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March 11th, 2022

Big Bore Brilliance — Paul Phillips Optimizes the .416 Barrett

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Paul Phillips Ko2mPaul Phillips is a past King of 2 Miles, and one of the world’s top Extreme Long Range (ELR) Shooters. He recently showcased one of his ELR rifles that shoots the .416 Barrett cartridge with huge, 550gr Cutting Edge bullets seated in CNC-machined RCC (Robertson Cartridge Company) brass that costs $10 per case.

Even with these giant-sized cartridges, Paul Phillips is getting remarkable accuracy. He recently went out to a snow-covered rifle range to do some testing. We include some test results in this article. Paul’s rig delivered 1.056″ to 1.748″ 3-shot groups at 500 yards. That’s .202 to .335 MOA for three shots. (1 MOA = 1.047″ at 100 yards, or 5.235″ at 500 yards). That’s very impressive accuracy for such a big cartridge with serious recoil.

Confidence is Gained from Consistent Accuracy

Report by Paul Phillips
After being retired from my 30 years of service in military and law enforcement, I started my own company, Global Precision Group LLC. We specialize in Long range shooting. I am currently doing some R&D for a new ammunition company, Ultimate Ammunition, (UA) out of Las Vegas. UA specializes in Military, Law Enforcement, and Custom ammunition.

global precision group ELR .416 barrett RCC machined brass 500 yards solid Cutting Edge bullets
global precision group ELR .416 barrett RCC machined brass 500 yards solid Cutting Edge bullets

On this particular day, it was a very cool 15 degrees F. I was testing ammunition for the .416 Barrett. Since winning the King of 2 Miles in 2019, my team has been looking at ways to make everything better. The competition is fierce and everyone is getting better and better. Finding single-digit Standard Deviations (SDs) is a must. Holding SDs under 5 FPS can be what it takes to win.

global precision group ELR .416 barrett RCC machined brass 500 yards solid Cutting Edge bulletsAfter several weeks of testing, I think I found the perfect combination for the .416 Barrett in my rifle. My optimal load runs about 3000 FPS using the following components:

Cutting Edge 550 Grain Solid Bullets with Tips

RCC Brass (CNC-machined)

Vihtavuori 20N29 Powder

RWS primers

Loaded for ~3000 FPS load velocity goal

I figure if I can keep my 3-round groups under two inches consistently, I have a chance to win on any Sunday. The average group size of these groups was 1.47 inches at 500 yards. With big bore rifles it gets very costly to test. That is why I am limiting my test groups to 3 rounds. See below:

global precision group ELR .416 barrett RCC machined brass 500 yards solid Cutting Edge bullets
global precision group ELR .416 barrett RCC machined brass 500 yards solid Cutting Edge bullets
global precision group ELR .416 barrett RCC machined brass 500 yards solid Cutting Edge bullets

Note the single-digit Extreme Spread and SD for all of these three-shot groups, as recorded by the LabRadar (see below). The average SD for these three groups at 500 yards was about three.

global precision group ELR .416 barrett RCC machined brass 500 yards solid Cutting Edge bullets
NOTE: This is an animated GIF with THREE images, alternating every 4.5 seconds.

Not just the ammunition deserves credit. I also have to give credit to the quality Manson reamer, BAT action, Bartlein Barrel, Bix’N Andy trigger, Manners ELR stock, Nightforce Optic, and Accu-Tac bipod with my new P skis. All these gear/hardware items, combined with quality ammunition, allow these kind of groups.

Products featured in this article include:

Accu-Tac Bipods
Bartlein Barrel
BAT Machine Action
Bix’N Andy Trigger
CROSSTAC Shooting Mat
Cutting Edge Bullets
Edgewood Shooting Bag
Kestrel with Ballistics
LabRadar
LongShot Cameras
Manners Composite Stock
Manson Precision Reamer
Nightforce Optics
RCBS Press and Tools
RCC (CNC-machined) Brass
Vihtavuori Powder

global precision group ELR .416 barrett RCC machined brass 500 yards solid Cutting Edge bullets
For more information, visit GlobalPrecisionGroup.com, and the GPG Facebook Page.

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March 11th, 2022

NRA Women — Videos about Sighting-In, Handguns, & Gun Safes

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In April 2020, the National Rifle Association (NRA) launched NRAWomen.com, a website dedicated to the fastest-growing group of firearm owners — America’s women. This website serves the increasing number of female gun owners, huntresses, and competitive shooters. Female involvement in firearms is growing significantly. Consider these numbers: Statistica estimates that 19% of women in the USA owned firearms in 2020, while 23% of women surveyed in a 2011 Gallup Poll stated they owned a gun.

Here are four videos from the NRAWomen.com website, all worth watching. For each example, click the links to read the related articles on NRAWomen.com.

