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09-05-2022, 02:24 AM
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Jmccracken Wrote:Ive got 9-10lbs of 8208 that I use for my 223/308 and thats what Ive used in the past on my grendels. I have a 16" ruger ranch coming and will be running 123gr most likely and thought about loading some 129SP for hunting....
Should I be ok with my 8208 or is there a better powder? My local shop has cfe223 and leverlution... would either of those be btter than the 8208?
thanks!
If you are conservative or at least not chasing top velocities, 8208 will work OK with the 123 grain offerings at least. Be aware pressure changes quickly with this propellant as upper end loads are aproched.
My preference with the 129 grain projectiles was Leverevolution. To qualify my LVR preferences, this was with flat base Hornady 129 grain SP & Nosler 125 grain partition bullets. Not saying this will or will not work with other projectiles, though with these projectiles I'm my 22" barrel CZ527 the velocity achieved were well above any other propellant avaiable to the public. The following thread may prove to be of interest.
https://www.65grendel.com/forum/showthre...ght=Nimrod Take note of low SD's experienced.
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09-05-2022, 02:34 AM
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Serenitynow Wrote:Ok. Thanks for all of your info tho.
I am going to get a pound of A2520 due to your recommendations for several different bullet weights. It sounds like a good overall performing powder for Grendel.
I've had very good groups with the 95 grain V-Max and 29.5 grains of A2520 and 28.7 grains of Benchmark and 27.8 grains of IMR 3031...All groups with these loads were .5 to .75 inches...
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DIANEB Wrote:I've had very good groups with the 95 grain V-Max and 29.5 grains of A2520 and 28.7 grains of Benchmark and 27.8 grains of IMR 3031...All groups with these loads were .5 to .75 inches...
Sweet
I already have 100 95gr V-Max bullets also.
Thanks again
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Good Shootin'
Speed is Fine, Accuracy is final....but accurate hits at extremely high speed is final much faster.
I don't think you understand, these boys killed my dog!
Taking the gun off safe increases the velocity by 100%
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DIANEB Wrote:I've had very good groups with the 95 grain V-Max and 29.5 grains of A2520 and 28.7 grains of Benchmark and 27.8 grains of IMR 3031...All groups with these loads were .5 to .75 inches...
https://www.65grendel.com/forum/showthre...m-Thursday
