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Formed Lapua brass
46.8 grains H4831sc
BR-2
Berger 105 hybrid
26" CBI prefit
I figure it's running around 3300 Fps from my quick dope finding sessions.
Forming load is
Lapua brass
44.1 grains H4831sc
BR-2
105 Hybrid
Pushes along about 3050 fps and shoots into one hole frequently.
Formed Lapua brass
46.8 grains H4831sc
BR-2
Berger 105 hybrid
26" CBI prefit
I figure it's running around 3300 Fps from my quick dope finding sessions.
Forming load is
Lapua brass
44.1 grains H4831sc
BR-2
105 Hybrid
Pushes along about 3050 fps and shoots into one hole frequently.
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223 AI
Cooper Arms M21, 24" barrel w/ 1-14 twist
With fire formed Winchester brass, 50 gr Nosler Ballistic Tip on top of 28.0 gr Benchmark, Rem 7 1/2 primers, flies at 3650 fps.
THIS LOAD SHOOTS LITERAL 1 HOLE GROUPS OUT OF MY RIFLE AT 100 YARDS. Best group (wallet photo!) measured .051" 5-shots. I shoot it sitting at a bench, mostly for prairie dogs (absolutely destroys them).
Same brass and primers, 40 gr. Nosler Ballistic Tip on top of 28.2 gr H335, flies around 4000 fps (haven't chronographed this load yet). Shoots almost as good as 50 grainers.
Cooper Arms M21, 24" barrel w/ 1-14 twist
With fire formed Winchester brass, 50 gr Nosler Ballistic Tip on top of 28.0 gr Benchmark, Rem 7 1/2 primers, flies at 3650 fps.
THIS LOAD SHOOTS LITERAL 1 HOLE GROUPS OUT OF MY RIFLE AT 100 YARDS. Best group (wallet photo!) measured .051" 5-shots. I shoot it sitting at a bench, mostly for prairie dogs (absolutely destroys them).
Same brass and primers, 40 gr. Nosler Ballistic Tip on top of 28.2 gr H335, flies around 4000 fps (haven't chronographed this load yet). Shoots almost as good as 50 grainers.
Just for giggles, I am punching out my .223 SPS Tactical with the 20" 1/9tw bl. I have a bunch of 62gn Nosler Varmegeddons and about 10,000 pcs of WW brass to play with for a fun little yote and cat round. Anyone have any info with 55 & 60/62gn pills? Thx in advance.
I doubt you'll be let down by H-335 or 8208 XBR with those.
Ok, here's a new one I really like; .338AI, 256 gr Flatline, 102 grs Retumbo @ 3200 fps (7000' DA & 32" Krieger w/ 1 in 9.3). COAL of 4.080 (single feed). Just ran some of these, gets me out to 2500k in short order. A lot can go wrong in 4 seconds though lol......
338 LMM Imp. My reamer print.
Single shot Barnard
30" barrel 300 grain OTM @ 3075
109 grains Rel 33. Not a mild load, but that's not why I built it!
Single shot Barnard
30" barrel 300 grain OTM @ 3075
109 grains Rel 33. Not a mild load, but that's not why I built it!
Anybody have a good pet load for fireforming 223ai?
I’ll be using Lapua brass, 75gr eldm with Varget, 8208 or H4895.
I’ll be using Lapua brass, 75gr eldm with Varget, 8208 or H4895.
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Welp another strike out for the 257 AI club lol
Fireforming some LC LR Brass.
26" long tube
1/9 twist
Approximately 2k rounds on the barrel.
So accuracy is great, but the velocity has tapered off with the 180's. 44.5--->47.7 only gets me 80fps.
223AI
120 FB
28” Bart 6.5 T
Lapua brass
450s
95 smk
24.1 g of 4895
2785
120 FB
28” Bart 6.5 T
Lapua brass
450s
95 smk
24.1 g of 4895
2785
Perfect timing. I've got a 1/7 bart I'm looking to get spun up. My Smith's reamer has .120 freebore. My plan is running the 88s as close to my mag max length at 2.550. How far are you loading yours out to? Should give me a ballpark
Has anyone ran the 69 or 77TMK in 223AI? Possibly even the 75gr Hornady HPBT. It was my understanding that the 80's and higher were the way to go, but recently read this article.... 223AI-69tmk-77tmk-80smk
At 3200fps the 69TMK was the vertical winner at 800 and 1000yds and only gave up 0.4mil in wind to the 80smk. Has me thinking of trying some of the 77TMK's I have lying around.
