25/06 Ballistic Tip Loads

[Vince]

I'm starting to work up loads for my 25/06.
Thought I'd try Nosler 115 Grain Ballistic Tips with H4831sc and Hornady 117 Grain SST's with the same powder. Anyone have any recipes they think I should try in that caliber?
These loads would be for deer and antelope out to 500 Yards with 200 Yards being a close shot and if someone thinks I should use a different bullet I'd be willing to consider it. The reason for using H4831sc powder is due to being less temperature sensitive. I'm working up loads at 100 degree average temperature but my antelope hunt location will have an average high temp of 59 degrees.

Vince

 

[SJB358]

Vince, wished I could help you more with the 25-06 but I only had one for a short period of time. Awesome cartridge though. I did have decent luck with RL22 and the 115 BT. Didn't try any 4831. Should be a good one.

Here is what QL suggests for H4831SC

Cartridge : .25-06 Rem.
Bullet : .257, 115, Nosler BalTip 25115
Useable Case Capaci: 60.107 grain H2O = 3.903 cm³
Cartridge O.A.L. L6: 3.250 inch = 82.55 mm
Barrel Length : 24.0 inch = 609.6 mm
Powder : Hodgdon H4831 SC

Predicted data by increasing and decreasing the given charge,
incremented in steps of 2.0% of nominal charge.
CAUTION: Figures exceed maximum and minimum recommended loads !

Step Fill. Charge Vel. Energy Pmax Pmuz Prop.Burnt B_Time
% % Grains fps ft.lbs psi psi % ms

-20.0 79 44.00 2447 1529 30494 9554 86.4 1.544
-18.0 81 45.10 2509 1608 32566 9886 87.8 1.503
-16.0 82 46.20 2572 1689 34779 10211 89.2 1.464
-14.0 84 47.30 2635 1773 37144 10527 90.5 1.425
-12.0 86 48.40 2698 1858 39676 10834 91.7 1.380
-10.0 88 49.50 2761 1947 42386 11130 92.9 1.338
-08.0 90 50.60 2824 2037 45289 11414 94.0 1.297
-06.0 92 51.70 2888 2130 48403 11684 95.0 1.258
-04.0 94 52.80 2952 2225 51742 11939 95.9 1.219
-02.0 96 53.90 3015 2322 55301 12178 96.7 1.183
+00.0 98 55.00 3079 2421 59100 12400 97.5 1.148 ! Near Maximum !
+02.0 100 56.10 3142 2522 63177 12603 98.1 1.113 ! Near Maximum !
+04.0 102 57.20 3206 2625 67555 12786 98.7 1.080 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
+06.0 104 58.30 3269 2729 72263 12947 99.2 1.048 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
+08.0 106 59.40 3333 2836 77332 13086 99.5 1.017 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
+10.0 108 60.50 3396 2944 82797 13202 99.8 0.987 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!

Results caused by ± 10% powder lot-to-lot burning rate variation using nominal charge
Data for burning rate increased by 10% relative to nominal value:
+Ba 98 55.00 3227 2660 70288 12310 100.0 1.064 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
Data for burning rate decreased by 10% relative to nominal value:
-Ba 98 55.00 2884 2123 48288 11876 90.9 1.256

Here are the same results using the 117 SST

Cartridge : .25-06 Rem.
Bullet : .257, 117, Hornady SST InterLock 25522
Useable Case Capaci: 60.162 grain H2O = 3.906 cm³
Cartridge O.A.L. L6: 3.250 inch = 82.55 mm
Barrel Length : 24.0 inch = 609.6 mm
Powder : Hodgdon H4831 SC

Predicted data by increasing and decreasing the given charge,
incremented in steps of 2.0% of nominal charge.
CAUTION: Figures exceed maximum and minimum recommended loads !

