11 March 2002, 13:31
fetchmax40g Barnes VLC Burners in .223
Any one have any load data and C.O.L. info using Varget, AA2460 or BLC-2 for these 40g Barnes burners. Friend gave me a few to try out and don't have the current manual. Would my 1 in 9" twist be too fast for them? Thanks
11 March 2002, 13:57
Ken ClineI have the new manual, but it doesn't list any of those powders for that bullet. I can give you the powders and charges that it lists if you would like. I have not heard anything negative from Barnes about using the VLC's in a fast twist barrel. I don't think they are "super explosive". I have fired Speer TNT's in a Mini-14, and they turn into a dust cloud the moment they leave the barrel. Overall length should be determined by your particular rifle.
11 March 2002, 14:07
fetchmaxThanks Ken. Ill take what info you do have on that bullet. Maybe I have some of the other powders listed also.
11 March 2002, 17:11
Ken ClineThe loads are:
XMR 2015 24.0-28.0 grains 3873
RL7 21.0-25.0 grains 3860
Benchmark 26.0-30.0 3856
H335 27.0-31.0 3923
IMR 4198 21.0-25.0 3923
X-Term 26.0-30.0 3833
VIT N120 20.0-24.0 3802
Charge weights are starting weights to maximum weights. Velocities are with max. load.