6.5 Grendel.
Let me say right off - I'm the first to buy any powder that's right for the job. In today's world, however, that's just not possible.
I've read many, many posts that the IMR 8208 XBR is the right powder for the 95 VMAX and 107 SMK and I can confirm that as well. I've not been able to beat it and I'm 100% satisfied. However, my supply is getting low and my suppliers are telling me it could be many, many months before I ever see more. I even use it for an incredible 5.56 77SMK load - best 5.56 load I've ever developed. I've got it backordered.
I want decent velocity and very good accuracy. My loads are all under 1 MOA (on a good day I can do about 1/2 from sand bags) and hoover around 2,700 FPS in 20". I use a number of rifles and barrels - all suppressed.
What are your actual experiences with velocity and accuracy with other powders with the 107 SMK and /or 95 VMAX? Awhile ago I experimented with Accurate 2520 and 2200 on the 95 VMAX. My notes are not that great so I don't have too much detail - other than they were ok but not as good as 8208.
I have many powders on hand but the only ones I have at least a 8 lb jug of are CFE 223, Varget, BLC2, Accurate 2200, Vit N540 and some not appropriate for this cartridge.
Let me say right off - I'm the first to buy any powder that's right for the job. In today's world, however, that's just not possible.
I've read many, many posts that the IMR 8208 XBR is the right powder for the 95 VMAX and 107 SMK and I can confirm that as well. I've not been able to beat it and I'm 100% satisfied. However, my supply is getting low and my suppliers are telling me it could be many, many months before I ever see more. I even use it for an incredible 5.56 77SMK load - best 5.56 load I've ever developed. I've got it backordered.
I want decent velocity and very good accuracy. My loads are all under 1 MOA (on a good day I can do about 1/2 from sand bags) and hoover around 2,700 FPS in 20". I use a number of rifles and barrels - all suppressed.
What are your actual experiences with velocity and accuracy with other powders with the 107 SMK and /or 95 VMAX? Awhile ago I experimented with Accurate 2520 and 2200 on the 95 VMAX. My notes are not that great so I don't have too much detail - other than they were ok but not as good as 8208.
I have many powders on hand but the only ones I have at least a 8 lb jug of are CFE 223, Varget, BLC2, Accurate 2200, Vit N540 and some not appropriate for this cartridge.
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