RMR 69 gr OTMs

[HKGuns]

Do you guys ever load any XBR?

Agree on Varget and metering. I have better luck metering I4895 and XBR than Varget.

I’m constantly messing with Varget to get it correct.

[markm]

We load a lot of XBR. I haven't tried it with these 69s since we already had load data for h322.

[MarshallDodge]

These aren't an SMK but for half the price, they perform well above their pay grade.

They do okay at 600 and beyond. I'm pushing them pretty hard from a 24" barrel but a bullet with this low of a BC will still move 5-6" with 1 MPH of full value wind change. Kinda makes it more of a challenge which I like.

During this drought, I'm running a surplus ball powder that's a similar burn rate to H322,
and am getting good results. The ball powder may be a little more temp sensitive than H322 and 8208, but it meters awesome from my Dillon.

I've had some really good results using TAC behind a 68 Hornady BTHP but have not tried it with these.

8208 XBR is a terrible powder, stay away from it

[ubet]

How do you like these as compared to the 62gr hpbt Hornady bullets from mid south shooter?


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[Pappabear]

These are a solid jump up from the 62’s. They are almost SMK or Nosler performance. A great value for a very good bullet. Those 62’s are nice but these are better. Plus they weigh more which helps at distance.

PB

[ubet]

These are a solid jump up from the 62’s. They are almost SMK or Nosler performance. A great value for a very good bullet. Those 62’s are nice but these are better. Plus they weigh more which helps at distance.

PB

Ok thanks. I need to remember these next time I order bullets. I only need something out to about 600 max.


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[1168]

68s and 69s ping the steel a little harder at longer ranges in my experience. Its not a lot, but worthwhile for going past 300-400, in addition to the BC advantage.

I bought a few thou of these and am going to try to work up a load for CFE or TAC. Hopefully CFE will work out.

[MarshallDodge]

For me, the Hornady 62 BTHP was the most accurate bullet for the dollar until the recent panic, and they have started to creep up in price. I love shooting them in my old Remington LTR but I think the RMR 69 is going to be displacing it.

Hornady lists the BC at .270 (G1) and RMR lists their 69 at .320, so it is a substantial improvement. Velocity affects BC. Most stated coefficients are based on an average so there are a few variables at play here.

I have a good friend who likes CFE223 behind the Nosler 77s and found the best consistency using a warmer load.

[ubet]

68s and 69s ping the steel a little harder at longer ranges in my experience. Its not a lot, but worthwhile for going past 300-400, in addition to the BC advantage.

I bought a few thou of these and am going to try to work up a load for CFE or TAC. Hopefully CFE will work out.

Let us know what you find out on the cfe load.
I wonder how h335 would work with these? I have 8lbs of it that I bought and didn’t have a specific bullet I was going to use with it


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[MarshallDodge]

H335 will work. Hodgdon shows 22-24 grains for a 69 SMK. It may not give you the highest velocities but it will do just fine and give you plenty of gas to run an AR.