Would like to know what velocity/loads at 64K using the 120 Barnes TTSX and a 160 NP out of a 26" barrel? I told my smith when he cut it to start there. I would have had the rifle by now but the Surgeon moved wife's last "tweaking" surgery on her reconstructed bosom. Told him I didn't need the rifle until early April. Any help please? Thanks
Quickload Data needed for 26" barrel 7x57
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Cartridge : 7 x 57 mm Mauser (SAAMI)
Bullet : .284, 120, Barnes 'TTSX'BT 30298
Useable Case Capaci: 53.428 grain H2O = 3.469 cm³
Cartridge O.A.L. L6: 3.071 inch = 78.00 mm
Barrel Length : 26.0 inch = 660.4 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
--------------------------------- -----------------------------------------------------------------
ReloadSwiss RS 60 *T 106.1 54.8 3.55 3404 100.0 64000 9453 1.049 ! Near Maximum !
Elcho 17 105.2 54.4 3.52 3384 100.0 64000 9411 1.054 ! Near Maximum !
Alliant Reloder-17 *T 105.2 54.4 3.52 3384 100.0 64000 9411 1.054 ! Near Maximum !
ReloadSwiss RS 70 *C 108.6 57.0 3.69 3374 99.3 64000 9807 1.053 ! Near Maximum !
ReloadSwiss RS 62 109.2 56.3 3.65 3349 99.5 64000 9440 1.069 ! Near Maximum !
Bofors RL16 TZ *C *T 110.0 52.8 3.42 3348 99.7 63078 9373 1.060 ! Near Maximum !
Alliant Reloder-16 *C *T 110.0 52.8 3.42 3348 99.7 63078 9373 1.060 ! Near Maximum !
PB Clermont PCL 511 106.6 55.9 3.62 3332 98.5 64000 9506 1.064 ! Near Maximum !
Ramshot Hunter 110.0 55.9 3.63 3326 98.5 63731 9484 1.066 ! Near Maximum !
Hodgdon H414 104.1 54.2 3.51 3323 97.8 64000 9464 1.067 ! Near Maximum !
Winchester 760 104.1 54.2 3.51 3323 97.8 64000 9464 1.067 ! Near Maximum !
Norma URP *C 109.8 53.5 3.47 3320 99.5 64000 9211 1.070 ! Near Maximum !
Bofors RP19 ~approximation 109.9 53.5 3.47 3319 99.5 64000 9208 1.070 ! Near Maximum !
Vihtavuori N550 *C*T 106.6 53.7 3.48 3318 99.5 64000 9326 1.075 ! Near Maximum !
Accurate 4350 109.2 53.8 3.48 3317 99.6 64000 9183 1.082 ! Near Maximum !
Hodgdon LVR 106.9 52.7 3.41 3309 99.2 64000 9155 1.068 ! Near Maximum !
PB Clermont PCL 518 110.0 55.9 3.63 3301 98.0 62037 9483 1.078 ! Near Maximum !
Norma 204 *C 108.4 55.1 3.57 3278 95.7 64000 9270 1.066 ! Near Maximum !
Bofors RP3 101.9 50.7 3.29 3271 100.0 64000 8601 1.091 ! Near Maximum !
Norma 203 old 101.9 50.7 3.29 3271 100.0 64000 8601 1.091 ! Near Maximum !
Somchem S365 110.0 53.9 3.49 3269 100.0 57497 8909 1.110 ! Near Maximum !
Vihtavuori N160 *C 106.4 53.5 3.46 3265 99.5 64000 8689 1.074 ! Near Maximum !
Bofors RP4 NT *C ~approximation 109.5 54.8 3.55 3265 97.4 64000 9062 1.076 ! Near Maximum !
Rottweil R903 104.2 50.7 3.29 3263 100.0 64000 8526 1.091 ! Near Maximum !
Hodgdon H380 101.0 50.8 3.29 3262 99.3 64000 8852 1.085 ! Near Maximum !
Somchem S355 104.1 50.2 3.25 3255 100.0 64000 8537 1.088 ! Near Maximum !
Shooters World SW4350 108.8 53.0 3.43 3253 97.9 64000 8964 1.087 ! Near Maximum !
Lovex S070 108.8 53.0 3.43 3253 97.9 64000 8964 1.087 ! Near Maximum !
Shooters World Match Rifle 96.7 49.1 3.18 3238 100.0 64000 8068 1.094 ! Near Maximum !
