Good afternoon everyone,
I am looking to push a 123gr SST possibly as high as 3200fps(or as high as possible). Im finding data with the standard powders (Varget, 4350, Superformance) at around 3000fps, but think I can achieve better with slower powder as has been the trend of late. I did very well with Re26 and 140gr class bullets. I have quite a few options available including VV-N560, VV-N165, H4831, and RE-26. I am wondering if anyone has tried t push the 123gr SST(or other 123gr) to such speed.
Firearm is Sako A7 LR 26"bbl
The reason for the bullet choice and velocity is that around us the land is starting to be developed and we also have high hunter density, ranges will be less than 250yds. I want that bullet to go into a deer and expend most ALL of its energy while still giving me a DRT. On the odd .0005 chance I miss I want that bullet to deform/break up on the landscape. Load will also double for coyotes.
Thank you all.
I am looking to push a 123gr SST possibly as high as 3200fps(or as high as possible). Im finding data with the standard powders (Varget, 4350, Superformance) at around 3000fps, but think I can achieve better with slower powder as has been the trend of late. I did very well with Re26 and 140gr class bullets. I have quite a few options available including VV-N560, VV-N165, H4831, and RE-26. I am wondering if anyone has tried t push the 123gr SST(or other 123gr) to such speed.
Firearm is Sako A7 LR 26"bbl
The reason for the bullet choice and velocity is that around us the land is starting to be developed and we also have high hunter density, ranges will be less than 250yds. I want that bullet to go into a deer and expend most ALL of its energy while still giving me a DRT. On the odd .0005 chance I miss I want that bullet to deform/break up on the landscape. Load will also double for coyotes.
Thank you all.