I'm looking for min and max loads to get started with my reloading if someone could advise please?
Tikka 300WSM
23.7" barrel
1:11
Virgin Norma brass
H4350 powder
200g Hornady ELD-X
Winchester Large Rifle Magnum primers
Altitude 1075m
Start 58.0gr 2,666fps
End 62.0gr 2792fps
That's off of Hodgdon's website, is that accurate or on the conservative side?
Thanks.
Starting and Max loads - 300WSM
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Starting and Max loads - 300WSM
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Re: Starting and Max loads - 300WSM
I punched the figures into QL and it gives 2800fps at pressure of 64.9Kpsi (max 64.5K psi - CIP info). It therefore looks as though the figures are to be believed.
Highest node is close to 2750fps (62K psi)
Highest node is close to 2750fps (62K psi)
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Re: Starting and Max loads - 300WSM
Thank you for the fast answer, much appreciated.
Howa 30.06 / 6.5 Creedmoor / 223 Rem
Beretta 1301 Comp
Beretta SP1
CZ 457 .22LR
Mahely .22LR
Glock 19
Astra .22LR revolver
Beretta 1301 Comp
Beretta SP1
CZ 457 .22LR
Mahely .22LR
Glock 19
Astra .22LR revolver
