I Dreamed a Load?

[powerspc]

Was going through some of my notes and founds this:

.300WM

Powder: IMR7828-SSC
Primer: WLRM
Brass: Nosler
Bullet: 220gr SMK HPBT

I have never loaded or shot this combination of components and for the life of me can't remember when or why I wrote this down. Does this load make sense?

 

[Supersubes]

It might have made sense in 1993. Shooting that bullet now would be super retro! I’m talking about the 220 SMK, not in the round nose shown below

 

[spife7980]

It might have made sense in 1993. Shooting that bullet now would be super retro! I’m talking about the 220 SMK, not in the round nose shown below

Its been awhile since Ive looked at heavier 30 cal sierra options but youre right. The 200 is a higher bc and you can push it faster yet. The 220 is a dog comparatively.

Sierra MK
200
.715 @ 2000 fps and above
.695 between 1720 & 2000 fps
.660 @ 1720 fps and below

210
.670 @ 2500 fps and above
.650 between 1850 and 2500 fps
.590 between 1850 and below

220
.629 @ 2100 fps and above
.624 between 2100 and 1700 fps
.608 @ 1700 fps and below

230
.800 @1880 fps and above
.780 between 1600 and 1880 fps
.740 @ 1600 and below



Nosler RDF
210
.707

Hornady ELD
195
.584 G1 @2512
.573 G1 @2232
.566 G1 @1953

208
.690 @2512
.683 @2232
.669 @1953

225
.777 @2512
.752 @2232
.719 @1953




That said I bet the 220 is jump tolerant and very easy to load for

 

[powerspc]

Yeah, I have no idea. I've been using H1000 and 208 ELDM's with good success, I came across the note today and it was like a 'Family Guy' episode where Stewie keeps running into future Stewie. Anyway, thanks!

 

[Supersubes]

Its been awhile since Ive looked at heavier 30 cal sierra options but youre right. The 200 is a higher bc and you can push it faster yet. The 220 is a dog comparatively.

Sierra MK
200
.715 @ 2000 fps and above
.695 between 1720 & 2000 fps
.660 @ 1720 fps and below

210
.670 @ 2500 fps and above
.650 between 1850 and 2500 fps
.590 between 1850 and below

220
.629 @ 2100 fps and above
.624 between 2100 and 1700 fps
.608 @ 1700 fps and below

230
.800 @1880 fps and above
.780 between 1600 and 1880 fps
.740 @ 1600 and below



Nosler RDF
210
.707

Hornady ELD
195
.584 G1 @2512
.573 G1 @2232
.566 G1 @1953

208
.690 @2512
.683 @2232
.669 @1953

225
.777 @2512
.752 @2232
.719 @1953

I can remember making those comparisons in the mid 90’s and choosing the 200.

Craziest thing is they still make the 220, and they’re in stock at a few vendors for only $50/box.

#friendsdontletfriendsshoot220smk’s

 

[Supersubes]

Yeah, I have no idea. I've been using H1000 and 208 ELDM's with good success, I came across the note today and it was like a 'Family Guy' episode where Stewie keeps running into future Stewie. Anyway, thanks!

This could be one of those epic range stories where some Fudd came up to you claiming he shoots dimes at a mile out of his ultralight 300 winny mag with 220 smk’s.

 

[AIAW]

Try not to overlook H4831SC either. A very good powder for 300WM, 215g's and lighter. Haven't tested it with anything heavier.

 

[RTH1800]

I am the only one who shoots what I have on hand apparently. Because a bullet is not the newest, greatest thing does not mean it’s worthless to me. Might not be what I purchase but if I find a thousand of them for cheap I will sure use them.
Btw, the 220 SMK was a great subsonic bullet.

 

[Supersubes]

I am the only one who shoots what I have on hand apparently. Because a bullet is not the newest, greatest thing does not mean it’s worthless to me. Might not be what I purchase but if I find a thousand of them for cheap I will sure use them.
Btw, the 220 SMK was a great subsonic bullet.

Your point on the subs is a good one. Anybody who picks these up for regular price though is just dense or took some really bad advice.

 

[Supersubes]

Speak of the devil...

 

[Steel head]

I absolutely do not dream of reloading unless it’s a stripper’s name.