IMR 8208 launched in Australia

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IMR 8208 launched in Australia - experience in US?

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23 June 2012, 12:50

sevenmil

IMR 8208 launched in Australia - experience in US?

Greetings from OZ- ADI here in Aus has recently released the new 8208 powder and I understand it was launched in the US a few years ago so you guys would have some experience with it. Even though it is an Aussie powder it was first sold in the US through Hogdon and I believe performs well in medium burning calibres(223,243,308 etc).

I would appreciate any feedback ( positive or negative), particularly in 308 with lighter projectiles ????

Rusty
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23 June 2012, 18:42

Rusty

Here is my post from the other thread.
[QUOTE]Originally posted by Rusty:
Here is a picture of a group I shot a few weeks ago.
5 rounds, 100 yards, Savage FCP .308 I used IMR 8208 XBR, Federal match primers.

I have never had a terminal ballistics failure of an Accubond or Nosler Partition bullet.
Accubond have performed well for me on White-tailed deer and feral hogs in Texas.

I have not been back to the range since with that rifle. I will let you know when I do!

24 June 2012, 05:47

sevenmil

Thanks Rusty-that is a very nice group. I might try some of this new powder as 2208 is a little inconsistent of late.

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