want to duplicate m118lr load.

[Xtremegunnr]

Matching velocity, bullet, and brass could be done with probably 15 different powders. The individual who posted the load sheet on the first page gave the best info I believe. the are the actual specs. Why beat a dead horse. Also, why not make a better round. They kinda die at 1000. Why not try a 185, 190, 195, 208 with the same velocity and see the longer range potential. I get 2600 with a 208 with no pressure signs and no powder crunching out of a 22" barrel with <.6" groups at 200 yard zero. Sub moa at 1000 and still does good at 1400.

Just a thought.

 

[armydog]

I'm getting 2650 FPS with the M118LR clone. Also getting consistent hits at 1K with a 24" Rem 700/Bartlein 1-11.25 barrel. Still not happy I think the rifle it capable of doing better, just got to find the right load for her.

 

[Deadshot2]

Matching velocity, bullet, and brass could be done with probably 15 different powders. The individual who posted the load sheet on the first page gave the best info I believe. the are the actual specs. Why beat a dead horse. Also, why not make a better round. They kinda die at 1000. Why not try a 185, 190, 195, 208 with the same velocity and see the longer range potential. I get 2600 with a 208 with no pressure signs and no powder crunching out of a 22" barrel with <.6" groups at 200 yard zero. Sub moa at 1000 and still does good at 1400.

Just a thought.

Ditto on the heavier bullet. Love the Berger 185 Juggernaut. As soon as they're more readily available they'll be my LR bullet. For now I'm sticking with a 175 gr bullet at 2737 fps from my 24" Benchmark.

 

[Xtremegunnr]

The 185 is the new 175. Extremely accurate and gets the extra distance without going to a 300 winmag.

 

[Deadshot2]

The 185 is the new 175. Extremely accurate and gets the extra distance without going to a 300 winmag.

It's also long enough to reach out closer to the throat on a stock Remington without having use duck tape to hold the bullet in the case neck