Lovex D073.6 96.7 49.1 3.18 3238 100.0 64000 8068 1.094 ! Near Maximum !
Accurate 2520 94.5 49.1 3.18 3238 100.0 64000 8068 1.094 ! Near Maximum !
Accurate 4064 101.9 49.1 3.18 3238 100.0 64000 8070 1.110 ! Near Maximum !
Lovex S065 107.4 51.7 3.35 3231 98.7 64000 8695 1.088 ! Near Maximum !
Shooters World Long Rifle 107.4 51.7 3.35 3231 98.7 64000 8695 1.088 ! Near Maximum !
SNPE Vectan SP 7 95.3 50.3 3.26 3228 99.2 64000 8527 1.089 ! Near Maximum !
Alliant Reloder-26 *C 110.0 58.2 3.77 3228 97.8 51266 10192 1.159
Bofors RP7 105.8 51.1 3.31 3219 97.1 64000 8738 1.086 ! Near Maximum !
Rottweil R907 105.8 51.1 3.31 3219 97.1 64000 8738 1.086 ! Near Maximum !
IMR 4007 SSC 102.4 51.2 3.32 3218 97.1 64000 8731 1.086 ! Near Maximum !
Bofors RP4 ~approximation 110.0 54.2 3.51 3215 94.9 59907 9124 1.096 ! Near Maximum !
Raufoss RA4 110.0 54.2 3.51 3215 94.9 59907 9124 1.096 ! Near Maximum !
Accurate 2495 96.0 46.2 3.00 3215 100.0 64000 7774 1.116 ! Near Maximum !
Hodgdon Hybrid 100V 110.0 52.4 3.40 3203 99.9 58410 8430 1.109 ! Near Maximum !
Accurate 2460 90.4 47.9 3.10 3200 100.0 64000 7877 1.100 ! Near Maximum !
Lovex D073.5 90.7 47.9 3.10 3200 100.0 64000 7877 1.100 ! Near Maximum !
Rottweil R901 95.8 44.8 2.90 3190 100.0 64000 7765 1.103 ! Near Maximum !
ADI AR 2209 110.0 53.9 3.49 3186 94.2 57226 9180 1.113 ! Near Maximum !DrMike
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Code:
Cartridge : 7 x 57 mm Mauser (SAAMI)
Bullet : .284, 160, Nosler PART SP 16327
Useable Case Capaci: 52.348 grain H2O = 3.399 cm³
Cartridge O.A.L. L6: 3.071 inch = 78.00 mm
Barrel Length : 26.0 inch = 660.4 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 !
6 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
--------------------------------- -----------------------------------------------------------------
Alliant Reloder-26 *C 109.1 56.6 3.67 3039 100.0 64000 10025 1.189 ! Near Maximum !
Norma MRP *C 109.8 55.3 3.58 3006 99.8 64000 10146 1.193 ! Near Maximum !
ReloadSwiss RS 70 *C 102.4 52.6 3.41 2970 100.0 64000 9406 1.191 ! Near Maximum !
ReloadSwiss RS 60 *T 99.6 50.4 3.27 2969 100.0 64000 8974 1.192 ! Near Maximum !
IMR 7828 SSC 109.5 54.3 3.52 2960 97.9 64000 9928 1.190 ! Near Maximum !
Alliant Reloder-17 *T 98.7 49.9 3.24 2948 100.0 64000 8919 1.200 ! Near Maximum !
Elcho 17 98.7 49.9 3.24 2948 100.0 64000 8919 1.200 ! Near Maximum !
Vihtavuori N560 *C 110.0 54.2 3.51 2947 97.2 61014 10224 1.219 ! Near Maximum !
Bofors RL16 TZ *C *T 103.7 48.8 3.16 2938 100.0 64000 8889 1.196 ! Near Maximum !
Alliant Reloder-16 *C *T 103.7 48.8 3.16 2938 100.0 64000 8889 1.196 ! Near Maximum !
ADI AR 2213 110.0 53.7 3.48 2935 97.7 63409 9826 1.196 ! Near Maximum !
Accurate MAGPRO 110.0 56.4 3.66 2926 95.6 60215 10218 1.230 ! Near Maximum !
ReloadSwiss RS 62 102.2 51.7 3.35 2924 100.0 64000 8990 1.218 ! Near Maximum !
PB Clermont PCL 518 104.2 51.9 3.37 2922 99.9 64000 9263 1.208 ! Near Maximum !
