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
BM8208 in a .243 - Anyone tried it?
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Re: BM8208 in a .243 - Anyone tried it?
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
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
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Re: BM8208 in a .243 - Anyone tried it?
Cheers Ol 55
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Re: BM8208 in a .243 - Anyone tried it?
I run 2209 @ 44 grains behind a 85gr soft point with pretty reasonable results
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Re: BM8208 in a .243 - Anyone tried it?
Cheers vermingone.
As with all load data, I will compile a list of what has been advised, and do testing in my rifle.
As with all load data, I will compile a list of what has been advised, and do testing in my rifle.
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Re: BM8208 in a .243 - Anyone tried it?
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 .
it's just me but i run 08 up to 65g and 09 for 75g up to 95g .
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Re: BM8208 in a .243 - Anyone tried it?
+1thats 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 .
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?
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