I threw a near max or max load in a case and ended up a pseudo nose ring in the bullet it was so compressed, I just pulled the bullet and grabbed the XBR.Has anyone tried Reloader TS 15.5 with the 77TMKs?
I know XBR 8208 is the golden child, but I'm going to have to settle for a powder that actually exists...
Better to stick with a faster powder when using a stick powder. That 77tmk puts a lot of bullet in the case at mag length. Even with 23.5g of xbr I get a little crunch. If I had to pick a readily available stick powder I would probably look hard at benchmark given the prices of some of the alternatives.Has anyone tried Reloader TS 15.5 with the 77TMKs?
I know XBR 8208 is the golden child, but I'm going to have to settle for a powder that actually exists...
They do stand out really well in that environment
Works well for me with heavies and it meters well. Makes good speed and accurate too….but it’s another nonexistent or extremely overpriced powder for the last few years.What about AR Comp? Right between XBR and Tac on the burn rate chart, supposed to be very temp stable.
Great powder but way too expensive for me now. It was non existent for a while and now that it’s back in stock the price is ridiculous.What about AR Comp? Right between XBR and Tac on the burn rate chart, supposed to be very temp stable.
When the shorter LOP rokstok becomes available
Not sure when it be a reality, but unless something has changed, it’s in the works. I think it will be about an inch shorter with spacers, if I remember correctlyWait, there's a short LOP now? When can I get one?
I Watched that whole playlist and ended up in the exact same place with a different method after. My go to bulk load is 25.2 A2520 under 77smk, 75hpbt and 77 ncc or what ever 73-77gr I have available.Not exactly like for like, but if you want to spend some time on YouTube, this guy spent a lot of time trying to clone mk262 77gr ammo. Lots of different powder tried.
Have you compared it in hot vs cold?I Watched that whole playlist and ended up in the exact same place with a different method after. My go to bulk load is 25.2 A2520 under 77smk, 75hpbt and 77 ncc or what ever 73-77gr I have available.
I even took my buck this year with a 73eldm over same charge in LC brass.
Yes….about 1fps per degree. A2520 is temp sensitive for sure and can have pretty big spikes at max load in the sticky hot summer. This particular load doesn’t have that issue in my guns.Have you compared it in hot vs cold?
I’ve got a buddy who’s the same first a 243 wasn’t enough then the 223 wasn’t enough then it may work on a little hill deer at 150 but definitely not on anything bigger or any farther away. lol. His 308 and 270 just have so much more stopping power!Yes….about 1fps per degree. A2520 is temp sensitive for sure and can have pretty big spikes at max load in the sticky hot summer. This particular load doesn’t have that issue in my guns.
I also have a A2520 55sp load that shoots lights out but I don’t remember the charge off hand. My oldest son took his first deer with it out of a 18” ar. Perfect shot behind shoulder at 40y and ran 30after. No drama.
Honestly have yet to loose one to a .223 in our sample size of about a dozen. Hunting mentor buddy always has a reason it won’t work next time though.
Starline brass with cci 400s or should i look for other primers?I used to use lapua and have since switched to starline. I’d say use what you got, I’ve also used pmc brass from 55gr factory ammo. It worked just fine too but only lasted about 5 firings. I’m up to 4x on some of the starline and it still seems tight.