358Win - 200gr FTX Load Query

[CatskillCrawler]

I've been waiting a week for a response from Hornady in regards to this combo and I'm getting impatient with the lack of a response. I've searched numerous boards and found some vague experiences but nothing concrete. Based upon what I see for 356Win & FTX load data and comparisons to 358WIn & 200gr PSP/Spire point data I have an idea where I could probably safely start but I feel it can't hurt to reach out.

I currently have IMR-3031, IMR-4064, H-4895, and Varget that should suffice. This is for a BLR and it's 20" barrel and 2.830 max OAL magazine.

Your thoughts would be appreciated.

 

[SJB358]

CC, I have had alot of luck with W748 recently. I know it is an oldie, but it seemed to work really well in my BLR 358 with the 225gr PT's. I am thinking it might be decent with 200's as well. I didn't have much luck with Varget, AA2520, or H4895 when I did my previous testing. Not saying they won't work, just that they didn't work as well as W748 for accuracy. Speed, they were all about the same. Scotty

 

[CatskillCrawler]

I keep hearing the W748 and H-322 are best for the 200gr bullets. I may just have to take a road trip out to PA to a gunshop that carries the Winchester powders and TAC which I've been jonesing to use for 225 and 250gr out of the 358Win.

 

[SJB358]

I keep hearing the W748 and H-322 are best for the 200gr bullets. I may just have to take a road trip out to PA to a gunshop that carries the Winchester powders and TAC which I've been jonesing to use for 225 and 250gr out of the 358Win.

TAC is on my TO DO list as well. I had a can in my hand last weekend and put it back. I figure if W748 doesn't work, than I can move to TAC. I hear alot of good about it.

I know the 200gr Silvertip factory loads shoot really well out of my Browning and I would bet money they are loaded with W748 from the factory as well. Give W748 a try with the 225's, I doubt you would be disappointed. It shot well and had great speed, plus, it is still one of the cheapest powders out there. Scotty

 

[DrMike]

Here are a few powders and charges that have worked well for me.

Cartridge : .358 Win.
Bullet : .358, 200, Hornady FTX 35105
Useable Case Capaci: 50.030 grain H2O = 3.248 cm³
Cartridge O.A.L. L6: 2.780 inch = 70.61 mm
Barrel Length : 22.0 inch = 558.8 mm
Powder : Winchester 748

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 84 41.60 2130 2015 28416 5443 86.4 1.398
-18.0 86 42.64 2185 2120 30381 5626 87.8 1.359
-16.0 88 43.68 2240 2228 32492 5805 89.1 1.320
-14.0 90 44.72 2295 2340 34763 5977 90.4 1.283
-12.0 92 45.76 2351 2455 37206 6144 91.6 1.246
-10.0 94 46.80 2407 2573 39842 6303 92.7 1.209
-08.0 96 47.84 2463 2694 42685 6454 93.8 1.172
-06.0 99 48.88 2519 2818 45757 6596 94.8 1.136
-04.0 101 49.92 2575 2945 49084 6728 95.7 1.102
-02.0 103 50.96 2631 3075 52689 6851 96.5 1.068 ! Near Maximum !
+00.0 105 52.00 2688 3208 56605 6962 97.2 1.036 ! Near Maximum !
+02.0 107 53.04 2744 3345 60865 7062 97.9 1.005 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
+04.0 109 54.08 2801 3484 65510 7149 98.5 0.975 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
+06.0 111 55.12 2857 3625 70588 7223 98.9 0.946 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
+08.0 113 56.16 2914 3770 76155 7283 99.3 0.918 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
+10.0 115 57.20 2970 3918 82271 7329 99.6 0.890 !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 105 52.00 2823 3540 68774 6821 99.9 0.960 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
Data for burning rate decreased by 10% relative to nominal value:
-Ba 105 52.00 2506 2789 46013 6708 90.1 1.135

Cartridge : .358 Win.
Bullet : .358, 200, Hornady FTX 35105
Useable Case Capaci: 50.030 grain H2O = 3.248 cm³
Cartridge O.A.L. L6: 2.780 inch = 70.61 mm
Barrel Length : 22.0 inch = 558.8 mm
Powder : IMR 8208 XBR

