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A down side to down loading

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20 September 2008, 22:35
bartsche
A down side to down loading
This is offered as a heads up. popcorn
EekerMod. 200 Stevens with a 7.62 X 41 Shaw light 24" barrel, 22.5gr Acc 2015, #34 primer,Reformed RP. .257 cases.

  • 110 gr carbine bullet, oal=2.140", 1613 to 1657 fps.too mild , a lot of Unburned Powder, accuracy not great.

  • 150gr. Berrey plated bullet, oal= 2.300", 1590 to 1649 Fps. not bad but a lot of Unburned Powder.

    It was with some surprise that the reduced load of 2015 didn't burn very well, yet the velocity spread wasn't that great. The unburned power when it gets into the action did present a slightly difficult, mushy bolt closing and later a real need to get the action just aft of the barrel clean.

    In order to get the needed 1700 to 1850 fps. for the Berrey plated bullet a faster, cleaner burning powder like Blue Dot or #9 Accurate is really more advantageous. beerroger


    • Old age is a high price to pay for maturity!!! Some never pay and some pay and never reap the reward. Wisdom comes with age! Sometimes age comes alone..
    21 September 2008, 19:17
    Hot Core
    Hey bartsche, I don't believe I've used 2015, is it a Ball, Flake or Tubular Powder?

    What is that Cartridge all about???
    21 September 2008, 20:31
    bartsche
    quote:
    Originally posted by Hot Core:
    Hey bartsche, I don't believe I've used 2015, is it a Ball, Flake or ""Tubular"" Powder?

    What is that Cartridge all about???
    Home growen beerroger


    Old age is a high price to pay for maturity!!! Some never pay and some pay and never reap the reward. Wisdom comes with age! Sometimes age comes alone..