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<blockquote data-quote="Leslie Sapp" data-source="post: 1121154" data-attributes="member: 74272"><p>I recently acquired an almost mint 1980 Remington 700 in 8mm Remington Magnum with a 24" barrel. Not having many elk here, I decided to get some 160 gr Barnes TTSX bullets and set it up as a long range deer rifle. </p><p></p><p>Barnes load data shows a starting load of 76.5 grs of Hybrid 100v giving a velocity of 3132 fps out of a 24" barrel, and a max load of 83.5 grs giving 3430 fps. </p><p></p><p>Knowing that Barnes recommends a bit of a jump, and I didn't want to start chasing the lands just yet anyway, I loaded up a few 76.5 gr starting loads to their recommended C.O.L, 3.6"<img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite8" alt=":D" title="Big Grin :D" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":D" />, and walked down to the range to try them out. </p><p></p><p>The first one came out the spout at 3436! Eek! Checked for pressure signs, none found. Touched off two more, with a velocity of 3406 and 3423, respectively. </p><p></p><p>I'm glad I didn't decide to save a little powder and bullets by starting somewhere in the middle. The good news is that I'm already at the velocity I wanted and those 3 shots went into 1.1" at 100 yards. </p><p>It's likely that once I've got some fire formed brass to work with and start tweaking things, I can improve on that group.</p><p></p><p>Be careful out there guys, and follow the rules - they're there for a reason.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Leslie Sapp, post: 1121154, member: 74272"] I recently acquired an almost mint 1980 Remington 700 in 8mm Remington Magnum with a 24" barrel. Not having many elk here, I decided to get some 160 gr Barnes TTSX bullets and set it up as a long range deer rifle. Barnes load data shows a starting load of 76.5 grs of Hybrid 100v giving a velocity of 3132 fps out of a 24" barrel, and a max load of 83.5 grs giving 3430 fps. Knowing that Barnes recommends a bit of a jump, and I didn't want to start chasing the lands just yet anyway, I loaded up a few 76.5 gr starting loads to their recommended C.O.L, 3.6":D, and walked down to the range to try them out. The first one came out the spout at 3436! Eek! Checked for pressure signs, none found. Touched off two more, with a velocity of 3406 and 3423, respectively. I'm glad I didn't decide to save a little powder and bullets by starting somewhere in the middle. The good news is that I'm already at the velocity I wanted and those 3 shots went into 1.1" at 100 yards. It's likely that once I've got some fire formed brass to work with and start tweaking things, I can improve on that group. Be careful out there guys, and follow the rules - they're there for a reason. [/QUOTE]
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