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Re: SIERRA 5th Edition Rifle & Handgun Manual
I have the Sierra manual and I like it, lots of good info in addition to the load data. Of course they only give data for Sierra bullets, and they seem to be pretty conservative. I've never seen any listings for Vectan, is it sold under any other names?
I have been checking powder manufacturer websites for data lately. They seem to be updated pretty regularly and if there isn't a listing, you can usually get data by emailing the manufacturer.
I have the Sierra manual and I like it, lots of good info in addition to the load data. Of course they only give data for Sierra bullets, and they seem to be pretty conservative. I've never seen any listings for Vectan, is it sold under any other names?
I have been checking powder manufacturer websites for data lately. They seem to be updated pretty regularly and if there isn't a listing, you can usually get data by emailing the manufacturer.
Re: SIERRA 5th Edition Rifle & Handgun Manual
my favorite book is always the Lymann. I was going to get the hornady one, but it didnt have all that much info for me (yet i shoot the amax in 308). i have the sierra, but as said above, its really conservative. ive been debating getting the speer.
my favorite book is always the Lymann. I was going to get the hornady one, but it didnt have all that much info for me (yet i shoot the amax in 308). i have the sierra, but as said above, its really conservative. ive been debating getting the speer.
Re: SIERRA 5th Edition Rifle & Handgun Manual
<span style="font-style: italic">Is this a reloading manual worth buying ? </span>
MOST people seem to think so.
<span style="font-style: italic">and also does the manuel have listings for the French powder Vectan ?</span>
No. I don't know of any that do.
<span style="font-style: italic">Is this a reloading manual worth buying ? </span>
MOST people seem to think so.
<span style="font-style: italic">and also does the manuel have listings for the French powder Vectan ?</span>
No. I don't know of any that do.
Re: SIERRA 5th Edition Rifle & Handgun Manual
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: knight_dive</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I have the Sierra manual and I like it, lots of good info in addition to the load data. Of course they only give data for Sierra bullets, and they seem to be pretty conservative. I've never seen any listings for Vectan, is it sold under any other names?
I have been checking powder manufacturer websites for data lately. They seem to be updated pretty regularly and if there isn't a listing, you can usually get data by emailing the manufacturer. </div></div>
Did they print info on the 95 SMK for 6mm/.243??? I had a b!tc# of a time finding the sweet spot for my rifle. I have the 4th Edition.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: knight_dive</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I have the Sierra manual and I like it, lots of good info in addition to the load data. Of course they only give data for Sierra bullets, and they seem to be pretty conservative. I've never seen any listings for Vectan, is it sold under any other names?
I have been checking powder manufacturer websites for data lately. They seem to be updated pretty regularly and if there isn't a listing, you can usually get data by emailing the manufacturer. </div></div>
Did they print info on the 95 SMK for 6mm/.243??? I had a b!tc# of a time finding the sweet spot for my rifle. I have the 4th Edition.
Re: SIERRA 5th Edition Rifle & Handgun Manual
Thanks for the info guys,
The only other name i know of for the french powders is nobelsport.
As im in France (and we live in the stone age) the only 2 brands of powder i can get are the French powder vectan by nobelsport or a swiss brand, Vihtavuori.
As i mainly shoot sierra bullets i think im going to give it a go.
Thanks for the info guys,
The only other name i know of for the french powders is nobelsport.
As im in France (and we live in the stone age) the only 2 brands of powder i can get are the French powder vectan by nobelsport or a swiss brand, Vihtavuori.
As i mainly shoot sierra bullets i think im going to give it a go.
Re: SIERRA 5th Edition Rifle & Handgun Manual
hornady books are REALLY conservative. some start loads on hodgdons site are max loads in the hornady book.
hornady books are REALLY conservative. some start loads on hodgdons site are max loads in the hornady book.
Re: SIERRA 5th Edition Rifle & Handgun Manual
Brent98k
There's not a single US manual that has data for Vectan powders, and I believe I have just about everything that's been published here in the past 40 years. The powder itself isn't seen in the US, so there's no call for reloading data for the powders. They are listed in the QuickLoad files, and data can be generated from this. I can help you on the VihtaVuori powdersl, but you're not going to find anything listed for Vectan on this side of the Atlantic. VihtaVuori, incidentally, is Finnish, not Swiss.
