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BM8208 in a .243 - Anyone tried it?
Posted: Thu Apr 24, 2014 5:10 pm
by mick_762
Ok so thinking of BM8208 behind a 85gn pill.
Will there be too little a load density for repeatable accuracy?
I have on hand:
2208 and 2209 anyway, but just thinking out loud . . . . .
Mick
Re: BM8208 in a .243 - Anyone tried it?
Posted: Thu Apr 24, 2014 6:26 pm
by Ol 55
Mick
A mate of mine uses 2209 swears by it when I get home I will find out his load.
And let you know.
Cheers
Ol 55
Re: BM8208 in a .243 - Anyone tried it?
Posted: Thu Apr 24, 2014 9:23 pm
by mick_762
Cheers Ol 55
Re: BM8208 in a .243 - Anyone tried it?
Posted: Thu Apr 24, 2014 9:25 pm
by Vermingone
I run 2209 @ 44 grains behind a 85gr soft point with pretty reasonable results
Re: BM8208 in a .243 - Anyone tried it?
Posted: Thu Apr 24, 2014 9:27 pm
by mick_762
Cheers vermingone.
As with all load data, I will compile a list of what has been advised, and do testing in my rifle.
Re: BM8208 in a .243 - Anyone tried it?
Posted: Thu Apr 24, 2014 10:13 pm
by Tackleberry
thats pretty quick for a 243 but it would work for 55 and 58g pills. but not the way i would go
it's just me but i run 08 up to 65g and 09 for 75g up to 95g .
Re: BM8208 in a .243 - Anyone tried it?
Posted: Sun Apr 27, 2014 9:28 am
by CZ550
thats pretty quick for a 243 but it would work for 55 and 58g pills. but not the way i would go
it's just me but i run 08 up to 65g and 09 for 75g up to 95g .
+1
I run my .243 at 44grn 2209 for 3223 fps from a Shilen 25" barrel. I might drop it 0.5 grains yet, as I feel I'm getting a little too much vertical from this load.
When choosing a powder, Uncle Nick says to choose a powder that delivers the velocity you want at the greatest case fill volume. I have used this when choosing ADI powders from their website and am happy so far.
What do others do?
Regards,
CZ550