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06 November 2002, 11:15
<Hoodo>
.338 RUM
Has anyone reloaded for this yet? I have seen date that suggests 3400 possible for a 200 grain bullet.
Neither IMR or Hodgdon get close to that with their data. Are they at actual max pressure do you think or "lawyerized data"?
I would be extremely interested if I could get a 200 btip at 3300. I'm anxious to talk to someone that has one and reloaded for it. Thanks for the info and replies ahead of time***
06 November 2002, 14:25
rejpelly
Hoodo;Remington Bdl 700,95 grs H-4831sc,3220 fps,100 yards.555MOA,COL 3.585",fed 215,trim 2.751".I tried 96 grs without pressure sign,98 grs could be possible,3300+...
06 November 2002, 14:57
rejpelly
The bullet is 200grs Hornandy gr sp Interlock,I had no good accuracy with BST...
07 November 2002, 05:12
<Hoodo>
Thanks rejpelly! Is that a 24" or 26" tube?
I'm really anxious to load for one. Is yours a factory rifle? If 3300+ is actually attainable I think it would be one heckuva "way the hell out there" prairie dog gun. Thanks again!
07 November 2002, 05:42
rejpelly
Hoodo;26" factory rifle.I had a muzzle break added.Try mininum load and go up by 1 grs;I didnt have pressure sign at 96 grs(h-4831sc).Going higher,I cannot tell for sure,go by .5grs.Reaching 3300 fps,it is more than Hodgdon data recommended.Their max.with 26" barrel is near 3180 fps.(96.5grs).I FOUND GOOD ACCURACY .555 moa PLAYING WITH COL.My reload 95 grs(H-4831sc) 200 grs Hornandy has more recoil than the 250 grs factory Remington round.
07 November 2002, 20:46
<MOA>
I got a 180 grain BT going to 3500. Also a 215 gameking to 3100 with no pressure signs.