The QuickLoad program is produced by H.G. Broemel, in Germany. I'm afraid I don't have a European contact or distributor for the program, but it shouldn't be too hard to trrack down. The version that I have here is specific to the USA, Canada and Mexico, but includes a good number of EU powders.
Brent98k
There's not a single US manual that has data for Vectan powders, and I believe I have just about everything that's been published here in the past 40 years. The powder itself isn't seen in the US, so there's no call for reloading data for the powders. They are listed in the QuickLoad files, and data can be generated from this. I can help you on the VihtaVuori powdersl, but you're not going to find anything listed for Vectan on this side of the Atlantic. VihtaVuori, incidentally, is Finnish, not Swiss.
The QuickLoad program is produced by H.G. Broemel, in Germany. I'm afraid I don't have a European contact or distributor for the program, but it shouldn't be too hard to trrack down. The version that I have here is specific to the USA, Canada and Mexico, but includes a good number of EU powders.
Re: SIERRA 5th Edition Rifle & Handgun Manual
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: boltgunluvr</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: knight_dive</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I have the Sierra manual and I like it, lots of good info in addition to the load data. Of course they only give data for Sierra bullets, and they seem to be pretty conservative. I've never seen any listings for Vectan, is it sold under any other names?
I have been checking powder manufacturer websites for data lately. They seem to be updated pretty regularly and if there isn't a listing, you can usually get data by emailing the manufacturer. </div></div>
Did they print info on the 95 SMK for 6mm/.243??? I had a b!tc# of a time finding the sweet spot for my rifle. I have the 4th Edition. </div></div>
Sorry boltgunluvr, completely missed your post. I don't have the manual with me, but I'll check in a few hours when I get home. Are you looking for any particular powder?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: boltgunluvr</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: knight_dive</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I have the Sierra manual and I like it, lots of good info in addition to the load data. Of course they only give data for Sierra bullets, and they seem to be pretty conservative. I've never seen any listings for Vectan, is it sold under any other names?
I have been checking powder manufacturer websites for data lately. They seem to be updated pretty regularly and if there isn't a listing, you can usually get data by emailing the manufacturer. </div></div>
Did they print info on the 95 SMK for 6mm/.243??? I had a b!tc# of a time finding the sweet spot for my rifle. I have the 4th Edition. </div></div>
Sorry boltgunluvr, completely missed your post. I don't have the manual with me, but I'll check in a few hours when I get home. Are you looking for any particular powder?
Re: SIERRA 5th Edition Rifle & Handgun Manual
I want to see what they're listing as the accurate load for the 95 SMK for 243 Win, what rifle they used for test, twist rate, length, brass brand, primer, COAL, etc. Just want to compare it to what I found that actually works for my rifle. Thx a mil.
I want to see what they're listing as the accurate load for the 95 SMK for 243 Win, what rifle they used for test, twist rate, length, brass brand, primer, COAL, etc. Just want to compare it to what I found that actually works for my rifle. Thx a mil.
Re: SIERRA 5th Edition Rifle & Handgun Manual
The 5th edition skips right from the 90gr FMJBT to the 100gr SPT and SBT. Their test rifle is a 22" 1:9 1/8 Remington using federal brass w/ 210M primers, but no listing for the 95gr SMK. It does show a 2003 copyright date, is the 95 SMK newer than that?
The 5th edition skips right from the 90gr FMJBT to the 100gr SPT and SBT. Their test rifle is a 22" 1:9 1/8 Remington using federal brass w/ 210M primers, but no listing for the 95gr SMK. It does show a 2003 copyright date, is the 95 SMK newer than that?
Re: SIERRA 5th Edition Rifle & Handgun Manual
95 SMK is about 2-3 years young. Thx for checking.
95 SMK is about 2-3 years young. Thx for checking.
Re: SIERRA 5th Edition Rifle & Handgun Manual
Why not contact Sierra directly. They may have tested French powders but did not publish that data since, as Kevin said, French powders are not available in the US.
Why not contact Sierra directly. They may have tested French powders but did not publish that data since, as Kevin said, French powders are not available in the US.
