ORIGINAL: mossy33oak
ok, loading up a new batch of 25-06's tonite and since I have no real data in my manual for Accubonds I had to get some data off of reloadersnest. Well, as as I approached max load I looked down in the casing and noticed that the powder was just starting to creep up into the neck at 57 gr of IMR 7828. Now I didnt hear crunching when I seated the bullet, but there is no rattling sound when I shake it. What is a true definition of compressed???
If you are using a 120gr bullet, you are compressing the load. The current IMR data shows the max load at 55gr=3105'/sec. They have no approved compressed loads. You are in between a rock and a hard place IMO. In order to keep the pressure down, you are going to have to seat the bullet at least 50 thou off the lands which will further compress the load. Quite frankly, I feel you are on thin ice here and would recommend the 55gr load. I would guess this load would also be far more accurate, 100% safe and the deer certainly will not know the difference.....dead is dead. If you need the speed convert it to an Ackley and go for it. Good luck and regards, Rick.