Ramshot Powders in .338-06 or .35 Whelen

[taylorce1]

I haven't found any data on Ramshot powders in these two calibers. Is anyone using them in either one? If so can you share a little info please? I'm not looking for any max loads just a good starting point. I've contacted the company but haven't heard anything yet.

Thanks!

 

[steve4102]

185 Barnes XLC BT Ramshot TAC 53.5 2,684

185 Barnes XLC BT Ramshot TAC 57.5 2,881

This is all I could find. It is from Barnes data for the 338-06 A-Square.

I use a lot of Ramshot powders. As you know data can be a bit scarce. Send Ramshot an email with you cartridge and bullet weights and they will be more than happy to help you out if they can.

 

[taylorce1]

Thanks, but I don't use the 185 grain bullets. I plan on trying the 200 grain AccuBond and 210 grain Partiton in the .338-06. 250 grain Partiton in the Whelen. So far I've liked the results I've got using TAC and Big Game in other cartridges.

 

[steve4102]

http://www.gunsandammomag.com/reloads/338_0113/

 

[taylorce1]

Thanks Steve it is a start.

 

[taylorce1]

Well I got a reply back from Ramshot, they sure were fast. I asked for it yesterday afternoon and got a reply before lunch.

We suggest the following.

Caliber: .35 Whelen.

Barrel length: 22”

Powder: Ramshot – TAC.

Bullet weight: 200grains.

Start load: 51.0grains (2400 – 2500 Ft/p/sec)

Maximum load: 56.0grains (2650 – 2750 Ft/p/sec).

Bullet weight: 225 grains.

Start load: 47.0grains (2300 - 2400 F/p/sec)

Maximum load: 52.0 grains (2500 – 2600 Ft/p/sec).

Bullet weight: 250 grains.

Start load: 46.0grains (2150 - 2250 Ft/p/sec)

Maximum load: 51.0 grains (2350 – 2450 Ft/p/sec).


Powder: Ramshot – BIG GAME.

Bullet weight: 225 grains.

Start load: 56.0grains (2300 - 2400 F/p/sec)

Maximum load: 61.0 grains (2500 – 2600 Ft/p/sec).Full Case.

Bullet weight: 250 grains.

Start load: 53.0grains (2150 - 2250 Ft/p/sec)

Maximum load: 58.0 grains (2350 – 2450 Ft/p/sec).Full case.


Caliber: .338-06 A-Square.

Case capacity: 4.480cc/69.0grians of water.

Barrel length: 26”

Powder: Ramshot – BIG GAME.

Bullet weight: 200 -215 grains.

Start load: 54.0grains (2500 - 2600 Ft/p/sec)

Maximum load: 60.0 grains (2750 – 2850 Ft/p/sec). Full case/slightly compressed.

Bullet weight: 250 grains.

Start load: 50.0grains (2300 - 2400 Ft/p/sec)

Maximum load: 56.0 grains (2500 – 2600 Ft/p/sec). Full case/slightly compressed.



Powder: Ramshot – HUNTER.(Loading densities at maximum will be ca 105 to 107%)

Bullet weight: 200-215 grains.

Start load: 58.0grains (2400 - 2500 Ft/p/sec)

Maximum load: 64.0 grains (2750 – 2850 Ft/p/sec). Full case/compressed.

Bullet weight: 250 grains.

Start load: 54.0grains (2275 - 2375 Ft/p/sec)

Maximum load: 59.0 grains (2500 – 2600 Ft/p/sec). Full case/compressed.



NOTES:

It’ important to note that SAFETY is our prime concern therefore we strongly recommend.

Ø To always start at the recommended minimum “START” load.

Ø If at all possible, measure the velocity.

Ø Contact us again with the velocity data, so that we can verify, and correlate with our data.



Thanks for your interest in our powders.

We appreciate your business and interest!!

Regards

Johan Loubser

Ballistician

Ramshot/Accurate Powders

Tel: (406) 234 04 22 email: johan@ramshot.com

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Use the data and advice at your own risk, and with extreme caution.

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IMPORTANT NOTE: Allways begin loading from the minimum "START charge and carefully develop loads by increasing in small increments of 2% towards the Maximum load.