FCP 110 Precition .338 Lapua

[rtweb308]

I've been reloading my .338 Lapua regularly with Lapua brass and 300gr Scenar bullets. It shoots awesome with Retumbo powder. Wanted to try something different so I recently purchased a box of 250gr Scenar bullets and can't seem to find any reloading data. No idea where to start with powder amounts or if I should even try another powder. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Hopefully someone out there is using this combo and can help.

[JackinSD]

http://www.hodgdonreloading.com/

[rtweb308]

Could not find any data on the 250gr Scenar bullet.

[Robinhood]

Are you looking for a recipe so you wont have to work a load up?

[rtweb308]

yes. That would make for a great place to start. I like the Retumbo powder, it seems to work magic with the 300gr Scenar bullets. If I have to change powders for the 250gr Scenar bullet, then so be it. Was thinking of using the reloading data from a comparable bullet like the 250gr HPBT from Sierra.

[WinnieTheBoom]

yes. That would make for a great place to start. I like the Retumbo powder, it seems to work magic with the 300gr Scenar bullets. If I have to change powders for the 250gr Scenar bullet, then so be it. Was thinking of using the reloading data from a comparable bullet like the 250gr HPBT from Sierra.

Yes, just use data for the SMK. Bullet mass is the same. Once you find a load with the 250gr Scenar, it may not shoot well with a 250gr SMK, but it will at least give you a workable charge range.

[rtweb308]

Thanks for the help Winnie. I was thinking about that but didn't know if it would apply, but it's a great starting point.