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Somehow I'm going way too fast with not enough powder?
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<blockquote data-quote="AZShooter" data-source="post: 1226801" data-attributes="member: 5219"><p>I just looked at Hodgdon's load data for the 338 Lapua and they used a 24" barrel to get several loads in the 2600-2675 fps range. It would appear that your choice of powder and the extra 2'' of barrel makes it possible to get 2600 fps. </p><p></p><p>Note Vihtavuori's claim: ''The N500 series of Vihtavuori propellants provide the utmost in performance for added velocity and range with heavy bullets.'' </p><p></p><p> If you can get at least three firings with the brass and the primer pockets don't loosen up I'd say you were good. </p><p></p><p>Heck I have a 30'' 338 RCM that shoots the 300 gr Berger @ 2525 fps with RL-17 (another high velocity powder) so what you are doing doesn't seem that strange to me.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="AZShooter, post: 1226801, member: 5219"] I just looked at Hodgdon's load data for the 338 Lapua and they used a 24" barrel to get several loads in the 2600-2675 fps range. It would appear that your choice of powder and the extra 2'' of barrel makes it possible to get 2600 fps. Note Vihtavuori's claim: ''The N500 series of Vihtavuori propellants provide the utmost in performance for added velocity and range with heavy bullets.'' If you can get at least three firings with the brass and the primer pockets don't loosen up I'd say you were good. Heck I have a 30'' 338 RCM that shoots the 300 gr Berger @ 2525 fps with RL-17 (another high velocity powder) so what you are doing doesn't seem that strange to me. [/QUOTE]
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