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338RCM load help with 250AB
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<blockquote data-quote="J E Custom" data-source="post: 1177264" data-attributes="member: 2736"><p>A few years ago I built myself a small compact 338 RCM on a model 7 action and hear is what I have discovered. </p><p></p><p>First I tried the 250 grain bullets and the lack of velocity with very little gain or none was the problem with the 250,s.</p><p></p><p>So I tried the 225 Accubonds and they were/are great.(Well under 1/2 MOA) with good velocity and energy.</p><p></p><p>Then I tried the 200 grain Accubonds and they had impressive velocity and accuracy.</p><p></p><p>The 180 grain bullets almost reached 3000 ft/sec but I felt they would be to light for large/dangerous game.</p><p></p><p>My barrel is 23" so my velocity may be out of reach for the 20" barrel at reasonable pressures.</p><p></p><p>If I came to AK to hunt bear, I would use the 225 Accubonds and never look back with an energy approaching 4000 ft/lbs.</p><p></p><p>I tried the factory Hornady and was not thrilled with the accuracy and bullet performance.</p><p></p><p>Here is a link that should help.</p><p></p><p><a href="http://www.hodgdonreloading.com/data/rifle" target="_blank">Take Aim at Rifle Reloading Data | Hodgdon Reloading</a></p><p></p><p>J E CUSTOM</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="J E Custom, post: 1177264, member: 2736"] A few years ago I built myself a small compact 338 RCM on a model 7 action and hear is what I have discovered. First I tried the 250 grain bullets and the lack of velocity with very little gain or none was the problem with the 250,s. So I tried the 225 Accubonds and they were/are great.(Well under 1/2 MOA) with good velocity and energy. Then I tried the 200 grain Accubonds and they had impressive velocity and accuracy. The 180 grain bullets almost reached 3000 ft/sec but I felt they would be to light for large/dangerous game. My barrel is 23" so my velocity may be out of reach for the 20" barrel at reasonable pressures. If I came to AK to hunt bear, I would use the 225 Accubonds and never look back with an energy approaching 4000 ft/lbs. I tried the factory Hornady and was not thrilled with the accuracy and bullet performance. Here is a link that should help. [url=http://www.hodgdonreloading.com/data/rifle]Take Aim at Rifle Reloading Data | Hodgdon Reloading[/url] J E CUSTOM [/QUOTE]
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