Fierce’s Carbon Rogue
Test results at the range
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On the range, Federal Premium 130-grain Terminal Ascent shattered the Carbon Rogue’s 0.750-inch accuracy guarantee with a one-hole 0.210 group. That’s simply outstanding performance from any ammo, let alone a hunting round. The overall average grouping for factory ammo was 0.702, with 0.764 for handloads and 0.838 for factory match.
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As for my recommended hunting loads for the Carbon Rogue, Federal Terminal Ascent 130-grain would top my list for medium-sized game because of its outstanding accuracy and downrange performance. It’s followed closely by a Nosler AccuBond 140-grain bullet handloaded with Reloder 22 powder. As for larger game, both Nosler Trophy Grade 142-grain AccuBond Long Range and Hornady Precision Hunter 143 grain ELD-X provided excellent sub-0.75 accuracy, with plenty of long-range potential.
For more on the Carbon Rogue, see Outdoor Canada’s January/February 2024 issue or click “Rifle Review: Fierce’s Carbon Rogue.”
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FACTORY AMMUNITION
BRAND | BULLET | ADVERTISED VELOCICTY (FPS) | GROUP SIZE |
Hornady Precision Hunter | 143-grain ELD-X | 2960 | .690 |
Hornady Outfitter | 130-grain CX | 2975 | .880 |
Federal Premium | 130-grain Terminal Ascent | 3000 | .210 |
Nosler Trophy Grade | 142-grain AccuBond Long Range | 2900 | .543 |
Nosler | 140-grain Ballistic Tip | 2900 | .694 |
Barnes VOR-TX | 130-grain TSX BT | 3010 | .990 |
Norma Whitetail | 140-grain BTHP | 2657 | .773 |
FACTORY MATCH
BRAND | BULLET | ADVERTISED VELOCICTY (FPS) | GROUP SIZE |
Hornady Match | 147-grain ELD Match | 2910 | .838 |
HANDLOADS
Bullet | Powder | Case | Manual Velocity*
(fps) |
Group Size
(inches) |
Hornady 143-grain ELD-X | H1000 | Hornady | 2939 | .590 |
Hornady140-grain InterLock | H1000 | Hornady | 2900 | 1.115 |
Hornady 143-grain ELD-X | IMR7977 | Hornady | 2930 | .738 |
Hornady 140-grain SST | US869 | Hornady | 2915 | .760 |
Nosler 140-grain AccuBond | Reloader 22 | Hornady | 2980 | .558 |
Barnes 127-grain LRX | H1000 | Hornady | 3010 | 1.172 |
Berger VLD Hunting 140-grain | IMR7977 | Hornady | 2940 | .415 |
*Note: Manual Velocity refers to the velocity taken from the manufacturer’s reloading manual for that bullet weight and powder charge; all groups are three shots at 100 yards.