Bofors RP5/NP ~approximation 110.0 53.7 3.48 2921 98.7 60291 9865 1.230 ! Near Maximum !
Alliant Reloder-22 *C 110.0 53.7 3.48 2921 98.7 60291 9865 1.230 ! Near Maximum !
Raufoss RA15 *C 110.0 53.7 3.48 2921 98.7 60291 9865 1.230 ! Near Maximum !
PB Clermont PCL 511 100.1 51.5 3.34 2920 100.0 64000 9197 1.209 ! Near Maximum !
Alliant Reloder-19 *C 108.0 52.1 3.38 2919 98.9 64000 9467 1.204 ! Near Maximum !
Ramshot Hunter 103.4 51.5 3.34 2918 99.9 64000 9183 1.209 ! Near Maximum !
Vihtavuori N555 *C*T 110.0 52.0 3.37 2918 100.0 62264 9021 1.238 ! Near Maximum !
Somchem S365 105.7 50.7 3.29 2915 100.0 64000 8494 1.213 ! Near Maximum !
ADI AR 2209 107.2 51.4 3.33 2915 98.8 64000 9385 1.198 ! Near Maximum !
Winchester 760 97.7 49.9 3.23 2913 99.7 64000 9187 1.213 ! Near Maximum !
Hodgdon H414 97.7 49.9 3.23 2913 99.7 64000 9187 1.213 ! Near Maximum !
Bofors RP14 ~approximation 108.8 52.5 3.40 2912 98.9 64000 9396 1.205 ! Near Maximum !
Ramshot Magnum 110.0 57.8 3.75 2911 99.2 62308 9427 1.208 ! Near Maximum !
Vihtavuori N550 *C*T 100.0 49.3 3.20 2897 100.0 64000 8898 1.222 ! Near Maximum !
Norma URP *C 103.0 49.1 3.18 2896 100.0 64000 8766 1.217 ! Near Maximum !
Bofors RP19 ~approximation 103.0 49.2 3.19 2896 100.0 64000 8763 1.218 ! Near Maximum !
Accurate 4350 102.2 49.3 3.20 2893 100.0 64000 8715 1.232 ! Near Maximum !
Raufoss RA4 105.6 51.0 3.30 2890 98.7 64000 9194 1.208 ! Near Maximum !
Bofors RP4 ~approximation 105.6 51.0 3.30 2890 98.7 64000 9194 1.208 ! Near Maximum !
Norma 204 *C 102.3 51.0 3.30 2890 98.7 64000 9194 1.208 ! Near Maximum !
Hodgdon LVR 100.3 48.4 3.14 2890 100.0 64000 8745 1.215 ! Near Maximum !
Hodgdon H4831 SC *T 108.8 53.1 3.44 2883 97.1 64000 9263 1.205 ! Near Maximum !
Somchem S385 108.2 52.8 3.42 2882 99.4 64000 9030 1.224 ! Near Maximum !
IMR 4831 108.1 49.9 3.24 2878 100.0 64000 8563 1.226 ! Near Maximum !
Bofors RP4 NT *C ~approximation 103.1 50.5 3.27 2869 99.6 64000 8866 1.221 ! Near Maximum !
Winchester Supreme 780 106.1 54.0 3.50 2866 98.7 64000 8952 1.210 ! Near Maximum !
SNPE Vectan SP 12 110.0 56.7 3.67 2856 97.0 56077 9863 1.260 ! Near Maximum !
Rottweil R904 106.3 50.6 3.28 2855 97.9 64000 8931 1.214 ! Near Maximum !
Lovex S070 102.3 48.9 3.17 2853 99.7 64000 8713 1.231 ! Near Maximum !
Shooters World SW4350 102.3 48.9 3.17 2853 99.7 64000 8713 1.231 ! Near Maximum !
Hodgdon Hybrid 100V 105.7 49.3 3.20 2853 100.0 64000 8037 1.218 ! Near Maximum !
Vihtavuori N160 *C 99.9 49.2 3.19 2851 100.0 64000 8280 1.222 ! Near Maximum !
PB Clermont PCL 517 110.0 56.7 3.67 2850 96.8 55757 9863 1.263 ! Near Maximum !
Hodgdon H380 94.9 46.8 3.03 2848 100.0 64000 8449 1.231 ! Near Maximum !
Rottweil R905 110.0 52.7 3.41 2848 96.6 58285 9450 1.253 ! Near Maximum !
Alliant Reloder-23 *C *T 110.0 51.9 3.36 2847 100.0 56026 8802 1.272 ! Near Maximum !
