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I have a Shilen 26", 1-8 barrel with SAAMI chamber coming and need starting load data using H4350 powder with new Peterson large primer brass and the Hornady 147M bullet. I realize every barrel is different, but can't find any basic starting powder weights to start my load development for this bullet. Does anyone have experience with this combination? I haven't used this bullet before and H4350 is the only powder I have on hand.
36.7gr
https://hodgdonreloading.com/rldc/
You did not try the Hodgdon site did you.
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Actually I did, but didn't find that load data chart. Thank you, it is just what I am looking for.
Peterson brass tends to be on the heavy side, so be careful when working the upper end.
Great Info, thanks
Great Info, thanksQuote:
Originally Posted by wbm
i think you'll find that H4350 is a perfect powder for a 6.5mm CM and with 147 gr ELD-Ms.
I have three Savage 6.5mm CMs, two with 26-in barrels and one with a 24-in barrel.
The two 26s shoot the 147 ELD-Ms great and especially well with H4350.
The 24-in barrel shoots 130s and 140 gr bullets better than the heavier bullets.
You won't find out which works best in your rifle until you try them.
ThanksQuote:
Originally Posted by CFJunkie
I've had several hundred of them sitting on my bench for over a year, I need to get busy!
Settled at 40.4 grains, 2720 average FPS. Using .020 jump for seating depth for now on the virgin brass. Have 111 rounds through the barrel, repeating approximately 1/4 to 3/8 inch 100 yard groups with this load. Figure I will play with seating depth on the second reloading of this brass.
I appreciate all the input.