12-14-2012, 04:14 AM
After all my back and forth reading around here on this topic, I have decided to reload with the 123 Amax ( since it was designed for the Grendel chamber -as i understand it-, plus the 123 is in the right weight range for the twist rate in my 18" Satern Barrel - ); I have also decided to use the 8208 XBR powder, but be a bit conservative and just go 28 grains (instead of the 28.5 that many here have suggested ) because I have read here that you can go "over the edge" very quickly on XBR... so i will be on "the cautious side" and also be a bit kinder to my brass in the process. Speaking of brass, I will be using Lapua; I have seated my bullets to the "standard" 2.250 COAL. So, I will let you all know how it turns out. I already have reloaded 50 of these rounds this evening... Wish me luck: I am hoping this will become my "standard Grendel load" since i am inclined to find one thing that works fairly well, adopt it, and not change it anymore. Thanks fellas!!!