Step Fill. Charge Vel. Energy Pmax Pmuz Prop.Burnt B_Time
% % Grains fps ft.lbs psi psi % ms

-20.0 80 44.80 2485 1605 32350 9886 88.0 1.518
-18.0 82 45.92 2549 1687 34592 10217 89.4 1.478
-16.0 84 47.04 2612 1773 36990 10541 90.7 1.438
-14.0 86 48.16 2676 1860 39558 10854 92.0 1.392
-12.0 88 49.28 2740 1950 42309 11155 93.1 1.348
-10.0 90 50.40 2804 2042 45261 11444 94.2 1.307
-08.0 92 51.52 2868 2137 48427 11719 95.2 1.266
-06.0 94 52.64 2932 2234 51821 11978 96.1 1.227
-04.0 96 53.76 2996 2332 55435 12220 97.0 1.190
-02.0 98 54.88 3061 2433 59305 12443 97.7 1.153 ! Near Maximum !
+00.0 100 56.00 3125 2536 63462 12647 98.3 1.118 ! Near Maximum !
+02.0 102 57.12 3189 2642 67930 12830 98.9 1.085 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
+04.0 104 58.24 3253 2748 72739 12991 99.3 1.052 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
+06.0 106 59.36 3316 2857 77923 13128 99.6 1.021 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
+08.0 108 60.48 3380 2968 83517 13240 99.9 0.990 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
+10.0 110 61.60 3443 3080 89566 13326 100.0 0.961 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!

Results caused by ± 10% powder lot-to-lot burning rate variation using nominal charge
Data for burning rate increased by 10% relative to nominal value:
+Ba 100 56.00 3267 2772 75382 12423 100.0 1.038 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
Data for burning rate decreased by 10% relative to nominal value:
-Ba 100 56.00 2934 2236 51851 12236 92.5 1.223

Looks pretty good to me honestly. H4831SC should be an excellent one if it is accurate for you. If you want more options, let us know. Good luck and show us some groups when you can.

 

[Vince]

Thank you, will do.

 

[R Flowers]

You are on the right track, but if the H 4831 sc does not work for you maybe you should try IMR 7828.

I load a max load of IMR 7828 behind the 115 BT and use a Fed 215M primer. I get about 3150 fps and great groups. I have shot several antelope with this load and a mess of wild hogs, it works great.

If you should decide to try a screamer load try the 80 grain Barnes Tipped TSX over IMR 4831 or H 4350. I get 3600 fps and it drops antelope right now!

 

[1Shot]

I have used the 25-06 for many years and both of these loads are tried and true in MANY different rifles.

WORK UP TO THESE:
52 gr H4831 or the SC version, CCI BR-2 primer, Remington case with either of the bullets as well as the Sierra 117 gr which is one accurate deer killing bullet, but you will have to find the seating depth that works best in your rifle.

49 grs IMR 4350. CCI 250 mag primer, Rem case, and either of the bullets. I use the 117 Sierra Pro Hunter flat base with this load and average 3000 fps from my Shilen 26" tube and it is bench rest accurate. Less than an inch at 300 yards for 3 shots on a calm day. I sight in my rifle 3" high at 100 yards and hold in the center of a deers shoulder out to 350 yards with no worry about shooting over or under it. BANG FLOP 99% of the time. I bean field hunt in NC.

 

[Oldtrader3]

My best accuracy and highest velocity with my .25-05 was with 120 Nosler Partitions and a fill case of IMR 7828-SSC (about 54.0/55.0 grains) with a magnum benchrest Fed 215 primer. Now this was a few years ago but I got an honest 3000 + fps from the .25-06 with this load and no real pressure signs. Plus it gave me better than MOA accuracy which was challenge with this particular Model 70. Please work up form below on this load.

 

[SJB358]

Man, all this 25-06 talk makes me weak. The 25-06 is the only cartridge I really haven't gotten to work with as much as I want. The rifle I had kinda wore me down some. Might have to figure out a way to fix it!

 

[onesonek]

I found my son's Ruger #1 .25-06 liked powder slower than H4831 with either the 115 and 120 grain weights. H1000 did well. But Alliant's RL-25 beat it in speed and accuracy, with both weights.

