6.5 Creedmoor Load Data - IMR 8208
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Predator 22
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8208xbr is a fast powder not close to h4350. I personally wouldn't use it in the creed even with the lightest of bullets. It is better matched to the Grendal type cartridges and varmint cartridges. My $.02
And what's the thoughts on Varget?
Predator 22
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Varget would be good for the lighter weight bullets. Probably 120 grains or less.
Hodgdon lists load data 6.5 Creedmoor loads for IMR 8208 XBR from 90 grain to 140 gr bullets on their website.
http://www.hodgdonreloading.com/
The velocity for light bullets is equal to other powders listed. With 120 and heavier bullets the velocity falls off a bit. With a 140 it is the slowest powder listed with velocity of 2511 while the most of the other powders are 90 and one (4450) is 160 fps faster.
I use 8208 in my 308 with 168s for a super accurate load with somewhat slow velocity of 2500 fps. It really shines in my 6 BR with 105s but again it is tad slow @ 2825 fps. BUT it is very very temperature stable something I like as I live in S. Az.
I tried it several years ago when Varget was hard to find. I read about it on Accurate shooter, tried it and never tried any other powder after that.
I would say if you have some give it a try, think you will be pleased with the accuracy and temperature stability.
http://www.hodgdonreloading.com/
The velocity for light bullets is equal to other powders listed. With 120 and heavier bullets the velocity falls off a bit. With a 140 it is the slowest powder listed with velocity of 2511 while the most of the other powders are 90 and one (4450) is 160 fps faster.
I use 8208 in my 308 with 168s for a super accurate load with somewhat slow velocity of 2500 fps. It really shines in my 6 BR with 105s but again it is tad slow @ 2825 fps. BUT it is very very temperature stable something I like as I live in S. Az.
I tried it several years ago when Varget was hard to find. I read about it on Accurate shooter, tried it and never tried any other powder after that.
I would say if you have some give it a try, think you will be pleased with the accuracy and temperature stability.
That really depends on which bullet and weight you are using, i.e., 140-143 ELD-X. According to my Hornady 10 ed, 36.4g of Varget gets you at ~2600 FPS and 44.7g of Superformance gets you ~2800 FPS (24" 1:8" 210M hornady brass 2.825").
