26 November 2005, 05:15
Hutzpah-218 mashburn bee
Does anyone have load data for a 218 mashburn bee shooting 40gr 50gr varmint bullets?
I'm now in Western Australia and unable to find any Hodgon lil gun powder.
I can only buy Wincester,Alliant or ADI powders.
What powder do you think is best W296,2400,AR2205 or AR2207?
I read that W296 works well in a Hornet ,K-Hornet but what about the Bee?
Advice much appreciated.
Thanks Hutzpah
26 November 2005, 06:36
308SakoMy best load for an old Kimber of Oregon bee was 13.5 grains of AA1680 or Win 680 with the 45 grain hornet bullets... worked like a charm... accuracy was amazing!
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26 November 2005, 13:43
ShopCartRacingHave 2 Martinis done up in 218 mash.
Best combo is the cheap 46gr Winchester Hp and H4227.
I basically use 221 FB data and back off a little bit.
I have tried RL7 with mixed results, but if you haven't tried H4227, you've been missing out.
-Spencer
26 November 2005, 18:38
Hutzpah-Thanks for the info 308Sako and Shop Cart Racing.
Hutzpah

26 November 2005, 20:31
craigsterI've had very good results with H110 and RE7. 296 and H110 are very close to each other in burn rate.