Shooters World Tactical loads for 90-100 grain bullets

[jasper2408]

I emailed Shooters World yesterday about getting some data on their Tactical powder for the 6.5 Grendel 90-100 grain bullets. I was contacted back by Ken Johnson this morning wanting to know which bullets I was interested in so they could do some testing. I told him the Hornady 100gr ELD-M, the Sierra 107 HPBT, and the Speer 90 HP TNT. I figure that the load range for one bullet would pretty well cover all of them. At least it would give me a place to start.

I remember someone on here asking about Tactical powder so I thought I would see if I could find out some loads as I am interested also. When I hear something back with data I will post it.

[Harpoon1]

I emailed Shooters World yesterday about getting some data on their Tactical powder for the 6.5 Grendel 90-100 grain bullets. I was contacted back by Ken Johnson this morning wanting to know which bullets I was interested in so they could do some testing. I told him the Hornady 100gr ELD-M, the Sierra 107 HPBT, and the Speer 90 HP TNT. I figure that the load range for one bullet would pretty well cover all of them. At least it would give me a place to start.

I remember someone on here asking about Tactical powder so I thought I would see if I could find out some loads as I am interested also. When I hear something back with data I will post it.

90 TNT
95 Vmax
100 Nosler BT
120 Gold Dots

I’ve emailed Shooters World multiple times and have never heard a word back from them. Very disappointing.

When you hear from him again, ask him where all the Buffalo Rifle reduced load data is, they said was forthcoming in 2019?

[jasper2408]

90 TNT
95 Vmax
100 Nosler BT
120 Gold Dots

I’ve emailed Shooters World multiple times and have never heard a word back from them. Very disappointing.

When you hear from him again, ask him where all the Buffalo Rifle reduced load data they said was coming in 2019 is?

I have always heard back from them when I had a question. Usually within 2-3 days. I was surprised that I got a response from Ken himself. I guess time will tell if they get me the data or not.

I just emailed them about the Buffalo Rifle data you talked about to see what they say. Will let you know when/if I hear back from them.

[Harpoon1]

I have always heard back from them when I had a question. Usually within 2-3 days. I was surprised that I got a response from Ken himself. I guess time will tell if they get me the data or not.

I just emailed them about the Buffalo Rifle data you talked about to see what they say. Will let you know when/if I hear back from them.

Jasper

Thanks very much for trying. I even signed on to Facebook, and posted there.........nothing, no response. IDK?

I’ve had decent results with the powder, just zero support from “Shooters World”. Frustrating.

[jasper2408]

Thanks very much for trying. I even signed on to Facebook, and posted there.........nothing, no response. IDK?

I’ve had decent results with the powder, just zero support from “Shooters World”. Frustrating.

Hopefully they will respond with some data.

[jasper2408]

I noticed that Shooters World has a new reloading manual posted on their site (8/31/20). I noticed it does have some new load data for Buffalo Rifle powder(not for the Grendel) and nothing for Tactical and the 6.5 Grendel in 90-100 grain bullets yet. Figured it might be a couple of months for the Tactical data.

https://shootersworldpowder.com/

[Harpoon1]

I noticed that Shooters World has a new reloading manual posted on their site (8/31/20). I noticed it does have some new load data for Buffalo Rifle powder(not for the Grendel) and nothing for Tactical and the 6.5 Grendel in 90-100 grain bullets yet. Figured it might be a couple of months for the Tactical data.

https://shootersworldpowder.com/

Thanks for the heads up.

Looking at the data, I’m glad I didn’t make any “assumptions”, holy cow! Looks the Buffalo Rifle is quite a different animal than H4895!

Need to wait on more approved data, don’t want to “blow my face off”! That’s a JRB reference, for those who didn't catch it!

[jasper2408]

Thanks for the heads up.

Looking at the data, I’m glad I didn’t make any “assumptions”, holy cow! Looks the Buffalo Rifle is quite a different animal than H4895!

Need to wait on more approved data, don’t want to “blow my face off”! That’s a JRB reference, for those who didn't catch it!

One of his "Holy Crap"s would work here too.

[Harpoon1]

One of his "Holy Crap"s would work here too.

Indubitably!

[jasper2408]

Yeah JRB has definitely influenced my language.

I never really paid much attention to Buffalo Rifle powder before and I didn't realize how fast a burning powder it is. I did notice that the original loads in their previous load manuals were for straight-walled rifle cases though.

I am guessing that the Tactical data will go from 22-23gr for the low and might go as high as 30-31gr but going to be safe and wait and see what they show.

[Harpoon1]

Yeah JRB has definitely influenced my language.

I never really paid much attention to Buffalo Rifle powder before and I didn't realize how fast a burning powder it is. I did notice that the original loads in their previous load manuals were for straight-walled rifle cases though.

I am guessing that the Tactical data will go from 22-23gr for the low and might go as high as 30-31gr but going to be safe and wait and see what they show.

According to their chart, you can use it in just about anything. I’m just looking for a alternative/backup to H4895/Trailboss for reduced loads. I’ve got enough info now with that 243 load in the new manual, I can start working down in bullet weight from there.

[jasper2408]

According to their chart, you can use it in just about anything. I’m just looking for a alternative/backup to H4895/Trailboss for reduced loads. I’ve got enough info now with that 243 load in the new manual, I can start working down in bullet weight from there.

Cool, glad you were able to get some useful info.