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 86 39.60 2113 1983 29516 5169 86.4 1.396
-18.0 88 40.59 2165 2081 31494 5336 87.6 1.358
-16.0 90 41.58 2216 2181 33618 5500 88.8 1.321
-14.0 92 42.57 2268 2285 35888 5660 89.9 1.285
-12.0 94 43.56 2320 2390 38318 5815 91.0 1.248
-10.0 97 44.55 2372 2499 40923 5965 92.1 1.212
-08.0 99 45.54 2424 2610 43720 6109 93.0 1.177
-06.0 101 46.53 2476 2723 46719 6247 94.0 1.143
-04.0 103 47.52 2528 2839 49921 6379 94.8 1.111
-02.0 105 48.51 2581 2958 53345 6503 95.6 1.080 ! Near Maximum !
+00.0 107 49.50 2633 3078 57027 6620 96.3 1.050 ! Near Maximum !
+02.0 109 50.49 2685 3202 60993 6728 97.0 1.020 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
+04.0 112 51.48 2737 3327 65270 6828 97.6 0.992 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
+06.0 114 52.47 2789 3456 69890 6919 98.1 0.965 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
+08.0 116 53.46 2842 3586 74890 6999 98.6 0.938 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
+10.0 118 54.45 2894 3719 80311 7070 99.0 0.913 !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 107 49.50 2757 3375 68004 6584 99.6 0.978 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
Data for burning rate decreased by 10% relative to nominal value:
-Ba 107 49.50 2471 2712 46520 6357 89.6 1.142

Cartridge : .358 Win.
Bullet : .358, 200, Hornady FTX 35105
Useable Case Capaci: 50.030 grain H2O = 3.248 cm³
Cartridge O.A.L. L6: 2.780 inch = 70.61 mm
Barrel Length : 22.0 inch = 558.8 mm
Powder : Hodgdon H4895

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 88 40.40 2126 2008 28952 5388 84.8 1.403
-18.0 90 41.41 2180 2111 30953 5570 86.1 1.364
-16.0 92 42.42 2234 2216 33100 5747 87.4 1.326
-14.0 94 43.43 2288 2325 35408 5921 88.6 1.289
-12.0 96 44.44 2342 2436 37889 6089 89.8 1.252
-10.0 99 45.45 2397 2551 40559 6253 90.9 1.215
-08.0 101 46.46 2451 2668 43417 6411 92.0 1.179
-06.0 103 47.47 2506 2789 46469 6562 93.0 1.144
-04.0 105 48.48 2561 2912 49750 6706 93.9 1.110
-02.0 107 49.49 2616 3038 53288 6843 94.8 1.077 ! Near Maximum !
+00.0 110 50.50 2671 3167 57108 6971 95.6 1.046 ! Near Maximum !
+02.0 112 51.51 2726 3299 61237 7090 96.4 1.016 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
+04.0 114 52.52 2781 3434 65707 7200 97.1 0.986 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
+06.0 116 53.53 2836 3572 70557 7300 97.7 0.958 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
+08.0 118 54.54 2891 3712 75827 7389 98.2 0.930 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
+10.0 120 55.55 2946 3856 81568 7466 98.7 0.904 !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 110 50.50 2806 3497 68855 6967 99.4 0.971 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
Data for burning rate decreased by 10% relative to nominal value:
-Ba 110 50.50 2495 2765 45950 6649 88.3 1.145

Cartridge : .358 Win.
Bullet : .358, 200, Hornady FTX 35105
Useable Case Capaci: 50.030 grain H2O = 3.248 cm³
Cartridge O.A.L. L6: 2.780 inch = 70.61 mm
Barrel Length : 22.0 inch = 558.8 mm
Powder : IMR 4895