 

[6mm Remington]

Vince my wife's 25-06 is a Remington 700 MTN rifle with the 22" barrel. I load 120 gr. Partitions in it with IMR4350 (49.0 grs.) , Winchester cases, and Federal 210 primers. It chronographs exactly at 3000 fps and shoots great. I think your H4831SC will work really well for you as that seems to be a good powder in the 25-06 also and any of those bullets you are thinking about will work very well. If I were going to load H4831SC I might use Magnum primers and work up my loads using them. With extreme temperature variances and sometimes being quite cold, the magnum primer should give a more consistent ignition.

A couple other bullets to look at would be the 120 gr. Partition, or the new 110 gr. Nosler AccuBond. That AccuBond will open at short or long distances, hold together up close, and has a BC of .418 which is even higher than the 120 gr. Partition at .391 BC. The 100 gr. Nosler E-tip with a BC of .409 is another one to look seriously at. It is an awesome bullet and would scream out of a 25-06! I just did some tests with 165 gr. Accubonds in my 30-06 and 90 gr. Accubonds in my 6mm Remington and have been really impressed with them. My son also shot a nice cow elk last year with his 300 WSM and 180 gr. AccuBond and the recovered bullet looked perfect. I saw one guy listed IMR7828, and they make a new one I believe that is IMR7828SSC so it meters better. That probably is a good one also. I'm thinking that you will find something with H4831SC that will work though and you won't even have to try any of the others. Good luck. That 25-06 is a great cartridge!
David

 

[nvbroncrider]

Man, all this 25-06 talk makes me weak. The 25-06 is the only cartridge I really haven't gotten to work with as much as I want. The rifle I had kinda wore me down some. Might have to figure out a way to fix it!

Must resist the 06 temptation. Must pick up the Roberts!!

 

[Oldtrader3]

Having owned the .250 Savage (Win Mod 70), .257 Roberts (Win Mod 70 and Browning High Power) and the .25-06 (Win Mod 70) and having killed deer with each, I am partial to the .257 Roberts because it is not that far behind the .25-06 now, with handloads and is somewhat more flat shooting and powerful than the .250 Savage.

Nowadays, you can push the 110 grain bullet at nearly 3100 fps in the Roberts and that is pretty cose to the .25-06. Plus, in my experience, the Roberts is usually easier to load for accuracy and I have not seem any difference in either cartridge's ability to kill deer. Just my $.02.

 

[otter25]

Retumbo is another excellent powder for the 25-06. No problem getting high load densitys w/this powder.

 

[nitis]

RL 17 or retumbo

My 700 classic loves rl17 with either 100 gr ballistic itps or 110 accubonds

there is only a 1" difference in elevation point of impact at yards between the two bullets and left and right is dead on

 

[Guybo]

I've worked up some really good loads for my 25.06 over the years and have used lots of different powders with good results. I use RL22 with the Nosler 110gr AccuBond and the Speer 120gr Deep Curl, IMR4831 with the Sierra 117gr Pro Hunter and IMR4350 with the Speer 120gr Hot Cor. All these loads are accurate and kill deer like lighting as long as i do my part. Love the 25.06 it's an awesome caliber.

 

[SJB358]

I've worked up some really good loads for my 25.06 over the years and have used lots of different powders with good results. I use RL22 with the Nosler 110gr AccuBond and the Speer 120gr Deep Curl, IMR4831 with the Sierra 117gr Pro Hunter and IMR4350 with the Speer 120gr Hot Cor. All these loads are accurate and kill deer like lighting as long as i do my part. Love the 25.06 it's an awesome caliber.

Yep, it is guys like you that don't help with the resistance to purchase.... :lol:

Charlie, your right though, I would take either a M70 Featherweight in 257 or 25-06. Both of them would get used for the same thing really. I don't mind the shorter barrel on the 25-06 a bit either. I do like the 7x57 case alot. It feeds about as slick as anything I have shot up till this point.

