62 grain BTHP

[opngrnd]

24.3 gr of XBR give us 2945 out of a 20" barrel. Generally we chrono everything out of 20" for comparability.

24.3 gr of XBR? As in 1.1gr over Hodgdon's load, or 23.4, just .2 over their posted load?

[markm]

I'LL have to check. I'M brain farting.

[markm]

I actually show both 23.4 gr with a velocity of 2824, and 24.3 grains with a velocity of 2945.

[opngrnd]

I actually show both 23.4 gr with a velocity of 2824, and 24.3 grains with a velocity of 2945.

Wolf SRM? I received some of these 62gr BTHPs today. I have quite a few standard Tula small rifle primers, so it'll be interesting to see how much pressure they'll handle.

[markm]

No WOLF primers. I'm just loading these with WSRs or whatever is layin around. These bullets frag grape fruit nicely, as a side note. I didn't think they'd blow grape fruit up like Gamekings, but they are right there with them.

[Pappabear]

We were giving these a workout again last week. Mark did a 9 shot group that held moa. You can get lucky on a 5 round group. Not a 9. But they have been very consistent at moa. Then the 77 grain Noslers ran 1/2 inch. Rem 700 5R.
Mark took a pic if he will quit being lazy and post something.

PB

[308sako]

OP & friend... I have faith and took the 1,500 count plunge. Thanks for the lead on what should be a super plinker.

[markm]

Here's a pic of the two groups shot on Sunday. Top left 9 are the 62gr Hornady HPBT, and the bottom left 5 are the house load 77 gr SMK.

[opngrnd]

I shot three 5-shot groups at an average of .991".

24.3gr XBR/62gr BTHP, brass and primers look fine. Interestingly enough, on a ballistic calculator this load matched my 69gr TMK load out to 600. All I can think is "stack them deep!" Hopefully we can all stock up on these and Hornady doesn't stop making them.

[bob6117]

I bought a 500 ct. and have had good success using H322 and Wolf SRM primers.
23.3 gr. in lake city brass gets 2550 fps and moa accuracy out of a larue 12" stealth barrel.