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308 win and 195ELDM load data
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<blockquote data-quote="Wachsmann" data-source="post: 2544167" data-attributes="member: 10429"><p><strong><span style="font-size: 18px">Well here we go.</span></strong> Some may find this boring but over the last 2 years the only caliber that I seen on the shelf consistently was 308 Win. I know; boring. Not a good long range rig, slow, and not a lot of energy. Well I kept coming back to this with my limited experience the rifle I had before, marlin 26 inch barrel seem to produce above posted velocities with any load I shot. So I bought another 308Win in 26 inch barrel with a 1/10 twist. So I got to the range today to sight it in and break in the barrel. Cleaning, after 2 to 3 shoots and zeroing the scope. Next I decided to get a little velocity data on some reloads which I want to try out. I was hoping for a maximum or 2600fps with a 200grain bullet with high BC. So far with what I have, I got the 195ELDM. I'm running CFE223 powder Hornady brass and fed210 match primers. Seating at 2.820 inches for easy feed in the mag. Well my lowest loads produced 2590fps. My mid loads are running 26225fps and I think I found a flat spot at 2645fps. I was really impressed. So with the data I think I might be able to push a 210 Berger or a 210 LRAB at 2600fps. With that velocity it will most likely yield 1000ft/lbs at 1000. So good enough for deer at 1000 and elk about 700 to 800. Pretty impressive from the little 308win. Load data was generated from estimation of Hodgins load data and Lee reloading data. Just to add I will be also eventually putting a break on this rifle. Probably a tuner break. I'm also tossing around the ideal of making a video of the who process. Its a Howa with a heavy 26 inch 1/10 twist barrel and Hogue stock..</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Wachsmann, post: 2544167, member: 10429"] [B][SIZE=5]Well here we go.[/SIZE][/B] Some may find this boring but over the last 2 years the only caliber that I seen on the shelf consistently was 308 Win. I know; boring. Not a good long range rig, slow, and not a lot of energy. Well I kept coming back to this with my limited experience the rifle I had before, marlin 26 inch barrel seem to produce above posted velocities with any load I shot. So I bought another 308Win in 26 inch barrel with a 1/10 twist. So I got to the range today to sight it in and break in the barrel. Cleaning, after 2 to 3 shoots and zeroing the scope. Next I decided to get a little velocity data on some reloads which I want to try out. I was hoping for a maximum or 2600fps with a 200grain bullet with high BC. So far with what I have, I got the 195ELDM. I'm running CFE223 powder Hornady brass and fed210 match primers. Seating at 2.820 inches for easy feed in the mag. Well my lowest loads produced 2590fps. My mid loads are running 26225fps and I think I found a flat spot at 2645fps. I was really impressed. So with the data I think I might be able to push a 210 Berger or a 210 LRAB at 2600fps. With that velocity it will most likely yield 1000ft/lbs at 1000. So good enough for deer at 1000 and elk about 700 to 800. Pretty impressive from the little 308win. Load data was generated from estimation of Hodgins load data and Lee reloading data. Just to add I will be also eventually putting a break on this rifle. Probably a tuner break. I'm also tossing around the ideal of making a video of the who process. Its a Howa with a heavy 26 inch 1/10 twist barrel and Hogue stock.. [/QUOTE]
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