I just got my new DTS in 338LM and was wanting to know what other owners are using for data, and velocities you are getting? I have the 26" and I am not getting but about 2645-2700 fps with my somewhat typical load of 86-88 gn RL25 and 300gn SMK, Lapua virgin brass, that my other 338s like. Also the extream spreads are 50-90 with all loads tested. I have just spent a short time working with it but thought someone might have some inside info. Thanks in advance to all.
Range Report Desert Tactical Reloading Info needed
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Re: Desert Tactical Reloading Info needed
in my experience retumbo gave me less extreme spread than rl25 plus a little faster. might want to try it. ive used it in 300 weatherby and 375 cheytac both have had under 15 fps e.s.
in my experience retumbo gave me less extreme spread than rl25 plus a little faster. might want to try it. ive used it in 300 weatherby and 375 cheytac both have had under 15 fps e.s.
Re: Desert Tactical Reloading Info needed
What OAL?
Here are my working up loads looking for pressure signs.
VV N560, 250gr Secnar
3.735 OAL, Federal 215M primer, New Lapua Brass,
DTA/SRS .338LM 26"
88 grains = 2,927 FPS Average
90 grains = 3,026 FPS
92 grains = 3,088 FPS
92.5 grains 3,108 Went with this, it's a hot load.
93 grains = 3,140 FPS
94 grains = 3,178 FPS crushing powder stack seating.
VV N570, 300gr Scenar's.
3.735 OAL, Fed 215M primers in once fired Lapua neck sized.
DTA/SRS .338LM 26"
90 grains = 2,786 Avg.
92 grains = 2,851 Avg. this was .5 MOA
93 grains = 2,875 Avg.
93.5 gr = 2,889 crushing powder stack seating.
94 grains = 2,913 Avg. crushing powder stack seating.
What OAL?
Here are my working up loads looking for pressure signs.
VV N560, 250gr Secnar
3.735 OAL, Federal 215M primer, New Lapua Brass,
DTA/SRS .338LM 26"
88 grains = 2,927 FPS Average
90 grains = 3,026 FPS
92 grains = 3,088 FPS
92.5 grains 3,108 Went with this, it's a hot load.
93 grains = 3,140 FPS
94 grains = 3,178 FPS crushing powder stack seating.
VV N570, 300gr Scenar's.
3.735 OAL, Fed 215M primers in once fired Lapua neck sized.
DTA/SRS .338LM 26"
90 grains = 2,786 Avg.
92 grains = 2,851 Avg. this was .5 MOA
93 grains = 2,875 Avg.
93.5 gr = 2,889 crushing powder stack seating.
94 grains = 2,913 Avg. crushing powder stack seating.