Bofors RP36 ZT *C *T 110.0 51.9 3.36 2847 100.0 56026 8802 1.272 ! Near Maximum !
IMR 4955 Enduron *C*T 110.0 51.6 3.35 2846 97.3 64000 8987 1.214 ! Near Maximum !
Norma 203 old 95.4 46.5 3.01 2839 100.0 64000 8126 1.241 ! Near Maximum !
Bofors RP3 95.4 46.5 3.01 2839 100.0 64000 8126 1.241 ! Near Maximum !
Rottweil R903 97.5 46.5 3.02 2833 100.0 64000 8045 1.241 ! Near Maximum !
Accurate 3100 110.0 53.1 3.44 2829 99.8 60323 8727 1.266 ! Near Maximum !
Somchem S355 97.6 46.1 2.99 2828 100.0 64000 8071 1.237 ! Near Maximum !
Shooters World Long Rifle 101.1 47.7 3.09 2828 100.0 64000 8379 1.233 ! Near Maximum !
Lovex S065 101.1 47.7 3.09 2828 100.0 64000 8379 1.233 ! Near Maximum !
Rottweil R907 99.8 47.3 3.06 2827 99.4 64000 8556 1.229 ! Near Maximum !
Bofors RP7 99.8 47.3 3.06 2827 99.4 64000 8556 1.229 ! Near Maximum !
IMR 4007 SSC 96.6 47.3 3.06 2827 99.4 64000 8550 1.229 ! Near Maximum !
Somchem S361 105.0 54.0 3.50 2822 97.1 64000 8743 1.226 ! Near Maximum !- Thread starter
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DrMike
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Yup! A 160 grain PT launched at 3000 fps packs a punch. My personal preference is for a 140 grain pill from my 7 Mauser. It will handle about any game I care to tackle. Still, that 160 PT is going to leave a hurting on about any animal.
I'm running a 150 gr. Nosler Partition at 2880 FPS from a 22" Winchester M70 Featherweight and 2850 FPS from a Ruger #1A single shot. I have some 160 gr. Speer Hot Cores and Grand Slams and may give them a look see as well. I think that 150 gr. load will work just fine on a fat cow elk. I'm getting too darned old to be lugging a heavy hard kicking rifle around.
Paul B.
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DrMike
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If you listen carefully, it says it will put a hurting on most everything you'll hunt.
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Cartridge : 7 x 57 mm Mauser (SAAMI)
Bullet : .284, 150, Nosler PART SP 16326
Useable Case Capaci: 53.155 grain H2O = 3.451 cm³
Cartridge O.A.L. L6: 3.071 inch = 78.00 mm
Barrel Length : 26.0 inch = 660.4 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 !
3 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
--------------------------------- -----------------------------------------------------------------
Alliant Reloder-26 *C 110.0 57.9 3.75 3128 100.0 63257 10238 1.160 ! Near Maximum !
Norma MRP *C 110.0 56.2 3.64 3073 99.4 61861 10288 1.176 ! Near Maximum !
ReloadSwiss RS 60 *T 100.8 51.8 3.36 3071 100.0 64000 9174 1.156 ! Near Maximum !
ReloadSwiss RS 70 *C 103.5 54.0 3.50 3067 100.0 64000 9615 1.157 ! Near Maximum !
Alliant Reloder-17 *T 99.8 51.3 3.32 3050 100.0 64000 9121 1.163 ! Near Maximum !
Elcho 17 99.8 51.3 3.32 3050 100.0 64000 9121 1.163 ! Near Maximum !
Bofors RL16 TZ *C *T 104.9 50.1 3.24 3038 100.0 64000 9098 1.160 ! Near Maximum !
Alliant Reloder-16 *C *T 104.9 50.1 3.24 3038 100.0 64000 9098 1.160 ! Near Maximum !
IMR 7828 SSC 110.0 55.4 3.59 3033 97.1 62832 10021 1.166 ! Near Maximum !
ReloadSwiss RS 62 103.4 53.1 3.44 3023 100.0 64000 9199 1.182 ! Near Maximum !
PB Clermont PCL 518 105.4 53.3 3.46 3019 99.7 64000 9448 1.172 ! Near Maximum !
Somchem S365 107.0 52.1 3.38 3018 100.0 64000 8688 1.176 ! Near Maximum !
PB Clermont PCL 511 101.2 52.8 3.42 3017 99.8 64000 9387 1.173 ! Near Maximum !
