Berger 156 @ 3050' +/- with 20-22" barrel

[jk_minn]

The title is the goal. The cartridges I am looking at right now are:

1) SAUM IMP
2) WSM
3) MAX

Any one able to confirm if 3050ish FPS is doable with the 156 Berger in the cartridges listed, and a 20-22" barrel? Would like to stick to ADG/Lapua brass. Have thought about the 6.5 - 7 PRC IMP that UM is doing, but I feel the ones listed are overbore enough - but maybe that is what is needed? Also, would like to avoid doing +P...

Thanks for the feedback.

 

[260shooter]

I have a 6.5/7 PRC with a 22" barrel. I'm getting 3100 fps with 147 ELD-M"s and H1000. When weather warms a little I'm going to work with the 156"s and Ramshot Grand powder. Pretty sure it's doable. I'll let you know what I find out.

 

[Pharmseller]

Tikka Veil something, it’s my brother’s but I’m the loader. 6.5 PRC, 2934 fps using R26 and 156 EOL.

Edit to ask, what’s the practical difference (not absolute, we can do math) between 3050 and 2934? What does 116 fps get you?





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[Thejet]

You can get there with a normal 6.5 saum

 

[Mike D Texas]

I can confirm it is achievable in a 6.5 SAUM Improved with H1000 and 21” barrel as long as it is throated properly and not seated too deep in the case.


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