338 edge starting point.

[Nitronova]

What would be a good starting charge for a 338 edge? I am shooting a 300 grain berger. Not sure of the oal. Just looking for a good starting point. Thanks.

 

[IdahoCTD]

I'd start about 84grs of H-1000 or 95grs of R-33. I shoot 89grs of H-1000 and 100grs of R-33 with a 300gr SMK.

 

[4xforfun]

I'd start about 84grs of H-1000 or 95grs of R-33. I shoot 89grs of H-1000 and 100grs of R-33 with a 300gr SMK.

I am not saying you are wrong, but I would think 84 grains of H1000 is a little on the lite side. I always start at 89 GR, but have only been loading for the Edge for about a year now. It looks like the second one will mirror the first.....91 H1000 with PSI showing up at 94.

I guess there is nothing wrong with 84 g as a start....it is not low enough to cause problems that occure with an undercharge.

Good luck,
Tod

 

[IdahoCTD]

It is light but it's always smart to start there and work up. I have seen Edge's shoot 87grs at the normal 2800-2825fps accuracy node. With the old h-1000 lots it was more like 91-93grs.

 

[4xforfun]

It is light but it's always smart to start there and work up. I have seen Edge's shoot 87grs at the normal 2800-2825fps accuracy node. With the old h-1000 lots it was more like 91-93grs.

Like I said..I am relitively new to the Edge. As always...safety first!!

 

[Bear Camp]

In an Edge with 300gr SMKs or Bergers and the NEWER lots of H1000 with CCI 250's in Remington brass me and buddies are MAXING out around 90-91gr for good brass life. As always start low and work up. We're getting about 2,800-2,850 fps in about 4 different Edges. Good luck, they are a great long range choice!

 

[oneshotkyle]

I would like to hear your overall length to the lands. i think there has been a lot of edges chambered and throated different. mine is 3.965 base to tip with 300g bergers and really likes 95.0g H1000, shoots 2972fps average out of a 30" bartlein @ 4000ft elevation. i have a buddy with a 30"brux chambered by the same smith that likes 94.0g H1000 2970's average also.

 

[IDelkhunter]

I have two Edge 's .... First likes 90g H1000 and a CBTO of 2.880" (.020" off lands). The second likes 89g H1000 and a 3.020" CBTO (.010" off lands)..... Both shooting 300gr SMK's.

Marcus

 

[Nitronova]

Thanks for all the info guys. I'm using the newer lots of h1000. I'm using a 30 inch lilja tube 1:10 twist. Can't wait to get her out there and shoot.