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28 September 2011, 02:23
Jim Hundley
Hodgdon Suggestions
Would like to get top velocity and excellent accuracy using an Extreme powder.
Nosler .300 Win. mag. brass
180 Accubond
Federal GM 215 m primer
The load will be shot from a 25.3" Hart barrel.
What do you think ?
28 September 2011, 02:50
ramrod340
Nothing wrong with the extreme powders. The slower like H1000 and retumbo you will need toget into the compressed load area for max velocities. 4831 will be right at 100% at max pressure but you stand to leave some potential velocity on the table.


As usual just my $.02
Paul K
28 September 2011, 03:20
aliveincc
Mr. Hundley. Have you ever heard of Kleingunther ? A Seguin, TX shop that put together some very fine rifles over the years. My father used to drop in there on his way to the deer lease b/4 Mr. Kleingunther died. Spent some $ also. Dad obtained their load data printed on a piece of paper. They loaded for most of the Weatherby line and others. 95% of their loads used H4831. I used their load for my 3 Winnie and was very happy. It uses 165g pills, but I'll bet it will work w/ your 180g.
29 September 2011, 06:58
Ackley Improved User
Have a 300 WM and ramrod340 is correct, best powder would be Retumbo, then H1000.

Here is my Retumbo data using 26" barrel and 180 NBT, which are essentially non-bonded Accubonds.

Ret… 83.0 180 NBT 3046
Ret… 84.0 180 NBT 3200/3178
Ret … 85.0 180 NBT 3147 (Lapua)
Ret … 85.5 180 NBT 3167 (Lapua) 3200/3178 (Win)
Ret … 86 180 NBT 3171 (Lapua)
Ret … 86.5 180 NBT 3182 (Lapua) 3178/3215 (Win)
Ret … 87 180 NBT 3207 (Lapua)
Ret … 87.5 180 NBT 3221 (Lapua) 3257/3255/3253 (Win)
Ret … 88 180 NBT 3233 (Lapua) 3288 (Win)
Ret … 88.5 180 NBT 3241 [MAX!] Too hot! Extraction marks - Win
Ret … 89 180 NBT 3283 [loose pockets]

Start low and move up, looking for pressure signs.

Regards, AIU
29 September 2011, 21:09
wasbeeman
Am I the only person that got good results with IMR 4350??


Aim for the exit hole
29 September 2011, 22:59
ramrod340
quote:
IMR 4350

Nothing at all wrong with 4350. I used it in about everything for years. If you are happy with the velocity and accuracy then by all menas go for it. Since it is a touch faster you will simply leave some velocity potential on the table.


As usual just my $.02
Paul K
02 October 2011, 19:10
tsturm
quote:
Originally posted by Jim Hundley:
Would like to get top velocity and excellent accuracy using an Extreme powder.
Nosler .300 Win. mag. brass
180 Accubond
Federal GM 215 m primer
The load will be shot from a 25.3" Hart barrel.
What do you think ?


RL-22 dancing


03 October 2011, 00:05
Jim Hundley
I agree, but to tempt. sensitive for me ! Have already shot out one barrel using RL-22 over the Oheler in different tempts. so I am familar ! Great powder for a .300 Win. if the swings in velocity and lots don't bother you.
Thanks,
Jim