At 3200fps the 69TMK was the vertical winner at 800 and 1000yds and only gave up 0.4mil in wind to the 80smk. Has me thinking of trying some of the 77TMK's I have lying around.
280 AI
26" Proof CF 1:8 TWIST
Tikka Action
168 Berger VLD
59.7 Gr. RL-26
2945 FPS
I called Berger to get load data and they said 56.5 minimum and 63 max load but I can't get anywhere near their max with my rifle
26" Proof CF 1:8 TWIST
Tikka Action
168 Berger VLD
59.7 Gr. RL-26
2945 FPS
I called Berger to get load data and they said 56.5 minimum and 63 max load but I can't get anywhere near their max with my rifle
Also wanted to add:
220 Swift AI
Stiller Predator
26" Bartlein 1:12 Varmint
53 gr. vmax
46 Gr. H-414
4072 FPS
220 Swift AI
Stiller Predator
26" Bartlein 1:12 Varmint
53 gr. vmax
46 Gr. H-414
4072 FPS
what's is your shoulder angle?
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Yeah, PM me
.260 AI
Tikka 26" McGowen 1:8
Peterson SRP
47.1gr RL23
CCI #450
Berger 140 Hybrid
3016 FPS
Fireforms were 140 Hornady match over 44.5gr of RL23, FPS was 2797.
Tikka 26" McGowen 1:8
Peterson SRP
47.1gr RL23
CCI #450
Berger 140 Hybrid
3016 FPS
Fireforms were 140 Hornady match over 44.5gr of RL23, FPS was 2797.
.223 Ackley
25.4 grains N135
88 gn ELD-m
26” 1-7 twist
2,900 fps
25.4 grains N135
88 gn ELD-m
26” 1-7 twist
2,900 fps
280 Ackley
59.2 gns H-1000 (currently working on a load with N-170)
162 ELD-X
28” 1-9 twist
2,950 fps.
59.2 gns H-1000 (currently working on a load with N-170)
162 ELD-X
28” 1-9 twist
2,950 fps.
375 Ackley Improved
Winchester Model 70, Douglas 24” SS Match, Lightest recommended contour, standard twist, Full Length Bedded in McMillan Sporter
Brass: WW 2.815”, Primer: Fed 215 Magnum, Powder: RL 17
Bullet: Barnes 270 TTX RL 17 86.0 grains 2900 fps OAL - NA
Bullet: Barnes 250 TTSX RL 17 91.5 grains 3130 fps OAL - 3.575”
Presently using the 250 TTSX, capable of sub 2”, 3 shot groups @ 300 yards
Hope to develop a load with 270 LRX in near future (pending component availability) memtb
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Proof Research .257 1:7.5” twist 26” finished length... This will be for my next custom. I’m thinking about building a 2nd .25-06 AI 40* to push the Blackjack Bullets 131 ACE and the new Berger 135 Hybrids.
I only have ran H335 and RL15 with the 75 gr amax and they both worked out great. for me.
.223 AI
80gr Berger VLD
Lapua formed brass
CCI BR4/CCI450
28.2gr PP2000MR
.005 from lands
3106fps average from 23" 1:8 twist Brux
.223 AI
50gr Nosler Ballistic Tip
Starline formed brass
CCI450
31gr CFE 223
.??? from lands
3760fps average from 23" 1:8 twist Brux
22-250 AI
90gr Berger VLD
Lapua formed brass
Fed215M
37.5gr H4350
.001 from lands
3125 fps average from 27" 1:7 twist X-Caliber
22-250 AI
75gr ELD - M
R-P Formed brass (Full prep and sorted)
Fed215M
37.5gr PP2000MR
.005 from lands
3375 fps average from 27" 1:7 twist X-Caliber
22-250 AI
69gr Sierra Match King
R-P Formed brass (Full prep and sorted)
Fed215M
38.5gr PP2000MR
.??? from lands
3480fps average from 27" 1:7 twist X-Caliber
.300 Norma Mag Improved
230gr Berger OTM Tactical
Lapua formed brass
Fed215M
86.3gr H1000
.003 from lands
3060 fps average from 30" 1:9.5 twist Brux
80gr Berger VLD
Lapua formed brass
CCI BR4/CCI450
28.2gr PP2000MR
.005 from lands
3106fps average from 23" 1:8 twist Brux
.223 AI
50gr Nosler Ballistic Tip
Starline formed brass
CCI450
31gr CFE 223
.??? from lands
3760fps average from 23" 1:8 twist Brux
22-250 AI
90gr Berger VLD
Lapua formed brass
Fed215M
37.5gr H4350
.001 from lands
3125 fps average from 27" 1:7 twist X-Caliber
22-250 AI
75gr ELD - M
R-P Formed brass (Full prep and sorted)
Fed215M
37.5gr PP2000MR
.005 from lands
3375 fps average from 27" 1:7 twist X-Caliber
22-250 AI
69gr Sierra Match King
R-P Formed brass (Full prep and sorted)
Fed215M
38.5gr PP2000MR
.??? from lands
3480fps average from 27" 1:7 twist X-Caliber
.300 Norma Mag Improved
230gr Berger OTM Tactical
Lapua formed brass
Fed215M
86.3gr H1000
.003 from lands
3060 fps average from 30" 1:9.5 twist Brux
Anyone running 131 Hammers in the 280AI?
