155gr Scenars and H4895?

[runner]

I bought some new 155gr. Scenars for my .308 savage 10. I have tons of H4895 powder that I use in my current load. Does anyone have a starting load for the 155gr scenars with H4895 powder?

My current load for whatever its worth.

168gr. SMK bullets
42.5gr H4895 powder
C.O.A.L.= 2.800
CCI BR-2 Primers
Hornady brass trimmed to 2.005

Basically I just need a starting point and some data about where the "max load" for this combination would be. Thanks

 

[81sfo]

Re: 155gr Scenars and H4895?

I'm at 45.6 grains w the 155s. Start at 45.

 

[runner]

Re: 155gr Scenars and H4895?

Thanks for the help!

 

[mdmp5]

Re: 155gr Scenars and H4895?

I use 155 Palmas over 47 gr of H4895. Slightly different shape, but basically the same ballistics as the scenar. Have to jump them 0.1" to fit in the mag. Gives me 2880 fps with no signs of pressure. Excellent accuracy with the big jump. Start a bit lower than that though.

 

[427Cobra]

Re: 155gr Scenars and H4895?

46.2 for me

 

[wolfman]

Re: 155gr Scenars and H4895?

I think I'd start down around 43 or so. I'm at 44.5-ish in a couple of different barrels, and am pushing the 155.5 berger at 3025 or so. Lapua case, BR-2, 30" broughton and krieger barrels.

 

[runner]

Re: 155gr Scenars and H4895?

What are your cartridge over all lengths with this load? Thanks for all the help. I cant wait to try these new bullets out. Actually I hope they dont shoot too good because then I will have to start buying the more expensive scenars instead of the sierra bullets!

The rifle: Savgae 10

 

[427Cobra]

Re: 155gr Scenars and H4895?

At the lands for me, YMMV