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bossmoss 11-03-2009 07:14 AM

Help me pick a starting load point
 
I have A TC endover & I'm not going to get the range time I would like before deer season so I'm hopeing you can save me some time. I have FFG lose powder win 209 primers and fuson primers and will be shotting 250r shockwave easy glide buletts. What sems to work in most guns you have tested. 90-100-110?

Big Z 11-03-2009 07:25 AM

I shoot 250gr shockwaves with 130gr pyrodex RS (ffg equivalent) in my Omega. Easily keeps them inside 1.5". But if I were starting out from scratch, I'd shoot 2 shot groups on a cold bbl, going up in 10 grain increments starting with at least 90gr ('modern' bullet--need a little more speed to open up). You should find a charge that's a little better than the others.

The do-all charge for me seems to be 120gr Pyrodex RS. I've used it in 3 different rifles, including 2 omegas and 1 remington genesis, with the 250gr shockwave and they all shot well at that level.

Frank in the Laurel 11-03-2009 07:36 AM

3----50 grain pellets of 777...federal fusion primers and the 250 grain SHOCKWAVES......If that won't work, sell it....

Underclocked 11-03-2009 08:15 AM

bossmoss, FFg WHUT? ;)

I think you have it nailed. Start at 90 and fire three shots for group. Up the charge 5 or 10 grains at a time, firing a 3 shot group at each charge level. When you achieve the performance and accuracy desired - stop. :)

bossmoss 11-03-2009 10:38 AM

sorry Triple 7 ffg lose powder is what I'll be useing.

lemoyne 11-03-2009 02:04 PM

The most common good shooting load for that combination is 110gr. Start there and go in both directions if not satisfied. Usually 110 or 115 will group around an 1 if the sabot bullet to barrel fit is right. Lee

SWThomas 11-03-2009 03:38 PM

My Endeavor likes 120g of BH209. I haven't tried any other powder so I can't intellegently comment about 777. But I would go with lemoyne's analysis. 110g is a great load for that rifle and bullet combo.


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