338-06 225gr Swift A Frame load data needed please

[Scott Spencer]

Can anyone help with some loads for this? I've looked on the internet and my Swift manual and have nothing on the 338-06 for this bullet.

Any loads or data for any powders will be appreciated very much!

 

[DrMike]

Cartridge : .338-06 A-Square
Bullet : .338, 225, Swift A-Frame SS
Useable Case Capaci: 59.939 grain H2O = 3.892 cm³
Cartridge O.A.L. L6: 3.340 inch = 84.84 mm
Barrel Length : 22.0 inch = 558.8 mm

Predicted Data for Indicated Charges of the Following Powders.
Matching Maximum Pressure: 64000 psi, or 441 MPa
or a maximum loading ratio or filling of 110 %
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 !

Powder type Filling/Loading Ratio Charge Charge Vel. Prop.Burnt P max P muzz B_Time
% Grains Gramm fps % psi psi ms
--------------------------------- -----------------------------------------------------------------
Elcho 17 105.3 61.0 3.96 2736 100.0 64000 9704 1.064 ! Near Maximum !
Alliant Reloder-17 105.3 61.0 3.96 2736 100.0 64000 9704 1.064 ! Near Maximum !
PB Clermont PCL 511 106.8 62.8 4.07 2693 98.3 64000 9797 1.074 ! Near Maximum !
Ramshot Hunter 110.0 62.8 4.07 2684 98.2 63402 9763 1.079 ! Near Maximum !
Winchester 760 104.2 60.9 3.95 2683 97.5 64000 9723 1.079 ! Near Maximum !
Hodgdon H414 104.2 60.9 3.95 2683 97.5 64000 9723 1.079 ! Near Maximum !
Norma URP 109.9 60.1 3.89 2681 99.4 64000 9469 1.081 ! Near Maximum !
Bofors RP19 ~approximation 109.9 60.1 3.89 2680 99.4 64000 9466 1.081 ! Near Maximum !
Vihtavuori N550 106.7 60.2 3.90 2679 99.3 64000 9590 1.087 ! Near Maximum !
Accurate 4350 109.1 60.3 3.91 2678 99.4 64000 9435 1.094 ! Near Maximum !
IMR 4895 98.9 54.7 3.54 2650 99.9 64000 9044 1.095 ! Near Maximum !
Norma 204 108.5 61.9 4.01 2646 95.2 64000 9523 1.077 ! Near Maximum !
Somchem S365 110.0 60.4 3.92 2642 100.0 57525 9168 1.121 ! Near Maximum !
Raufoss RA11 99.7 55.1 3.57 2640 99.8 64000 8996 1.096 ! Near Maximum !
Alliant Reloder-15 99.7 55.1 3.57 2640 99.8 64000 8996 1.096 ! Near Maximum !
Bofors RP11 ~approximation 99.7 55.1 3.57 2640 99.8 64000 8996 1.096 ! Near Maximum !
Norma 203B 100.2 55.4 3.59 2640 99.9 64000 8939 1.097 ! Near Maximum !
Hodgdon BL-C2 94.3 56.9 3.68 2639 100.0 64000 8824 1.097 ! Near Maximum !
Bofors RP3 101.7 56.8 3.68 2636 100.0 64000 8806 1.105 ! Near Maximum !
Norma 203 old 101.7 56.8 3.68 2636 100.0 64000 8806 1.105 ! Near Maximum !
Bofors RP4 NT ~approximation 109.6 61.5 3.98 2636 97.1 64000 9314 1.088 ! Near Maximum !
Rottweil R903 104.0 56.8 3.68 2629 100.0 64000 8728 1.106 ! Near Maximum !
Hodgdon H380 100.9 57.0 3.69 2628 99.1 64000 9061 1.100 ! Near Maximum !
Lovex S070 108.8 59.4 3.85 2623 97.6 64000 9194 1.101 ! Near Maximum !
Somchem S355 104.0 56.2 3.64 2622 100.0 64000 8737 1.103 ! Near Maximum !
IMR 4350 109.5 60.2 3.90 2615 96.8 64000 9074 1.087 ! Near Maximum !
Elcho TR140 - preliminary data 100.5 57.3 3.71 2613 99.2 64000 8822 1.097 ! Near Maximum !
Lovex D073.6 96.5 54.9 3.56 2608 100.0 64000 8228 1.110 ! Near Maximum !
Accurate 2520 94.3 54.9 3.56 2608 100.0 64000 8228 1.110 ! Near Maximum !
Accurate 4064 101.5 54.9 3.55 2606 100.0 64000 8213 1.127 ! Near Maximum !
Lovex S065 107.4 58.0 3.76 2604 98.5 64000 8910 1.103 ! Near Maximum !
SNPE Vectan SP 7 95.2 56.4 3.66 2599 99.0 64000 8720 1.104 ! Near Maximum !
Bofors RP4 ~approximation 110.0 60.8 3.94 2593 94.4 59836 9351 1.110 ! Near Maximum !
Raufoss RA4 110.0 60.8 3.94 2593 94.4 59836 9351 1.110 ! Near Maximum !
Bofors RP7 105.8 57.4 3.72 2592 96.8 64000 8942 1.101 ! Near Maximum !
Rottweil R907 105.8 57.4 3.72 2592 96.8 64000 8942 1.101 ! Near Maximum !
IMR 4007 SSC 102.4 57.4 3.72 2592 96.8 64000 8935 1.101 ! Near Maximum !
Norma 201 93.4 52.7 3.42 2587 100.0 64000 8317 1.113 ! Near Maximum !
Hodgdon Hybrid 100V 110.0 58.8 3.81 2585 99.8 58511 8651 1.122 ! Near Maximum !
Accurate 2495 95.4 51.6 3.34 2582 100.0 64000 7861 1.135 ! Near Maximum !
Rottweil R902 99.4 53.0 3.43 2579 100.0 64000 8210 1.114 ! Near Maximum !
Hodgdon H4350 110.0 59.5 3.85 2579 96.2 61076 8974 1.109 ! Near Maximum !
Accurate 2460 90.2 53.6 3.47 2574 100.0 64000 8023 1.118 ! Near Maximum !
Lovex D073.5 90.4 53.6 3.47 2574 100.0 64000 8023 1.118 ! Near Maximum !
ADI AR 2209 110.0 60.4 3.92 2570 93.7 57256 9401 1.126 ! Near Maximum !
Norma MRP 110.0 63.4 4.11 2562 94.2 50966 10116 1.178
Rottweil R901 95.4 50.1 3.25 2560 100.0 64000 7869 1.125 ! Near Maximum !
Winchester Supreme 780 110.0 64.1 4.15 2554 94.0 58959 9053 1.118 ! Near Maximum !
Alliant Reloder-19 110.0 60.8 3.94 2554 93.7 55271 9432 1.147 ! Near Maximum !
Somchem S361 110.0 64.7 4.20 2544 92.2 61538 8829 1.115 ! Near Maximum !
Rottweil R904 110.0 59.9 3.88 2543 92.8 58811 8955 1.125 ! Near Maximum !
Accurate 2700 102.2 59.0 3.82 2542 96.4 64000 8383 1.108 ! Near Maximum !

