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Anyone with quickload, can you run this for me?
Cartridge - 25-06 Rem
Powder - IMR4831
Bullet - .257, 110 grain, Hornady Interbond
Barrel Length - 24 inches
OAL - 3.135
I understand I need to work up the load but would like to know what QL says. I have the Hornady loading manual. I would like an additional source for this load. The manual states at the max load of 52.8 grains it will push the IB 3000fps. I think this is a bit slow as the 117 gr is faster.
Thanks,
Brent
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Bullet Type = .257 110 GR IB HORNADY Bullet Weight = 110.0 grains
Bullet Diameter = 0.257 in Bullet Length = 1.187 in
Bullet BC = 0.39 Sectional Density = 0.238
Case Type = 25-06 Remington Case Length = 2.484 in
Full Case Capacity = 64.554 grains water Est. Overall Cartridge Length = 3.135 in
Net Case Capacity = 57.536 grains water Bullet Seating Depth = 0.536 in
Rifle Type = Barrel Length = 24.0 in
Effective Barrel Length = 22.052 in Barrel/Case Volume Ratio = 5.9
Cartridge Temperature = 70.0 °F
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Powder: IMR 4831
Calculated Powder Charge = 47.0 grains
Load Density = 81.7%
Charge/Bullet Weight Ratio = 0.427
Estimated Muzzle Velocity = 2881 ft/sec
Estimated Chamber Pressure = 41783 CUP
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WARNING: For starting loads reduce calculated powder charge by at least 10%.
Load Table
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Load Charge Charge- Muzzle Chamber
Density Weight to-Bullet Velocity Pressure Notes
(%) (grains) Wt. Ratio (ft/sec) (CUP)
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75 43.2 0.393 2648 35027 OK
80 46.0 0.418 2820 40005 OK
85 48.9 0.445 2998 45161 OK
90 51.8 0.471 3176 50318 High Pressure
95 54.7 0.497 3353 55474 High Pressure
100 57.5 0.523 3525 60452 High Pressure
BillPA Thanks. That is good information.
Your welcome!!
BillPA, one question - why is QL showing a high pressure at 50,318 cup when I believe the max CUP for the 35-06 is 53,000 CUP?
Well for one, those calculations were made using LOAD From A Disk, not QL.
Second, the calculations are "conservative" numbers, a guide if you will, not necessarily the max velocity-pressures (SAAMI or otherwise) for a given cartridge. The reason? There are too many variables, things such as the case internal capacities manufacturer to manufacturer, the bullet seating depth off, on or in the lands, barrel, powder lot numbers and etc. Also, unless one has the equipment to measure pressures for a load is a WAG at best.
Bill
Again thanks. It is a good starting point for me. I appriciate your insight. I will start low and work my way up until I see pressure or I reach max charge.
Here is the Powley Computer online that does essentially the same thing. Do read the notes though and use with caution! I have one of these someplace that looks like a cardboard slide rule.
http://kwk.us/powley.html
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