Any fellow reloaders for this caliber? Looking for some input
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Been awhile, but i load for the 8x57 also.
Has anyone tried StaBall 6.5 powder for this? I know it's slower burning but I've seen data for some powders that aren't too much faster
Negative. IMR 4064 for the lighter bullets 170gr or less and IMR 4350 for 180gr and heavier were my go to powders for the 8x57.
E.T.A.: www.hodgdon.com has data for 8x57 loads 180gr and heavier using staball 6.5.
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4064 is what I use and Varget because thats the slowest powder I have that fills the case somewhat. I would go with a slower bulkier powder. If you can get a good case fill with Staball, it might work fine.
The 7,9 MM is a great cartridge to handload for, are you looking for input for hunting loads or target loads ?
Any information on hunting loads would be greatly appreciated. I have 175 and 150gn bullets on-hand at the moment.
Hunting - Hornady GMX 180gr Solid with 45 gr of IMR 4064.
Target - Sierra 200 gr Match King with 39gr of IMR 4895.
Both are safe loads and below max. I don't know if these bullets are still available. Its been a while.
Target - Sierra 200 gr Match King with 39gr of IMR 4895.
Both are safe loads and below max. I don't know if these bullets are still available. Its been a while.