Ramshot Hunter 104.6 52.9 3.43 3015 99.8 64000 9373 1.174 ! Near Maximum !
Alliant Reloder-19 *C 109.2 53.5 3.47 3013 98.5 64000 9618 1.169 ! Near Maximum !
Winchester 760 98.8 51.2 3.32 3009 99.5 64000 9371 1.177 ! Near Maximum !
Hodgdon H414 98.8 51.2 3.32 3009 99.5 64000 9371 1.177 ! Near Maximum !
ADI AR 2209 108.3 52.8 3.42 3007 98.3 64000 9529 1.164 ! Near Maximum !
Bofors RP14 ~approximation 109.9 53.9 3.49 3005 98.4 64000 9542 1.170 ! Near Maximum !
Vihtavuori N560 *C 110.0 55.1 3.57 3001 96.1 58662 10257 1.205 ! Near Maximum !
Vihtavuori N550 *C*T 101.1 50.6 3.28 2996 100.0 64000 9100 1.186 ! Near Maximum !
Norma URP *C 104.1 50.5 3.27 2995 100.0 64000 8969 1.181 ! Near Maximum !
Bofors RP19 ~approximation 104.2 50.5 3.27 2995 100.0 64000 8966 1.181 ! Near Maximum !
Accurate 4350 103.4 50.7 3.28 2992 100.0 64000 8923 1.196 ! Near Maximum !
ADI AR 2213 110.0 54.5 3.53 2991 96.6 61154 9867 1.181 ! Near Maximum !
Hodgdon LVR 101.5 49.7 3.22 2988 100.0 64000 8950 1.178 ! Near Maximum !
Bofors RP4 ~approximation 106.7 52.3 3.39 2983 98.2 64000 9337 1.172 ! Near Maximum !
Raufoss RA4 106.7 52.3 3.39 2983 98.2 64000 9337 1.172 ! Near Maximum !
Norma 204 *C 103.3 52.3 3.39 2983 98.2 64000 9337 1.172 ! Near Maximum !
Vihtavuori N555 *C*T 110.0 52.8 3.42 2983 100.0 59562 9201 1.224 ! Near Maximum !
Raufoss RA15 *C 110.0 54.5 3.53 2977 97.8 57897 9935 1.216 ! Near Maximum !
Bofors RP5/NP ~approximation 110.0 54.5 3.53 2977 97.8 57897 9935 1.216 ! Near Maximum !
Alliant Reloder-22 *C 110.0 54.5 3.53 2977 97.8 57897 9935 1.216 ! Near Maximum !
Accurate MAGPRO 110.0 57.3 3.71 2977 94.2 57768 10218 1.217 ! Near Maximum !
IMR 4831 109.3 51.3 3.32 2976 100.0 64000 8761 1.190 ! Near Maximum !
Somchem S385 109.4 54.2 3.51 2976 99.1 64000 9188 1.188 ! Near Maximum !
Hodgdon H4831 SC *T 109.9 54.4 3.53 2972 96.5 64000 9372 1.170 ! Near Maximum !
Ramshot Magnum 110.0 58.7 3.80 2964 98.4 59788 9516 1.195 ! Near Maximum !
Bofors RP4 NT *C ~approximation 104.2 51.9 3.36 2963 99.3 64000 9029 1.185 ! Near Maximum !
Winchester Supreme 780 107.2 55.4 3.59 2956 98.2 64000 9079 1.175 ! Near Maximum !
Hodgdon Hybrid 100V 106.9 50.7 3.28 2952 100.0 64000 8222 1.181 ! Near Maximum !
Vihtavuori N160 *C 101.0 50.5 3.27 2948 100.0 64000 8473 1.185 ! Near Maximum !
Lovex S070 103.5 50.1 3.25 2947 99.5 64000 8884 1.196 ! Near Maximum !
Shooters World SW4350 103.5 50.1 3.25 2947 99.5 64000 8884 1.196 ! Near Maximum !
Rottweil R904 107.4 51.9 3.36 2945 97.3 64000 9056 1.178 ! Near Maximum !
Hodgdon H380 95.9 48.0 3.11 2945 100.0 64000 8647 1.195 ! Near Maximum !
Bofors RP3 96.5 47.8 3.10 2938 100.0 64000 8315 1.204 ! Near Maximum !
Norma 203 old 96.5 47.8 3.10 2938 100.0 64000 8315 1.204 ! Near Maximum !