25-06 22" barrel

Cartridge : .25-06 Rem.
Bullet : .257, 110, Nosler AccuBond 53742
Useable Case Capaci: 60.236 grain H2O = 3.911 cm³
Cartridge O.A.L. L6: 3.250 inch = 82.55 mm
Barrel Length : 22.0 inch = 558.8 mm

Predicted Data for Indicated Charges of the Following Powders.
Matching Maximum Pressure: 65000 psi, or 448 MPa
or a maximum loading ratio or filling of 107 %
These calculations refer to your specified settings in QuickLOAD 'Cartridge Dimensions' window.
C A U T I O N : any load listed can result in a powder charge that falls below minimum suggested
loads or exceeds maximum suggested loads as presented in current handloading manuals. Understand
that all of the listed powders can be unsuitable for the given combination of cartridge, bullet
and gun. Actual load order can vary, depending upon lot-to-lot powder and component variations.
USE ONLY FOR COMPARISON !

156 loads produced a Loading Ratio below user-defined minimum of 90%. These powders have been skipped.
Powder type Filling/Loading Ratio Charge Charge Vel. Prop.Burnt P max P muzz B_Time
% Grains Gramm fps % psi psi ms
--------------------------------- -----------------------------------------------------------------
Norma MRP 101.7 58.9 3.82 3248 99.7 65000 15113 1.036 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
Vihtavuori N560 103.5 58.7 3.81 3243 97.7 65000 15429 1.031 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
Ramshot Magnum 105.7 62.8 4.07 3241 98.6 65000 15146 1.024 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
PB Clermont PCL 517 106.1 62.9 4.07 3240 98.6 65000 15132 1.025 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
SNPE Vectan SP 12 105.9 62.8 4.07 3240 98.7 65000 15110 1.025 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
IMR 7828 SSC 102.2 58.3 3.78 3236 98.2 65000 14985 1.020 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
Accurate MAGPRO 103.7 61.2 3.96 3228 96.4 65000 15451 1.038 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
ADI AR 2213 103.3 58.0 3.76 3222 98.1 65000 14827 1.018 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
Bofors RP5/NP ~approximation 103.8 58.3 3.78 3220 99.1 65000 14876 1.035 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
Raufoss RA15 103.8 58.3 3.78 3220 99.1 65000 14876 1.035 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
Alliant Reloder-22 103.8 58.3 3.78 3220 99.1 65000 14876 1.035 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
Winchester WXR 106.6 58.5 3.79 3219 99.0 65000 14885 1.036 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
ADI AP 2214 107.0 61.6 3.99 3211 98.4 65000 14606 1.017 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
IMR 7828 107.0 57.7 3.74 3200 97.8 62730 14869 1.037 ! Near Maximum !
Rottweil R905 105.0 57.9 3.75 3188 97.7 65000 14502 1.034 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
ADI AR 2209 100.2 55.3 3.59 3186 98.9 65000 14147 1.023 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
Alliant Reloder-19 100.8 55.9 3.63 3181 99.0 65000 14212 1.030 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
Bofors RP5 NT ~approximation 106.9 60.5 3.92 3181 96.2 65000 14534 1.022 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
Hodgdon H414 91.0 53.5 3.46 3178 99.7 65000 13893 1.036 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
Winchester 760 91.0 53.5 3.46 3178 99.7 65000 13893 1.036 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
Ramshot Hunter 96.3 55.2 3.58 3175 99.9 65000 13798 1.037 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
Bofors RP14 ~approximation 101.5 56.3 3.65 3174 98.9 65000 14106 1.031 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
Alliant Reloder-25 107.0 59.1 3.83 3167 100.0 59276 14431 1.071 ! Near Maximum !
Raufoss RA4 98.8 54.8 3.55 3160 98.8 65000 13871 1.029 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
Norma 204 95.6 54.8 3.55 3160 98.8 65000 13871 1.029 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
Bofors RP4 ~approximation 98.8 54.8 3.55 3160 98.8 65000 13871 1.029 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
Somchem S365 97.8 54.0 3.50 3160 100.0 65000 12858 1.048 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
Norma URP 95.9 52.7 3.41 3158 100.0 65000 13258 1.041 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
Bofors RP19 ~approximation 96.0 52.7 3.41 3157 100.0 65000 13254 1.041 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
Vihtavuori N550 93.2 52.9 3.43 3157 100.0 65000 13398 1.044 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
Hodgdon H4831 SC 101.9 57.2 3.71 3155 97.4 65000 13975 1.027 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
Hodgdon H4831 106.0 57.2 3.71 3155 97.4 65000 13975 1.027 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
Accurate 4350 99.3 52.7 3.42 3151 100.0 65000 13234 1.058 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
Somchem S385 100.9 56.6 3.67 3142 99.5 65000 13604 1.049 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
IMR 4831 100.6 53.5 3.47 3137 100.0 65000 12974 1.049 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
Bofors RP4 NT ~approximation 96.4 54.3 3.52 3136 99.6 65000 13395 1.041 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
Rottweil R904 99.7 54.6 3.54 3132 98.1 65000 13544 1.029 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
Winchester Supreme 780 99.2 58.1 3.76 3130 98.9 65000 13469 1.035 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
Vihtavuori N165 106.1 58.3 3.78 3125 99.3 65000 13268 1.040 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
Hodgdon H4350 98.5 53.5 3.47 3124 99.4 65000 13173 1.032 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
IMR 4350 96.6 53.4 3.46 3124 99.5 65000 13149 1.032 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
Lovex S070 95.8 52.6 3.41 3124 99.8 65000 13205 1.046 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
Bofors RP7 NT ~approximation 91.0 50.9 3.30 3123 99.8 65000 12847 1.019 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
Hodgdon Hybrid 100V 98.4 52.9 3.43 3114 100.0 65000 12258 1.041 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!

