16 September 2013, 06:19
MopaneMike375 Ruger Woop's?
Today trying out a new load for my 375 Ruger Alaskan.
Speer 285gr.Grand Slam.
Varget-71.0
Case-Horn 1X fired
Pri.F215
O.A.L 3.300
Vel-2600fps
Air Temp.100deg.
Everything looked great, accurate. Re-adjusted the scope for zero. About 6 or 7th round on final sight-in (3 shot groups then cool down)
And Whooop's!!! Whoa.. Ruptured case at the web.
Now this isn't a max load..... Is it?? Faulty case??
Opinions needed..
16 September 2013, 07:10
ramrod340I'd call it a case issue. QL calls the pressure in the 57,000 range.
Headspace?
16 September 2013, 07:13
MJinesNo good answer for you, but I can share an alternative load. I have been shooting 300 grain Barnes TSX in front of 70 grains of RL15 and a F215M primer. Get one hole groups at 50 and 100 yards in my ugly Ruger Guide Gun. Velocity is right at 2400 fps.
16 September 2013, 07:39
RIPYep, moderate load.
Check the headspace on the rifle?