140g SMK in Grendel

[dave102269]

I've got some 140g SMKs laying around and would like to shoot them in the Grendel. I understand the velocity will be lower than optimum, but would like to give them a try anyway. Can't find ANY load data for these bullets (although I suspect it is right here...). Has anybody tried them?

I have 8208, Varget, H335, and CFE as possible powders.

Thanks,
Dave

[cory]

Bwild had done some extensive work with them some time back. Search his post and you'll find a link to an excel sheet with all the data you're looking for here.

I've done some work with the 140gr SST and Nosler BTip. The 8208 was to fast burning of a powder. I'm still working with CFE 223, it gives decent velocities for the size. I'd really like to try some N540.