257 Roberts 22" barrel

Cartridge : .257 Roberts
Bullet : .257, 110, Nosler AccuBond 53742
Useable Case Capaci: 47.636 grain H2O = 3.093 cm³
Cartridge O.A.L. L6: 2.775 inch = 70.49 mm
Barrel Length : 22.0 inch = 558.8 mm

Predicted Data for Indicated Charges of the Following Powders.
Matching Maximum Pressure: 65000 psi, or 448 MPa
or a maximum loading ratio or filling of 107 %
These calculations refer to your specified settings in QuickLOAD 'Cartridge Dimensions' window.
C A U T I O N : any load listed can result in a powder charge that falls below minimum suggested
loads or exceeds maximum suggested loads as presented in current handloading manuals. Understand
that all of the listed powders can be unsuitable for the given combination of cartridge, bullet
and gun. Actual load order can vary, depending upon lot-to-lot powder and component variations.
USE ONLY FOR COMPARISON !

123 loads produced a Loading Ratio below user-defined minimum of 90%. These powders have been skipped.
Powder type Filling/Loading Ratio Charge Charge Vel. Prop.Burnt P max P muzz B_Time
% Grains Gramm fps % psi psi ms
--------------------------------- -----------------------------------------------------------------
Somchem S365 107.0 46.7 3.03 3132 100.0 65000 11336 1.022 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
Ramshot Hunter 104.6 47.4 3.07 3121 99.3 65000 12090 1.018 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
Alliant Reloder-17 96.5 44.4 2.88 3120 100.0 65000 11498 1.008 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
Winchester 760 98.9 45.9 2.97 3116 98.7 65000 12091 1.021 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
Hodgdon H414 98.9 45.9 2.97 3116 98.7 65000 12091 1.021 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
Norma URP 104.2 45.3 2.93 3106 99.9 65000 11670 1.024 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
Bofors RP19 ~approximation 104.3 45.3 2.93 3106 99.9 65000 11667 1.024 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
Vihtavuori N550 101.2 45.4 2.94 3104 99.9 65000 11805 1.029 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
Bofors RP4 ~approximation 106.8 46.9 3.04 3088 97.0 65000 11939 1.015 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
Raufoss RA4 106.8 46.9 3.04 3088 97.0 65000 11939 1.015 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
Norma 204 103.4 46.9 3.04 3088 97.0 65000 11939 1.015 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
Ramshot BigGame 97.3 44.1 2.86 3088 100.0 65000 11258 1.024 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
SNPE Vectan SP 11 97.5 44.2 2.86 3086 100.0 65000 11242 1.024 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
IMR 4895 94.1 41.3 2.68 3077 100.0 65000 11162 1.031 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
ADI AR 2209 107.0 46.7 3.03 3071 96.7 62209 12054 1.027 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
Norma MRP 107.0 49.0 3.18 3070 97.4 56638 12895 1.073 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
Bofors RP4 NT ~approximation 104.3 46.5 3.01 3069 98.5 65000 11611 1.026 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
Accurate 4350 107.0 44.9 2.91 3069 99.8 62603 11594 1.056 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
Hodgdon Hybrid 100V 107.0 45.4 2.94 3068 100.0 65000 10751 1.023 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
Raufoss RA11 94.9 41.7 2.70 3068 100.0 65000 11128 1.031 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
Alliant Reloder-15 94.9 41.7 2.70 3068 100.0 65000 11128 1.031 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
Bofors RP11 ~approximation 94.9 41.7 2.70 3068 100.0 65000 11128 1.031 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
