30 Sherman Magnum 20” Build

[elkaholic]

I'm going to ask what seems to be a silly question-
Has anyone loaded heavies in a .30 Sherman, PRC, Nosler using AA 8700?

I haven't personally but have no doubt it would be a pretty good choice.

 

[CA48]

I dropped down to 83.4gr of N570 and shot 2 3 shot groups at 755. It shot well and velocity is probably 2880 ish.
First group was 1.2" vertical and the second was just over 3"
I have 6 rounds loaded up at 83.1 to try but may just go ahead load several of the 83.4 and verify drops to hunt with. Deer season started yesterday so I'm a little behind but I'm on call this weekend anyway.

 

[elkaholic]

Vowed nice Chase....Good luck!

 

[bamban]

I dropped down to 83.4gr of N570 and shot 2 3 shot groups at 755. It shot well and velocity is probably 2880 ish.
First group was 1.2" vertical and the second was just over 3"
I have 6 rounds loaded up at 83.1 to try but may just go ahead load several of the 83.4 and verify drops to hunt with. Deer season started yesterday so I'm a little behind but I'm on call this weekend anyway.

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Good shooting... nice stable load.. time to harvest deer

 

[155THINF]

I'm going to ask what seems to be a silly question-
Has anyone loaded heavies in a .30 Sherman, PRC, Nosler using AA 8700?

I was wondering the exact same thing 250 grain Hornady A-Tips.. I read somewhere the 230 grainers were the cat's meow till working up loads for the heavier 250 grainers was put on the back burner..