Anyone running Barnes 145 LRX in .280AI ?
That is what I am using as well. Going to go to re 26 though. It has worked really well in 6 creedmoor, 6.5 saum, 300win mag.
Interesting!
I have quite a bit of loading data on a few Ackley's
223Ackley (averaged about 50fps improvement, BFD)
22-250 Ackley mostly 55 grain bullets
243 Ackley Berger Hybreds
25'06 Ackley 100 gr. Starks &75gr.
also 22-243 Middlested
I could get specific if interested. Mostly Hart barrels and Shilen all data 35P
I have quite a bit of loading data on a few Ackley's
223Ackley (averaged about 50fps improvement, BFD)
22-250 Ackley mostly 55 grain bullets
243 Ackley Berger Hybreds
25'06 Ackley 100 gr. Starks &75gr.
also 22-243 Middlested
I could get specific if interested. Mostly Hart barrels and Shilen all data 35P
338 Lapua AI40° KS arms Action Blake rifle and Barrel 1:8 twist 32"
105 grain N570
COAL 106mm
285gr Warner Tool Flatline
Federal Large Rifle Match
950m/s (3117fps)
90grain N570
285ELDm
COAL 96mm
Federal LRM Match
895m/s
6,5x55 AI40° (Tikka T3 Lothar Walther 28" 1:8)
49,5 grain N560
Fiocchi Large Rifle
147ELDm
COAL 78,5mm
870m/s
105 grain N570
COAL 106mm
285gr Warner Tool Flatline
Federal Large Rifle Match
950m/s (3117fps)
90grain N570
285ELDm
COAL 96mm
Federal LRM Match
895m/s
6,5x55 AI40° (Tikka T3 Lothar Walther 28" 1:8)
49,5 grain N560
Fiocchi Large Rifle
147ELDm
COAL 78,5mm
870m/s
257 AI
R&P brass
F210M primer
Nosler 110 accubond
47.5 gr H4350 @ 3130 fps
Proof 24” 1:7.5
Yeah that’s cooking! I need to finish my load dev on mine I ran out of time before a hunt but it still did the job!
I’ve got a 25-06 AI I just started forming brass on. Planning on using 87 grain speeR TNT bullets if they shoot well. Shoot scoot along pretty good. I have a fast twist brux barrel in the safe… I’m gonna do some sorta 25 cal to shoot heavies with, just haven’t decided what yet. I’m a big fan of the 257 AI, just have to find someone with a reamer
@christensenarms Ridgeline 24" .280 Ackley Improved with Berger 175 Elite Hunters, IMR 7977, Nosler .280 AI brass, and CCI 200 primers... Chrono'ing at a multi-session average today of 2,741.5 FPS muzzle velocity. Quieted down with my newly released from NFA-jail TBAC Magnus-HUB w/ an Otter Creek Labs ZR0-DTA mount.
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Alamo precision rifles did mine. It’s a 7 twist originally planned to shoot blackjacks but got screwed in that deal like a lot of others. I’m liking the 110 accubonds and may leave those with it as I’m looking at two more 25 cal builds for the Berger 135s
I’ve had good luck with the 110 accubonds, they just are hard to find. Luckily I scored 6 boxes last week!
Yeah seriously hard to find. I snagged some “blend” a while back. Have not seen actual runs in a long time.
My apologies for the necro post but I’m tagging this for when I get my 06 barrel punched out with a 40 degree shoulder.