Norma 203B 95.3 41.9 2.71 3065 100.0 65000 11032 1.032 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
Hodgdon H380 96.1 43.1 2.79 3058 99.8 65000 11240 1.034 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
Lovex S070 103.6 45.0 2.92 3055 98.8 65000 11460 1.035 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
Winchester Supreme 780 107.0 49.5 3.21 3055 97.0 64682 11576 1.019 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
Norma 203 old 96.6 42.9 2.78 3054 100.0 65000 10847 1.043 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
Hodgdon H4350 106.3 45.7 2.96 3051 98.1 65000 11370 1.021 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
IMR 4350 104.3 45.6 2.95 3051 98.2 65000 11354 1.021 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
IMR 4320 96.8 41.8 2.71 3051 100.0 65000 10716 1.018 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
Hodgdon H4895 91.6 40.2 2.61 3050 100.0 65000 10783 1.031 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
PB Clermont PCL 516 92.7 43.4 2.81 3050 99.7 65000 11106 1.026 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
ADI AR 2206H 92.0 40.4 2.62 3049 100.0 65000 10846 1.030 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
Alliant Reloder-19 107.0 47.0 3.04 3049 96.6 60536 12074 1.046 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
Rottweil R903 98.8 42.9 2.78 3049 100.0 65000 10763 1.043 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
Bofors RP7 NT ~approximation 98.0 43.4 2.81 3048 98.9 65000 11107 1.010 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
Somchem S355 98.9 42.5 2.75 3044 100.0 65000 10770 1.038 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
SNPE Vectan SP 9 92.6 42.0 2.72 3041 100.0 65000 10752 1.027 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
Rottweil R904 107.0 46.3 3.00 3037 95.8 64036 11523 1.026 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
Lovex S065 102.3 44.0 2.85 3034 99.4 65000 11083 1.036 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
Hodgdon VARGET 97.7 41.5 2.69 3031 100.0 65000 10721 1.022 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
ADI AR 2208 97.3 41.5 2.69 3031 100.0 65000 10721 1.022 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
IMR 7828 SSC 107.0 48.3 3.13 3030 94.0 57435 12419 1.061 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
Rottweil R907 101.0 43.5 2.82 3030 98.2 65000 11212 1.031 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
IMR 4007 SSC 97.8 43.6 2.82 3030 98.2 65000 11203 1.031 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
SNPE Vectan SP 7 90.7 42.7 2.77 3029 99.7 65000 10856 1.036 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
IMR 3031 94.4 38.7 2.51 3026 100.0 65000 9997 1.035 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
Bofors RP3 NT ~approximation 99.7 43.5 2.82 3026 99.4 65000 10853 1.021 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
Somchem S341 90.8 42.9 2.78 3024 100.0 65000 10480 1.030 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
IMR 4064 98.3 40.8 2.64 3023 100.0 65000 10528 1.026 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
IMR 4831 107.0 45.0 2.92 3022 99.7 60368 11302 1.067 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
Accurate 2520 91.7 41.5 2.69 3021 100.0 65000 10202 1.046 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
Lovex D073.6 91.7 41.5 2.69 3021 100.0 65000 10202 1.046 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
Lovex S062 95.9 41.0 2.66 3019 100.0 65000 10359 1.039 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
Bofors RP14 ~approximation 107.0 47.0 3.04 3019 96.2 59113 11903 1.058 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
