Ran a velocity ladder with Norma cases, WLRM primers, H4350, 185 juggs seated long- 3.065 COAL (gotta love that HCA magazine). 65 gr. gave me 2900fps, and a stiff bolt lift. 64gr. was 2857, with good bolt lift. Not bad for a 18" barrel.
Looking to load 160 AB and 162 amax in a 7mm-08. I have always used R17, but Hodgdon's Staball 6.5 data has my attention. Anyone have real world experience with it?
Has anyone figured out how fast you need to push an 88 eld to have it stabilize in a 1-8" barrel? I have a long throated .223 AI with a 1-8", and I'm just curious. I know plenty of folks have had success with this 22 cm with this twist, but .223's are generaly 1-7" for this bullet.