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 90 41.60 2121 1998 27993 5487 83.0 1.411
-18.0 92 42.64 2177 2104 29953 5680 84.4 1.372
-16.0 95 43.68 2232 2213 32063 5870 85.8 1.333
-14.0 97 44.72 2288 2325 34335 6056 87.1 1.296
-12.0 99 45.76 2345 2441 36786 6237 88.4 1.259
-10.0 101 46.80 2401 2561 39431 6413 89.6 1.220
-08.0 104 47.84 2458 2683 42292 6583 90.8 1.183
-06.0 106 48.88 2515 2810 45388 6745 91.9 1.146
-04.0 108 49.92 2573 2939 48745 6901 92.9 1.111
-02.0 111 50.96 2630 3073 52391 7047 93.9 1.077 ! Near Maximum !
+00.0 113 52.00 2688 3209 56358 7185 94.8 1.044 ! Near Maximum !
+02.0 115 53.04 2746 3349 60677 7313 95.7 1.012 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
+04.0 117 54.08 2804 3493 65393 7430 96.5 0.982 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
+06.0 120 55.12 2863 3640 70518 7536 97.2 0.952 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
+08.0 122 56.16 2921 3790 76123 7630 97.8 0.923 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
+10.0 124 57.20 2980 3944 82276 7711 98.4 0.895 !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 113 52.00 2835 3570 68888 7217 99.1 0.965 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
Data for burning rate decreased by 10% relative to nominal value:
-Ba 113 52.00 2499 2774 45136 6799 86.8 1.147

Cartridge : .358 Win.
Bullet : .358, 200, Hornady FTX 35105
Useable Case Capaci: 50.030 grain H2O = 3.248 cm³
Cartridge O.A.L. L6: 2.780 inch = 70.61 mm
Barrel Length : 22.0 inch = 558.8 mm
Powder : Ramshot TAC

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 83 40.80 2119 1993 28969 5287 86.1 1.400
-18.0 85 41.82 2171 2094 30939 5461 87.4 1.361
-16.0 87 42.84 2224 2197 33046 5632 88.7 1.324
-14.0 89 43.86 2277 2303 35306 5799 89.8 1.287
-12.0 91 44.88 2330 2412 37730 5960 91.0 1.251
-10.0 93 45.90 2384 2523 40329 6116 92.0 1.214
-08.0 95 46.92 2437 2638 43134 6266 93.1 1.178
-06.0 97 47.94 2491 2755 46148 6409 94.0 1.144
-04.0 99 48.96 2544 2875 49396 6545 94.9 1.110
-02.0 101 49.98 2598 2997 52902 6673 95.7 1.078 ! Near Maximum !
+00.0 103 51.00 2652 3123 56675 6793 96.5 1.047 ! Near Maximum !
+02.0 105 52.02 2705 3251 60792 6904 97.1 1.017 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
+04.0 107 53.04 2759 3381 65221 7005 97.7 0.988 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
+06.0 109 54.06 2813 3514 70004 7096 98.3 0.960 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
+08.0 112 55.08 2867 3650 75200 7176 98.8 0.933 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
+10.0 114 56.10 2921 3789 80855 7244 99.2 0.907 !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 103 51.00 2780 3433 68211 6747 99.7 0.974 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
Data for burning rate decreased by 10% relative to nominal value:
-Ba 103 51.00 2483 2738 46065 6515 89.5 1.143

Cartridge : .358 Win.
Bullet : .358, 200, Hornady FTX 35105
Useable Case Capaci: 50.030 grain H2O = 3.248 cm³
Cartridge O.A.L. L6: 2.780 inch = 70.61 mm
Barrel Length : 22.0 inch = 558.8 mm
Powder : Alliant Reloder-10x

