nosler358w
Beginner
- Aug 26, 2014
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I loaded some Woodleigh 225 gr protected points for my Browning 358 BLR. Using H4895, my loads were 0.1gr over the Hodgdon published max; my chrony indicated a velocity of about 2350 fps 20' from the muzzle (the BLR has a 20" barrel).
I set up gallon milk jugs 100 yds from the muzzle. The first shot veered out of the 5th jug and I lost it. The second shot was perfect, and I found the Woodleigh at the 8th jug. Except for the rifling engraving, I think I could reload it again; there was no hint of expansion!
Needless to say, I'm disappointed. I'm figuring I should have had an impact velocity of around ~2130 fps at 100 yds; not great, but better than the 1800 fps figure I think Woodleigh claims for expansion.
Anyone have experiences with the Woodleigh 225 in the 358W? I should have never strayed from the 225 Nosler PTs, I think.
I set up gallon milk jugs 100 yds from the muzzle. The first shot veered out of the 5th jug and I lost it. The second shot was perfect, and I found the Woodleigh at the 8th jug. Except for the rifling engraving, I think I could reload it again; there was no hint of expansion!
Needless to say, I'm disappointed. I'm figuring I should have had an impact velocity of around ~2130 fps at 100 yds; not great, but better than the 1800 fps figure I think Woodleigh claims for expansion.
Anyone have experiences with the Woodleigh 225 in the 358W? I should have never strayed from the 225 Nosler PTs, I think.