre absolutely loves the WC's while the other M15 just sort of likes them and is more accurate with 158 grain RNL - go figure.......
Looks like your grouping is slightly to the left and your rear sight might need a click or 2 to the right.