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Lapua 108 grain question? - DIANEB - 03-11-2022
I went to a gun show last weekend and picked up 2 boxes of 108 grain Lapua bullets for $25 each...
I looked everywhere and can't find any load data for this bullet...
I was wondering if anyone here knows of a good starting load?
Lapua 108 grain question? - biodsl - 03-11-2022
Just a little here at the Alexander Arms website
https://www.alexanderarms.com/images/pdfs/grendel_reloading-2018.pdf
Lapua 108 grain question? - DIANEB - 03-11-2022
biodsl Wrote:Just a little here at the Alexander Arms website
https://www.alexanderarms.com/images/pdfs/grendel_reloading-2018.pdf
Thank you...
Lapua 108 grain question? - Old Bob - 03-11-2022
Screenshot from the VV manual for Lapua 108gn Scenar in 6.5 Grendel...
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Lapua 108 grain question? - LR1955 - 03-11-2022
DIANEB Wrote:I went to a gun show last weekend and picked up 2 boxes of 108 grain Lapua bullets for $25 each...
I looked everywhere and can't find any load data for this bullet...
I was wondering if anyone here knows of a good starting load?
DB:
You will note with the AA load data that the loads for the 108 Lapua and 107 Sierra are identical.
You are very safe to go with 107 Sierra loads since you may have problems finding loads for the Lapua that uses powders that are less than the current price of gold.
Consider yourself fortunate you got them at that price. They and the 123 Lapua are about the best you will find for the Grendel.
Just note that you may find the seating depth between the Sierra and Lapua to differ so don't sweat it if it happens.
LR-55
Lapua 108 grain question? - DIANEB - 03-11-2022
Old Bob Wrote:Screenshot from the VV manual for Lapua 108gn Scenar in 6.5 Grendel...
[ATTACH=CONFIG]18725[/ATTACH]
Thank you...
Lapua 108 grain question? - DIANEB - 03-11-2022
LR1955 Wrote:DB:
You will note with the AA load data that the loads for the 108 Lapua and 107 Sierra are identical.
You are very safe to go with 107 Sierra loads since you may have problems finding loads for the Lapua that uses powders that are less than the current price of gold.
Consider yourself fortunate you got them at that price. They and the 123 Lapua are about the best you will find for the Grendel.
Just note that you may find the seating depth between the Sierra and Lapua to differ so don't sweat it if it happens.
LR-55
Thank you...
Lapua 108 grain question? - Javman - 03-14-2022
31gr PPV 108 Scenar, 2739fps, SD 4
Lapua 108 grain question? - DIANEB - 03-14-2022
Javman Wrote:31gr PPV 108 Scenar, 2739fps, SD 4
Thanks...That would be power pro varmint right? What's the COL?
Lapua 108 grain question? - DIANEB - 03-14-2022
Do you think Benchmark or A2520 powders will work?
Lapua 108 grain question? - StoneHendge - 03-14-2022
DIANEB Wrote:Do you think Benchmark or A2520 powders will work?
Benchmark should work.
Disclaimer: I'm a Benchmark Fanboi.
Lapua 108 grain question? - DIANEB - 03-14-2022
StoneHendge Wrote:Benchmark should work.Same here, Benchmark is my #1 go to powder...I was lucky enough to score 4 lbs last week and 3 lbs of Accurate 2520...
Disclaimer: I'm a Benchmark Fanboi.
Lapua 108 grain question? - Javman - 03-15-2022
DIANEB Wrote:Thanks...That would be power pro varmint right? What's the COL?
Yes Power Pro Varmint and I'm running right at 2.30" base to tip, use a windowed mag. I'll shorten up a few 2.26 and see what effect it has on speed and accuracy hopefully on Wednesday. I just happened to load them at 2.30" and went with it when I was doing a ladder test. I also loaded the 107 TMKs with same load and length and had the same POI. I'll keep you posted.
Lapua 108 grain question? - DIANEB - 03-15-2022
Javman Wrote:Yes Power Pro Varmint and I'm running right at 2.30" base to tip, use a windowed mag. I'll shorten up a few 2.26 and see what effect it has on speed and accuracy hopefully on Wednesday. I just happened to load them at 2.30" and went with it when I was doing a ladder test. I also loaded the 107 TMKs with same load and length and had the same POI. I'll keep you posted.
Thanks...The 108s are the same length as 130 ELDs so I went with a COL of 2.245...
Lapua 108 grain question? - Happy2Shoot - 03-15-2022
108gr Lapua HPBT
Case: Hornady case (new)
Primer: FGMM AR SR
Powder: IMR XBR 8208 28.8 grains.
COAL 2.260
Lapua 108 grain question? - DIANEB - 03-15-2022
Happy2Shoot Wrote:108gr Lapua HPBT
Case: Hornady case (new)
Primer: FGMM AR SR
Powder: IMR XBR 8208 28.8 grains.
COAL 2.260
Thanks, I'll try it as soon as I find some 8208...
Lapua 108 grain question? - Javman - 03-16-2022
Javman Wrote:Yes Power Pro Varmint and I'm running right at 2.30" base to tip, use a windowed mag. I'll shorten up a few 2.26 and see what effect it has on speed and accuracy hopefully on Wednesday. I just happened to load them at 2.30" and went with it when I was doing a ladder test. I also loaded the 107 TMKs with same load and length and had the same POI. I'll keep you posted.
So seated them at 2.26 and got 2738 fps, sd 10.8 didn't affect grouping and functioned well from mag.