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H1000 vs Retumbo in 338 LM Results
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<blockquote data-quote="barnesuser28" data-source="post: 868211" data-attributes="member: 43468"><p>I was able to test RL33 today, same specs as the above test but this time the bullets were seated .015 off the lands.</p><p> </p><p>I loaded 93-98 grains. Here are the results.</p><p> </p><p>93 grains 2649 FPS (retumbo was at 2719 FPS at this charge)</p><p>94 grains 2673 FPS</p><p>95 grains 2712 FPS</p><p>96 grains 2750 FPS</p><p>97 grains 2770 FPS</p><p>98 grains 2797 FPS SLIGHTLY heavier bolt lift.</p><p> </p><p>There were no excessive pressure signs, so I ran back to the house and loaded up three more from 99-101. 100 grains was 100% density.</p><p> </p><p>99 grains 2840 FPS Again, slightly heavy bolt lift, about the same as 98 grain load.</p><p>100 grains 2850 FPS Bolt lift was just a tad heavier than the last two charges, but not excessive.</p><p>101 grains 2866 FPS Bolt lift was a little heavier than I would feel comfortable using in the field in a hunting situation. But no ejector mark or flat primers on any of the above loads.</p><p> </p><p>I am VERY happy with the results, thanks for the suggestion Jeff. I might have to pick up an 8 lb jug. I will load up the 100 grain charge and try to shoot a couple groups before the snow sets in.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="barnesuser28, post: 868211, member: 43468"] I was able to test RL33 today, same specs as the above test but this time the bullets were seated .015 off the lands. I loaded 93-98 grains. Here are the results. 93 grains 2649 FPS (retumbo was at 2719 FPS at this charge) 94 grains 2673 FPS 95 grains 2712 FPS 96 grains 2750 FPS 97 grains 2770 FPS 98 grains 2797 FPS SLIGHTLY heavier bolt lift. There were no excessive pressure signs, so I ran back to the house and loaded up three more from 99-101. 100 grains was 100% density. 99 grains 2840 FPS Again, slightly heavy bolt lift, about the same as 98 grain load. 100 grains 2850 FPS Bolt lift was just a tad heavier than the last two charges, but not excessive. 101 grains 2866 FPS Bolt lift was a little heavier than I would feel comfortable using in the field in a hunting situation. But no ejector mark or flat primers on any of the above loads. I am VERY happy with the results, thanks for the suggestion Jeff. I might have to pick up an 8 lb jug. I will load up the 100 grain charge and try to shoot a couple groups before the snow sets in. [/QUOTE]
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