Thanks again. Just for everyone else's benifit, I called Hodgdon last night and asked about load data for the 180 grain BT specifically with their Benchmark powder. Not only did they give me the starting loads and the max loads over the phone, once they found out that I was currently deployed...
I'm a big fan of the Hodgdon powders. Particularly, I like "Benckmark" for 5.56 and .308, but I would love to see data for this powder in as many rifle cartridges as possible including 8x57mm.
Thanks for asking.
Thanks for that. The rifle is chamered for .323, so no worries there. Where can I get more load data using other powders for this combo? Is it availible on-line, or do I need to buy a book from you guys? Mostly I'm intrested in the possibility of using the Hodgdon powders.
I'm planning on buying the new Remington 700 Classic which is chambered in 8 x 57mm this year. Of course, I will begin reloading 8mm as well. I have seen the 180 grain balistic tips on-line and think that would be a great bullet for this cartridge. But, I have two problems...
1. There is no...