6.8 Western Powder Choices

Cliffdog

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I started with Ramshot Magnum in the 6.8 Western a couple years ago because that was the first slower burning powder I could source during a time when supplies were limited. I've since added H1000 to my stock and use it in a 300 PRC. I've tried it in 6.8 Western but circled back to Ramshot Grand in the 6.8 Western with a 151 HHT hammer at 3220 fps.
Just curious what is the powder charge you are using with grand? I’ve been trying to develop a load with this powder but not having any luck. I’m shooting 150 cutting lasers.
 
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Just curious what is the powder charge you are using with grand? I’ve been trying to develop a load with this powder but not having any luck. I’m shooting 150 cutting lasers.
Running 67.1 gr for that load. I had worked my way up to 3300 fps but got too much pressure sign including primary extraction issues - so I dropped down.
 

Cliffdog

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Running 67.1 gr for that load. I had worked my way up to 3300 fps but got too much pressure sign including primary extraction issues - so I dropped down.
Interesting. I tried 67.1 of grand but it didn’t group for me. Also was running about 3033 fps. I’m shooting m70 Winchester with 1:8 and 24 inch barrel. I’ve had good success with h1000 at 60 grains. 4 shots under 1/2 inch. 150 cutting edge lasers at 3.036 coal and 150 badlands precision super bulldozer 2 at 2.95 coal. Both shoot under half inch at that powder charge. Just looking for more speed.
 

PorterM

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I use Ramshot magnum and N565. Just shot this load today @ 600 yards with my Browning X-Bolt McMillan with Ramshot Magnum and 165gr ablr's. I really enjoy this cartridge!
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How many grains of ramshot magnum and what seating depth? I’m getting decent groups with ablrs seated at 2.850 oal over Retumbo from my browning but not as good as what you’re getting there!
 
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I want to thank everyone for the information.

I just got a Seekins Havak Elemet chambered in 6.8 Western and brass is on the way. I plan on starting with Ramshot Magnum with 170gr Bergers and Nosler ballistic tips.

This thread has given me other powder choices if the Magnum does not work.
 

gerry35

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I have reloaded the 170 gr Ballistic Tip and 175 gr Sierra TGK and had good results (about 3/4 moa) with Magnum. Going to try it as well with the 170 gr Berger this spring and my favorite 277 bullet the old school 160 gr Partition.

Best loads so far have been the 170 gr Ballistic Tip with Retumbo and 175 gr Sierra TGK with Magpro, both around 1/2 moa. Out of Retumbo so I have some N 565 waiting to add to the mix. My gun is a LH Tikka with a 24" KS Arms 1 in 8 twist barrel.
 
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