Just ordered 500 Hornady 178gr Amax's to shoot in a 5R, and was curious if there were any "go to" loads to use. I have TAC, Varget, IMR & H4895, IMR 4064, and a few others. I'll be using Win, Lapua, and Nosler brass, probably with Wolf and CCI BR primers.
So, what are you using behind 178gr Amax's?
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Re: So, what are you using behind 178gr Amax's?
I have nothing to give ya.but this.just try what you are or was loading for a 175gn bullet.thats if you where loading for a 175gn bullet.
but if you haven't loaded for a 175gn bullet try varget with 43gn and work up.and loaded long.44gn is what I use with a 175gn smk and works good.and yeah keep me posted on your testing.If things go as good as I hope they do.I'll have to get me some and see for myself.I have a 5R too.
I have nothing to give ya.but this.just try what you are or was loading for a 175gn bullet.thats if you where loading for a 175gn bullet.
but if you haven't loaded for a 175gn bullet try varget with 43gn and work up.and loaded long.44gn is what I use with a 175gn smk and works good.and yeah keep me posted on your testing.If things go as good as I hope they do.I'll have to get me some and see for myself.I have a 5R too.
Re: So, what are you using behind 178gr Amax's?
Another one for varget. My load is 45.7gr .020 off the lands.
Another one for varget. My load is 45.7gr .020 off the lands.
Re: So, what are you using behind 178gr Amax's?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 18Echo</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Another one for varget. My load is 45.7gr .020 off the lands. </div></div>
45.7 Varget with a 178AMAX? Wow, that seems pretty hot. What brass are you using with that load? WHat kind of gun/barrel length and what kind of MVs are you seeing?
I shoot 178 AMAX's out of a 20" SPS-T using 45.0 Varget in Lapua bass with great accuracy. I'm just under 2600 fps, but I was starting to get pressure signs and sticky bolts at 45.3.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 18Echo</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Another one for varget. My load is 45.7gr .020 off the lands. </div></div>
45.7 Varget with a 178AMAX? Wow, that seems pretty hot. What brass are you using with that load? WHat kind of gun/barrel length and what kind of MVs are you seeing?
I shoot 178 AMAX's out of a 20" SPS-T using 45.0 Varget in Lapua bass with great accuracy. I'm just under 2600 fps, but I was starting to get pressure signs and sticky bolts at 45.3.
Re: So, what are you using behind 178gr Amax's?
Jason, my Tikka has a 1 in 11" and at 200yds they are very stable no yawing noticed whatsoever. And Im using 43grs Varget,210M,F-C, and 2.810" OAL. The groups show lots of potential having some bedding issues right now. But it will put 3 in same cloverleaf at 200.
Jason, my Tikka has a 1 in 11" and at 200yds they are very stable no yawing noticed whatsoever. And Im using 43grs Varget,210M,F-C, and 2.810" OAL. The groups show lots of potential having some bedding issues right now. But it will put 3 in same cloverleaf at 200.
Re: So, what are you using behind 178gr Amax's?
I don't have a problem stabilizing them in a 1:12 twist. Should be fine. Pick up a box to test rather than 1k at a time, all rifles have diff prefs.
Edited to add I'm using Varget.
I don't have a problem stabilizing them in a 1:12 twist. Should be fine. Pick up a box to test rather than 1k at a time, all rifles have diff prefs.
Edited to add I'm using Varget.
Re: So, what are you using behind 178gr Amax's?
Thanks for the info. I'm likely going to start off trying IMR 4064, as I just picked up an 8lb jug this week. My goal is to get to under 3/4" and START SHOOTING! I've been so immersed with working up loads different rifles that it has gotten to be almost a chore, and I am ready to have fun at the range.
Thanks for the info. I'm likely going to start off trying IMR 4064, as I just picked up an 8lb jug this week. My goal is to get to under 3/4" and START SHOOTING! I've been so immersed with working up loads different rifles that it has gotten to be almost a chore, and I am ready to have fun at the range.
Re: So, what are you using behind 178gr Amax's?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: bohem</div><div class="ubbcode-body">RL15 is a good one to think about as well. </div></div>
what charge are you using with the RL15?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: bohem</div><div class="ubbcode-body">RL15 is a good one to think about as well. </div></div>
what charge are you using with the RL15?
Re: So, what are you using behind 178gr Amax's?
I'm not a 308 shooter so my loads wont work for you, but the reloading depot subforum has a lot of loads for it so you can probably get a good start from there.
I'm not a 308 shooter so my loads wont work for you, but the reloading depot subforum has a lot of loads for it so you can probably get a good start from there.
Re: So, what are you using behind 178gr Amax's?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: trigger happy</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: bohem</div><div class="ubbcode-body">RL15 is a good one to think about as well. </div></div>
what charge are you using with the RL15? </div></div>
I use 44.2 grains RL15, CCI large rifle primer, and fed brass. I load them to AICS mag length.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: trigger happy</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: bohem</div><div class="ubbcode-body">RL15 is a good one to think about as well. </div></div>
what charge are you using with the RL15? </div></div>
I use 44.2 grains RL15, CCI large rifle primer, and fed brass. I load them to AICS mag length.
Re: So, what are you using behind 178gr Amax's?
Im using RL17 46.7gr for 175smk and 178a-max col 2.815 cci #34 primer. 2651fps avg es 9fps Rem 700sps 26"
Im using RL17 46.7gr for 175smk and 178a-max col 2.815 cci #34 primer. 2651fps avg es 9fps Rem 700sps 26"
Re: So, what are you using behind 178gr Amax's?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: glock63</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: trigger happy</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: bohem</div><div class="ubbcode-body">RL15 is a good one to think about as well. </div></div>
what charge are you using with the RL15? </div></div>
I use 44.2 grains RL15, CCI large rifle primer, and fed brass. I load them to AICS mag length. </div></div>
Roger that, thanks a lot.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: glock63</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: trigger happy</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: bohem</div><div class="ubbcode-body">RL15 is a good one to think about as well. </div></div>
what charge are you using with the RL15? </div></div>
I use 44.2 grains RL15, CCI large rifle primer, and fed brass. I load them to AICS mag length. </div></div>
Roger that, thanks a lot.
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