1. How to Sight-In Your Hunting Rifle

This video and related article offer good basic advice for sighting-in a hunting rifle. There are a series of six points covered. Here’s Tip #1: “Find a safe place to shoot your rifle with a backstop. If possible, use a bench and a rock-solid shooting rest. Sighting-in is all about consistency, so the less human error you have, the better. For safety, be sure to also bring ear and eye protection.” READ FULL ARTICLE on NRAWomen.com.


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2. Buying Your First Handgun — Factors to Consider

Buying your first firearm can be overwhelming, with all the choices available. And personal preference/fit are especially important with handguns that may be carried on your person. This video follows two first-time buyers as they select their first handgun. The video explains factors to consider: Ergonomics, Accuracy, Caliber, Concealability, Recoil, Reliability, and Price. RELATED Articles on NRAWomen.com.


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3. Cartridge Case Material Varieties — Brass, Nickle-Plated Brass, Aluminum, Steel Alloy

The case of a cartridge holds bullet, powder, and primer. Brass cases are most popular, but nickle-plated brass cases are also common and reloadable (though they generally don’t last as long as plain brass). Major manufacturers produce aluminum-cased pistol ammo, such as CCI Blazer. Aluminum pistol cases can shoot great, but are not (normally) reloadable. Finally, some large manufacturers, mostly foreign, produce steel-cased ammo. All different case types have certain advantages and disadvantages, though conventional brass is definitely the best choice for hand-loaders. This video explains pros and cons of each type of cartridge case construction. RELATED Articles on NRAWomen.com.

4. Modular Safes — Smart Option for Easier Moving

This article features a great video showing how to assemble a modular safe in under 30 minutes. This article also explains the benefits of modular gunsafes — primarily easier transport and installation. “Modular safes have been around for a few years now and are becoming more popular. Here’s why: The safe comes delivered to you in panels, so you can bring them into your home one at a time and put it together anywhere you like. This makes it easy to carry up and down stairs, onto elevators or anywhere! Security — Is it as secure as one that comes pre-assembled? The answer is, absolutely.” READ FULL ARTICLE on NRAWomen.com.

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March 11th, 2022

Hornady Monolithic Copper CX Bullets and Ammo for Hunters

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For 2022, Hornady has introduced a new CX™ (Copper alloy eXpanding) hunting projectile. This monolithic CX bullet is designed to provide outstanding performance when hunting in areas where solid lead or lead-core bullets are prohibited. Hornady states: “The new CX™ bullet from Hornady represents the most advanced monolithic hunting bullet on the market. Its optimized design offers extended range performance, greater accuracy, high weight retention, and deep penetration.” The Heat Shield tip is made of a heat-resistant polymer that … provides a consistently high BC for the bullet’s entire flight path. The grooves on the CX bullet are claimed to “maximize aerodynamic performance while effectively reducing bearing surface and fouling”. Fully California-compatible and appropriate for use in other areas that prohibit lead in bullets, CX bullets are a good option for hunting medium-size to large game. The CX will be available in a number of calibers/bullet weights: 6mm, .25 Cal, 6.5mm, .270 Cal, 7mm, .308, .338, and .375.

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Along with the CX bullets by themselves, Hornady will offer factory ammunition loaded with these monolithic copper alloy bullets. CX bullets are offered in Hornady’s Outfitter, Superformance, and Custom ammunition product lines.

Outfitter Ammunition with CX Bullets: .243 Win 80gr CX, .257 Wby Mag 90gr CX, 6.5 Creedmoor 120gr CX, 6.5 PRC 130gr CX, .270 Win 130gr CX, .270 WSM 130gr CX, 7mm Rem Mag 150gr CX, 7mm WSM 150gr CX, .308 Win 165gr CX, .30-06 SPRG 180gr CX, .300 WSM 180gr CX, .300 Win Mag 180gr CX, .300 Wby Mag 180gr CX, .300 PRC 190gr CX, .300 Rem Ultra Mag 180gr CX, .338 Win Mag 225gr CX, .375 Ruger 250gr CX, .375 H&H Mag 250gr CX.

Superformance Ammunition with CX Bullets: .25-06 Rem 90gr CX, 6.5 Creedmoor 120gr CX, .270 Win 130gr CX, 7mm-08 Rem 139gr CX, .308 Win 165gr CX, .30-06 SPRG 165gr CX, .300 Win Mag 165gr CX.

Custom Ammunition with CX Bullets: 6.8mm Rem SPC 100gr CX, 300 Blackout 110gr CX, .223 Rem 55gr CX, 6mm Creedmoor 90gr CX, .25-06 Rem 90gr CX, 6.5 Creedmoor 120gr CX, .270 Win 130gr CX, 7mm-08 Rem 139gr CX, .308 Win Mag 165gr CX, .30-06 SPRG 165gr CX, .300 Win Mag 165gr CX.

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