03-09-2020, 03:52 PM
I've not seen a lot of data or usage of H322 with those bullet wts, Benchmark yes some. What about 8208Xbr, or AR comp?
For up to 100 yds the 6.5 bullets should have plenty of knockdown for deer. Even with my 16" I'm getting 1250 ft-lb at 100 yds, and this is for a 100 gr Nosler BT. Starting MV is around 2425 for 120 class and 2600 for 100 class pills. For the 123 Sst, starting 2425, at 100 yds it's still 2270 ft/s and 1400 ft-lb energy. This one is good out to 250 yds.
I'm using my 16" as comparison b/c for 18" usually higher MV but using other, slower-MV powders should still be comparable.
If there is 8208Xbr or Ar comp, they have a bit of temp stability, but even with ball powders like H335, would it make that much difference unless you have some sub-zero temps? Might be some loss but still potent at 100 yds.
Powder shortages are b/c they are usually batch-run vice continually cranked out, so at times some versions can get scarce. When I buy I try to get 2-3# of same lot # at a time, for my favorites. Some guys will do the 4-8 lb jugs.
For up to 100 yds the 6.5 bullets should have plenty of knockdown for deer. Even with my 16" I'm getting 1250 ft-lb at 100 yds, and this is for a 100 gr Nosler BT. Starting MV is around 2425 for 120 class and 2600 for 100 class pills. For the 123 Sst, starting 2425, at 100 yds it's still 2270 ft/s and 1400 ft-lb energy. This one is good out to 250 yds.
I'm using my 16" as comparison b/c for 18" usually higher MV but using other, slower-MV powders should still be comparable.
If there is 8208Xbr or Ar comp, they have a bit of temp stability, but even with ball powders like H335, would it make that much difference unless you have some sub-zero temps? Might be some loss but still potent at 100 yds.
Powder shortages are b/c they are usually batch-run vice continually cranked out, so at times some versions can get scarce. When I buy I try to get 2-3# of same lot # at a time, for my favorites. Some guys will do the 4-8 lb jugs.
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