thank you POP, do you know what velocity you are getting? I just recived 1000 240 xtp's with the free bullet offer and am looking to work up a good whitetail load that won't blow up my pre-29 smith. what velocity do you recommend min for good expansion on game?
thanks
kurt
So what is everyone using for Blue Dot loads?
I loaded 15.0 grains under a 240 hornady xtp and got 1297 fps out of my 6.5 inch model 29 S&W with an ES of 29 for a 6 shot group.
someone please give me some data for blue dot and 44 mag.
i have most of the books, so i would rather hear what...
i load
nosler 50 grain BT
36.5 grain RL15
avg velocity 3819
1619 ft/lbs at muzzle
es 69
sd 26.1
5 shot group
i think this load is a little slow
and
nosler 55 grain BT
36.0 grain RL15
avg velocity 3731
1699 ft/lbs at muzzle
es 82
sd 35.6
this is a stiff load, please work up!!
these loads were...
posted this on another thread but might apply here
i'll prob get flamed for this but i load the 200gn accubond in my 30-06 with 54.5 gn of H4350 to get 2625 fps out of my 1903 springfield. I pretty for sure this is over max, but shows little pressure signs and shoots good. On paper this shows...
i'll prob get flamed for this but i load the 200gn accubond in my 30-06 with 54.5 gn of H4350 to get 2625 fps out of my 1903 springfield. I pretty for sure this is over max, but shows little pressure signs and shoots good. On paper this shows lots of enegry and carries well out to 400 yrds. I...