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 83 36.00 2174 2100 30926 5257 96.6 1.380
-18.0 85 36.90 2223 2195 32935 5382 97.4 1.343
-16.0 87 37.80 2272 2292 35071 5499 98.0 1.307
-14.0 89 38.70 2320 2390 37341 5609 98.5 1.273
-12.0 91 39.60 2368 2489 39754 5711 99.0 1.238
-10.0 93 40.50 2415 2590 42319 5805 99.4 1.204
-08.0 95 41.40 2462 2692 45047 5890 99.6 1.171
-06.0 97 42.30 2508 2794 47949 5965 99.8 1.139
-04.0 99 43.20 2555 2898 51037 6032 100.0 1.109 ! Near Maximum !
-02.0 101 44.10 2600 3003 54325 6088 100.0 1.080 ! Near Maximum !
+00.0 103 45.00 2645 3108 57829 6140 100.0 1.052 ! Near Maximum !
+02.0 105 45.90 2690 3214 61565 6190 100.0 1.025 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
+04.0 108 46.80 2735 3321 65552 6239 100.0 0.999 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
+06.0 110 47.70 2779 3429 69811 6285 100.0 0.974 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
+08.0 112 48.60 2822 3537 74366 6330 100.0 0.949 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
+10.0 114 49.50 2866 3647 79242 6373 100.0 0.926 !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 103 45.00 2728 3306 69054 5877 100.0 0.985 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
Data for burning rate decreased by 10% relative to nominal value:
-Ba 103 45.00 2518 2816 46887 6344 98.2 1.143

Cartridge : .358 Win.
Bullet : .358, 200, Hornady FTX 35105
Useable Case Capaci: 50.030 grain H2O = 3.248 cm³
Cartridge O.A.L. L6: 2.780 inch = 70.61 mm
Barrel Length : 22.0 inch = 558.8 mm
Powder : Hodgdon H335

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 40.00 2133 2020 28964 5329 90.0 1.396
-18.0 81 41.00 2185 2120 30919 5493 91.2 1.358
-16.0 83 42.00 2237 2223 33013 5653 92.3 1.320
-14.0 85 43.00 2289 2328 35256 5806 93.4 1.283
-12.0 87 44.00 2342 2435 37661 5953 94.3 1.248
-10.0 89 45.00 2394 2545 40243 6094 95.2 1.211
-08.0 91 46.00 2446 2658 43016 6227 96.1 1.176
-06.0 93 47.00 2499 2772 45998 6352 96.8 1.142
-04.0 95 48.00 2551 2890 49211 6468 97.5 1.109
-02.0 97 49.00 2603 3009 52674 6575 98.1 1.077 ! Near Maximum !
+00.0 99 50.00 2655 3130 56410 6673 98.6 1.047 ! Near Maximum !
+02.0 101 51.00 2707 3254 60453 6760 99.0 1.017 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
+04.0 103 52.00 2759 3380 64822 6836 99.4 0.989 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
+06.0 105 53.00 2810 3508 69578 6901 99.7 0.961 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
+08.0 107 54.00 2862 3637 74711 6955 99.9 0.934 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
+10.0 109 55.00 2913 3769 80281 6995 100.0 0.908 !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 99 50.00 2770 3408 68084 6467 100.0 0.975 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
Data for burning rate decreased by 10% relative to nominal value:
-Ba 99 50.00 2496 2766 45832 6535 93.0 1.141

 

[SJB358]

That's great data Mike. Makes me wanna work with the FTXs a little. Nearly 2700 with all those powders seems pretty good to me. Might have to grab a box the next time I see them. I still think a protected point AB would really shine in the 35 Rem and 358 Win. Scotty

 

[CatskillCrawler]

Agreed. If my 20" barrel managed 3-5% less velocity I would be very pleased with those numbers. Not sure how the FTX will hold up at 25-2600fps but I plan on finding out!! :twisted:

Thanks for all the load data Mike, I'll put it to good use.

I have 100 of these and unless I find something extraordinary, they exist for range work only.

 

[BK]

I have a can of TAC sitting at home, that I bought for loading .223s. I may have to try it in my .358 as well.

 

[DrMike]

I've had very good success with TAC in the .358. However, a powder that is overlooked is 10X, which gives me virtually identical velocities and good accuracy. The old standbys are H335, IMR3031 and IMR4895, any of which work very well in the .358. I do apologise for running the data with a 22 inch barrel, but the pressure curves will be unaffected. Final projected velocities will be as follows:

50.5 grains of H335, 2605 fps
45.0 grains of 10X, 2599 fps
51 grains of TAC, 2601 fps
52.0 grains of IMR4895, 2636 fps
50.5 grains of H4895, 2619 fps
52 grains of W748, 2637 fps

 

[BK]

I appreciate the 22" data, as that's what my Ruger Hawkeye has.

