Fired my 300 whisper for the 1st time today.
I finaly picked up the new 300 whisper today, built on a Sako Vixen L461 with 18" long barrel. The only loads I have fired are @ 8gns of 2400, behind 165,190 bullets and 8.5gns with 250gn bullets. I couldnt test for accuracy, as I couldnt get enough windage on the scope. Will be taking a file to the bases and mounts to get windage right.
The noise was a bit more than I expected when I fired it, but the owner of the property didnt hear it and he was about 1mile away, so it was definitley quieter than my other rifles. As suppressors are not alowed in my area, I will try to find some quieter loads. Next I might try some Trailboss powder. It is bulky and fast burning, so I,m hoping I can use lighter charges of a faster powder to lower the gas presure at the muzzle. I will post results of faster buring powder tests with 180-250gn bullets.
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