G'Day Fella's,

It looks like I may have just become the owner of an almost new Rem 700, in .338 Lapua Mag.
Just wondering what components you blokes use, when shooting 250grn bullets and which 250grn bullets shoot most accurately in your rifles?
Also, what kind of velocities should I be able to safely achieve in this rifle (26" barrel + M/brake)?

Doh!
Homer

HODGDON RELOADING DATA .COM

250 GR. HDY SP Hodgdon US 869 .338" 3.550" 101.5 2728 47,000 CUP 108.0 2879 51,100 CUP
250 GR. HDY SP Hodgdon Retumbo .338" 3.550" 90.0 2620 43,200 CUP 98.0C 2853 52,000 CUP
250 GR. HDY SP Hodgdon H1000 .338" 3.550" 88.0 2567 41,400 CUP 98.0C 2838 52,800 CUP
250 GR. HDY SP IMR IMR 7828 .338" 3.550" 83.0 2636 46,200 CUP 88.5 2802 52,100 CUP
250 GR. HDY SP Winchester Supreme 780 .338" 3.550" 84.6 2700 43,900 CUP 90.0 2841 50,600 CUP
250 GR. HDY SP Hodgdon H4831 .338" 3.550" 79.0 2600 46,100 CUP 85.0 2740 52,200 CUP
250 GR. HDY SP Hodgdon Hybrid 100V .338" 3.550" 75.0 2619 45,500 CUP 81.0 2765 52,200 CUP
250 GR. HDY SP IMR IMR 4831 .338" 3.550" 80.0 2657 47,700 CUP 85.0 2801 52,900 CUP
250 GR. HDY SP Hodgdon H4350 .338" 3.550" 74.0 2615 48,300 CUP 78.0 2742 52,300

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Originally posted by Hommer:
G'Day Fella's,

It looks like I may have just become the owner of an almost new Rem 700, in .338 Lapua Mag.
Just wondering what components you blokes use, when shooting 250grn bullets and which 250grn bullets shoot most accurately in your rifles?
Also, what kind of velocities should I be able to safely achieve in this rifle (26" barrel + M/brake)?

Doh!
Homer

http://www.hodgdon.com/basic-manual-inquiry.html

Here is where I would start. The best groups I ever shot were with 250g Hornady sp in 338wm &340wby. Have fun with your new toy!!

G'Day Fella's,

Thank you for that information, Very Much Appreciated!

Best regards and please note my New name.

Doh!
Homer

HomerOz ----- Sorry to be so long getting back, I had to get my "I Pad" to where my records were, when it comes to loads I hate to depend on memory alone. ----- Most accurate loads with heavier bullets like 240 grain North Fork or 250 grain Barnes X are with 98 grains of H-1000, 93 grains of RL-25, 92 grains of RL-22. All loads with Fed 215M primers. Speeds for those loads will chrony from 3050 up to 3150 fps and accuracy is pin point. My son beleaves in the 225 grain North Fork with 98 grains of H-1000 at speeds of 3100 plus. My son, my grandson and myself have all taken Bull Elk with that load. In my opinion there is no better bullet on todays market as far as performance and accuracy. My rifle is the Sako Model 995 with a 4.5 X 14 Ziess Conquest. Hope this helps. Good shooting.

G'Day PHURLEY5,

Thank you for that data and your hunting expreience with it!
And yes I'm the same, I trust myself pretty much with most things but powder charges, isn't one of them!!!

A couple of mates of mine have 995 Sako's (.300 WM & .375 H&H), and they both SHOOT!
No need to elaborate on that, as we both know exactly what that means!!!

I'll print off your data an get into it, as soon as the dies arrive from Sinclairs Int'l.

Doh!
Homer