Just wondering what people are loading for this?
I am currently using 20.8 grain of 2208, it is a little underwhelming. Tikka 21" 1:8.
I am pretty sure they can fly better, hence the question.
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Just wondering what people are loading for this?
I am currently using 20.8 grain of 2208, it is a little underwhelming. Tikka 21" 1:8.
I am pretty sure they can fly better, hence the question.
I load them with 2206H in a Tikka and Sako around 24.4grn but I would start at 24 and go up .1 or .2 at a time
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You're nearly 3 full grains under Hodgdon's maximum load for a 77gr SMK and Varget (same powder).
No wonder it is underwhelming :)
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Originally Posted by 25/08 IMP
Yeah, this is true, I had no chrony at the time and just took the best accuracy load from a workup.Quote:
Originally Posted by Pommy
I love how the best powder is the one I never have :) Might be some 2206H on the way then......
I'm using Benchmark 2 with 75gr bullets in my 223, was considerably faster than 2208.
BM2, BM 8208XBR, or 2206H are probably your best options (for ADI powders at least).
I do have some BM2, what sort of loads were you running? I will work up, just a ballpark so I don't have to cover 3 grains in .3 grain increments :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Beetroot
I use 25.0 and 25.5 of 2208 behind a Barnes 80.5 gn .224 pill so you can be a bit braver. Seated out long though.
Cool, I have a bit of 2208. I will work up to that and see how it looks :) I think I have only ever loaded up to the Sierra book max, 22.1 or some such, may find a node above that though.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dicko
Helpful having a chrony now though :) Thanks for your input :)
24 grains is warm in my latest rifle. I would start at 22 or 22 but yes it's a good combo.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tahr
23.8gr of BM2 is doing 2750fps with 75gr BTHPs in my 18" 223.Quote:
Originally Posted by inglishill
Seated long as using CTR mags.
Yeah, work up but 24.4 2206 is a go to load for Tikkas.Quote:
Originally Posted by Stocky
Same in mine and my sakoQuote:
Originally Posted by Tahr
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In my S&L with 21" barrel I run 24.3 2206H behind 77 TMKs for 2900 fps. The load shows no pressure signs but GRT says it was right on 60,000 psi and 24.5 was 62,000psi which was " over my limit", I throw all my hunting ammo and if tolerances stack its possible I could get a 25.7 load which is too hot.
BM2 is Benchmark in the US. I use 23.0 as a generic load and it does well with 75-77gr in all of my bolt guns and ARs. I haven’t seen XBR 8208 on the shelves here in years and, if I remember correctly, I was using 24.5 with 75-77gr bullets.
24.0 of BM2 gave me 3000fps from a 26” barrel but primer pockets weren’t good so I settled on 23.0 to be safe and not have to toss my brass after firing.