Anybody got a favorite load? 195 grn bullet is the projectile.

With a bullet of 200grs. or less, you basicly can't get enough IMR4350 into the case to reach anything like dangerous pressure.

Nosler lists 52gr @ 107% load density as the max load for a 200gr Partition.

I think that the load density rather than pressure was the ceiling in that situation. The max load was also the most accurate.

Junkie is right. Since you have a relatively larger bore, you need a faster powder to get decent MV in the 8mm. 52 grains of Varget gives me 2700 fps with the 175 grain Sierra.

W-748 From 40.6 grains to 49.0 grains

Remington 9-1/2 Primer



would be my choice, but if you are determined to use one of the 4350 powders...



AA-4350 From 52.9 grains to 61.3 grains

Winchester LRM Primer



H-4350 From 53.9 grains to 59.1 grains

Winchester LRM Primer



IMR-4350 From 53.4 grains to 61.5 grains

Winchester LRM Primer

I have used 53 gr. of IMR-4350 with 175 Sierra spitzer for years. 1944 byf Mauser only change to the rifle (mechanically) is a scope. Will shoot 1 1/2" groups and for deer that is good enough for me. Longest shot so far is just under 200 yards. Went right down.

rdmrkelly...

You and I are having parallel experiences. I bought a Yugo for $85, with thoughts of making a custom rifle out of it. With H4350, I get 1 1/2" groups at 100, so I don't have the heart to take apart a rifle that is working well. By going to Varget, I got the MV up by 250 fps, though the H4350 load would certainly anchor a deer.

175 grain bullets with IMR4064

Put all the 4350 you can into the case with some compression. Enjoy!, it will be an accurate shooter
somewhere around 2500 fps.
Good luck!