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    Hodgdon IMR 8208 XBR


    Has anyone tried this in a .223 Remington?

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    Re: Hodgdon IMR 8208 XBR

    I've only shot some in my Bushmaster Varminter so far. Haven't really had time to test it much. Here's the load I was using, got very good accuracy and about 2800 fps (sorry, lost my chronograph printout between the range and getting home).

    Bullet: Nosler 69 gr. HPBT
    Powder: IMR 8208 XBR 23.5 grs.
    Primer: Wolf Small Rifle Magnum
    Case: Lake City 03
    LOAL: 2.260 (1.888 Base to Ogive with Stoney Point)

    Note: Wolf Small Rifle Magnum primers are "Standard" (like a CCI-400, Federal 205, etc.) - Magnum in this case really means "for higher pressure rounds". Wolf Small Rifle Magnums have a tougher cup.

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    dcloco
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    Re: Hodgdon IMR 8208 XBR

    Yes. 24.0 grains (top book load - and I DID work up to this in 1/10 gr increments).

    Too windy to set up the chronograph, but accuracy was VERY good.

    Used in a 1:7 twist Savage Target rifle.

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