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.
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.
Last edited by HKGuns; 12-02-21 at 14:18.
We load a lot of XBR. I haven't tried it with these 69s since we already had load data for h322.
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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
How do you like these as compared to the 62gr hpbt Hornady bullets from mid south shooter?
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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.
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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.
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.
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.
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