 

[JD338]

Thank goodness for QL.

Good luck with the load development Scott.

JD338

 

[Scott Spencer]

Thank you Dr Mike for the QL! Lots to look over.

Thanks Jim. Just trying to get my mind off this chemo and thought I might see what those A frames would do down the road.

 

[DrMike]

Scott,

Note that pressure on these is set at a max of 64k psi. You can build to 65k psi, which gives you a little bit of room. When you lock in on a powder, let us know and someone will run that specific powder at 65k psi to get a tad more precise. I like the Swift A-Frame. Unfortunately, they are very expensive in Canada.

 

[HomerOz]

G'Day Fella's,

Scott, if I remember correctly, IMR 4320 is supposed to be The Powder for this cartridge!

I have a rifle in this cartridge but haven't reloaded for it, in a while.
I shoot 200 and 250grn bullets thru it but I'll have to go have a look, at what my powder charges/velocities are!

Doh!
Homer

 

[SJB358]

I remember right Scott, Joel had really good luck with H414 and Speer 225's.. Said the accuracy was excellent.

Glad to see you back buddy!

 

[Scott Spencer]

Glad to see you back buddy!

Thanks, Scotty. I apologize for not getting back to you on the email. January has been a rough month all the way around for me. I have my second of 4 chemo treatments coming up this Tues. The first one was real bad so I am hoping this second one is isn't as rough.

 

[SJB358]

Were all praying for your health buddy.

Write whenever you feel up to it.

 

[HomerOz]

G'Day Again,

Scott the load I use in my BRNO ZKK600, 24" barrel rifle are as follows;
200grn Hornady Spire Pt, 54.5grns of ADI AR-2208 (Hodgdon Varget, IMR 4064), Norma .30-06 cases, CCI BR-2 primer for 2666fps.
250grn Hornady Round Nose, 50grn of ADI AR-2208 (Hodgdon Varget, IMR 4064), Norma .30-06 cases, CCI BR-2 primer for 2390fps.

Now Scott, this rifle doesn't have a floated barrel, and these loads are for specifically designed, for POI with the open and ghost ring peep sights!
You may be able to get more velocity.......

Hope that helps

Doh!
Homer

 

[SJB358]

Just bringing this back up to the top. Not sure why I thought about Scott today but wanted to post his Obituary. Scott was a great guy. Lost touch with him while I was deployed and he was going through his cancer treatment but I was very impressed. Seemed like he lived well. Pretty sure he even made TV by taking an elk on TV. We had plans to hunt together one of these years. Was a little sad to read this.

http://m.legacy.com/dignity-memorial/ob ... id=5884894

Rest in peace. Scotty

 

[Dwh7271]

I read the obit.
Sounded like a terrific guy.
RIP.

 

[truck driver]

It always seems like the good die young, sorry to here of his passing may he rest in eternal peace.

 

[gerry]

Had no idea, thanks for letting us know. RIP buddy......

 

[DrMike]

Thank you for posting this, Scotty. Things like the death of a friend can slip past in the hurried pace of life.

 

[Rigbymauser]

Love to have shared a meal with Scott. Sounds like he was a nice guy with many interests.

RIP Scott!.

 

[preacher]

Sorry to hear that. Life is so short. When the book of James says "life is a vapor that will soon pass away", the word used for "vapor" means the little puff of smoke when a match goes out. That's it. What a sorry way to kill a man too, cancer is from the pits of hell if you ask me.