 

[CatskillCrawler]

I do apologize for running the data with a 22 inch barrel, but the pressure curves will be unaffected.

Heck, don't sweat that.

I had guestimated loads for the H4895 and W748, and they were ~2gr less for max loads. I'm glad you posted tho because I trust Quickload much more than my mental prowess.

Thanks again!

 

[HeathSexton]

I shot a 200gr Hornady PSP and 50grs H4895 from my BLR with great accuracy. I shoot 47grs H4895 from my Ruger Hawkeye now, I have not worked up to 50grs yet. 47grs H4895+200gr PSP went 2380fps from my BLR, never chrono'd the 50grs load.

 

[CatskillCrawler]

I shot a 200gr Hornady PSP and 50grs H4895 from my BLR with great accuracy. I shoot 47grs H4895 from my Ruger Hawkeye now, I have not worked up to 50grs yet. 47grs H4895+200gr PSP went 2380fps from my BLR, never chrono'd the 50grs load.

Good to hear. I had so-so accuracy with 200gr IMR-3031 and IMR-4064 so I bought some H-4895 hoping it may be the cure.

Now I'm going to try it and some W748 first.

I still have some PSPCLs loaded over Varget awaitng a range session so maybe Varget will be a player also.

So many load options, so little time.

 

[CatskillCrawler]

Here are a few powders and charges that have worked well for me.

Cartridge : .358 Win.
Bullet : .358, 200, Hornady FTX 35105
Useable Case Capaci: 50.030 grain H2O = 3.248 cm³
Cartridge O.A.L. L6: 2.780 inch = 70.61 mm
Barrel Length : 22.0 inch = 558.8 mm
Powder : Ramshot TAC

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 83 40.80 2119 1993 28969 5287 86.1 1.400
-18.0 85 41.82 2171 2094 30939 5461 87.4 1.361
-16.0 87 42.84 2224 2197 33046 5632 88.7 1.324
-14.0 89 43.86 2277 2303 35306 5799 89.8 1.287
-12.0 91 44.88 2330 2412 37730 5960 91.0 1.251
-10.0 93 45.90 2384 2523 40329 6116 92.0 1.214
-08.0 95 46.92 2437 2638 43134 6266 93.1 1.178
-06.0 97 47.94 2491 2755 46148 6409 94.0 1.144
-04.0 99 48.96 2544 2875 49396 6545 94.9 1.110
-02.0 101 49.98 2598 2997 52902 6673 95.7 1.078 ! Near Maximum !
+00.0 103 51.00 2652 3123 56675 6793 96.5 1.047 ! Near Maximum !
+02.0 105 52.02 2705 3251 60792 6904 97.1 1.017 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
+04.0 107 53.04 2759 3381 65221 7005 97.7 0.988 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
+06.0 109 54.06 2813 3514 70004 7096 98.3 0.960 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
+08.0 112 55.08 2867 3650 75200 7176 98.8 0.933 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
+10.0 114 56.10 2921 3789 80855 7244 99.2 0.907 !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 103 51.00 2780 3433 68211 6747 99.7 0.974 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
Data for burning rate decreased by 10% relative to nominal value:
-Ba 103 51.00 2483 2738 46065 6515 89.5 1.143

DM - should I be using Magnum primers with the TAC? I've seen that Fed 215 or CCI250 are the preferred primers but don't see any mention of primers in your load data.

Thanks again - CsC

 

[DrMike]

CsC,

My practise is to use the coolest primer that will give me good ignition. I actually use WLR primers (which are arguably the hottest of the large rifle primers) in my loads with the .358 Win. I don't see a problem in using either the F215 or the CCI250 with the load. You will get slightly more velocity, but also a little more pressure. Working up the load will verify the charge you need to use in your rifle.

 

[CatskillCrawler]

Copy that. Thanks.