Rottweil R903 98.7 47.8 3.10 2932 100.0 64000 8235 1.204 ! Near Maximum !
Somchem S355 98.7 47.3 3.07 2927 100.0 64000 8258 1.200 ! Near Maximum !
Lovex S065 102.2 49.0 3.17 2923 99.9 64000 8559 1.197 ! Near Maximum !
Shooters World Long Rifle 102.2 49.0 3.17 2923 99.9 64000 8559 1.197 ! Near Maximum !
Rottweil R907 100.8 48.5 3.14 2920 99.1 64000 8711 1.193 ! Near Maximum !
Bofors RP7 100.8 48.5 3.14 2920 99.1 64000 8711 1.193 ! Near Maximum !
IMR 4007 SSC 97.6 48.5 3.14 2920 99.1 64000 8705 1.193 ! Near Maximum !
SNPE Vectan SP 7 90.6 47.6 3.09 2915 100.0 64000 8334 1.199 ! Near Maximum !
Somchem S361 106.1 55.4 3.59 2909 96.4 64000 8846 1.191 ! Near Maximum !
RL338
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Boy it’s hard to get an 30-06 over 3100 with 150gr bullets.
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Well "I heard that"! haha Thanks pard. It surely does say its another humdinger. Only time I worried about how long my barrel was when I hunted in box stands, etc, back in Texas. Just "out hunting" never had an issue. Being a tall man, I like the 24-26" barrels, I feel they balance better for me. Shotgunning? A 26" barrel is just right for Upland for me too.
"Alliant Reloder-17 *T 99.8 51.3 3.32 3050 100.0 64000 9121 1.163 ! Near Maximum !"
I've been working with RL17 in the 7x57 for some time. With the 150 gr. Nosler Partition I get 2883 FPS using 49.0 gr. RL17 and bolt lift was showing signs of being just a hair stiff. It didn't help that the temperature that day while at the range was somewhere between 105 and 110 degrees. I dropped back to 48.0 or 48.5, don't remember which for about 2800 FPS due to the heat. I figure the 49.0 gr. load should be OK hunting at sub-freezing temps. I seriously doubt I could come anywhere near that 51.3 gr. load in any of my 7x57s. Using the 2880 figure of my load and adding 25 FPS per added inch my rifle might do 2980 FPS which I suppose is close enough to 3KFPS to work.
I only have one bolt action rifle with a 26" barrel, my M70 .300 Win. mag. My M70 .338 Win. mag. has a 28.5" barrel due to the added muzzle brake and while I really don't like the cartridge, I haven't found that barrel length to be a problem in the field. I don't use it much mostly because the darn thing hurts me every time I shoot it. Something about the snappy kick when I shoot. Most of my 26" barreled guns are Ruger #1s. I could put a 30" barrel on them and they'd be no longer than a standard bolt action with 26" barrel. I think I'll just leave them be as is and call it good.
Paul B.
I've been working with RL17 in the 7x57 for some time. With the 150 gr. Nosler Partition I get 2883 FPS using 49.0 gr. RL17 and bolt lift was showing signs of being just a hair stiff. It didn't help that the temperature that day while at the range was somewhere between 105 and 110 degrees. I dropped back to 48.0 or 48.5, don't remember which for about 2800 FPS due to the heat. I figure the 49.0 gr. load should be OK hunting at sub-freezing temps. I seriously doubt I could come anywhere near that 51.3 gr. load in any of my 7x57s. Using the 2880 figure of my load and adding 25 FPS per added inch my rifle might do 2980 FPS which I suppose is close enough to 3KFPS to work.
I only have one bolt action rifle with a 26" barrel, my M70 .300 Win. mag. My M70 .338 Win. mag. has a 28.5" barrel due to the added muzzle brake and while I really don't like the cartridge, I haven't found that barrel length to be a problem in the field. I don't use it much mostly because the darn thing hurts me every time I shoot it. Something about the snappy kick when I shoot. Most of my 26" barreled guns are Ruger #1s. I could put a 30" barrel on them and they'd be no longer than a standard bolt action with 26" barrel. I think I'll just leave them be as is and call it good.
Paul B.
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I really wanted to know what the projected velocity was the most PJ, you sent me your "secret sauce" R17/150 Recipe via PM awhile back, ha. On a side not: I just got one of those fancy hydraulic FalconStricke recoil pads for my new to me 338WM, I'll let you know how well it works! Hopefully I can get out there next week and touch off a few.