Accurate 4064 100.8 41.4 2.68 3015 100.0 65000 10191 1.063 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
IMR 8208 XBR 90.5 39.8 2.58 3013 100.0 65000 10237 1.028 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
Somchem S361 106.1 49.6 3.22 3011 95.0 65000 11260 1.030 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
Somchem S385 107.0 47.5 3.08 3006 97.4 59984 11603 1.069 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
Rottweil R902 94.8 40.2 2.60 3001 100.0 65000 10184 1.042 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
Vihtavuori N150 104.1 43.1 2.79 3000 100.0 65000 10110 1.037 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
Vihtavuori N540 94.6 42.0 2.72 3000 100.0 65000 10116 1.037 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
Norma 202 92.4 39.9 2.59 2999 100.0 65000 9969 1.038 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
Vihtavuori N560 107.0 48.0 3.11 2994 92.7 53911 12603 1.098 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
Bofors RP2 NT ~approximation 91.9 40.0 2.59 2991 100.0 65000 10078 1.026 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
Accurate 2495 93.8 39.0 2.52 2989 100.0 65000 9813 1.068 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
ADI AR 2213 107.0 47.5 3.08 2988 93.5 55984 12154 1.074 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
Lovex S060 92.6 39.6 2.56 2985 100.0 65000 10065 1.025 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
Hodgdon H4831 SC 107.0 47.5 3.08 2980 93.6 58747 11592 1.059 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
Rottweil R901 91.1 38.0 2.46 2980 100.0 65000 9819 1.050 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
Accurate 2700 98.8 44.8 2.90 2977 98.0 65000 10551 1.035 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
Alliant Reloder-22 107.0 47.5 3.08 2973 95.0 53212 12294 1.108 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
Bofors RP5/NP ~approximation 107.0 47.5 3.08 2973 95.0 53212 12294 1.108 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
Raufoss RA15 107.0 47.5 3.08 2973 95.0 53212 12294 1.108 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
ADI AR 2206 92.0 40.0 2.59 2972 100.0 65000 9897 1.026 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
Vihtavuori N140 94.5 40.7 2.64 2971 100.0 65000 9592 1.037 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
Vihtavuori N135 100.4 40.0 2.59 2963 100.0 65000 9369 1.046 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
Accurate MAGPRO 107.0 49.9 3.24 2962 90.5 52846 12478 1.113 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!

Pretty good ballistics for both when they are ran the same..

 

[FOTIS]

You are on the right track, but if the H 4831 sc does not work for you maybe you should try IMR 7828.

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or RL 22 / 25

 

[SCRUBS]

+1 for R 22. It works well with the 115`s.

 

[Vince]

I was looking ar RL22 last night and will consider it if H4831sc doesnt work out like I want it to.

 

[Vince]

I'll shoot the various 115 grain Ballistic Tip loads I worked up with H4831sc tomorrow.

I've got 5 rounds in half grain increments, of various powder charges to see what's most accurate. I'm not happy with the factory ammo I've been using, 1.35 - 1.5 inch groups. The factory loads I've been using have all been 120 grains and my barrel may prefer a lighter load, we will see.

Tomorrow, on the way home from shooting in the morning, I'll pick up a pound of R 22.

 

[velvetant]

I shoot a 25-284 that uses the same load data as the 25-06.
I found Re25 and Retumbo work very well with the 115 NBT and 120 NPT