The now published new rifle and pistol reloading data is expanding and. You can see that all of the powder is not burned up until the bullet has traveled 1617. I load with 460 rowland published load and then a little more. Shooting sports usa 6 key tenets of service rifle handloading. Do not use in a cartridge where h4895 is not shown. Modeled after the legendary xtp bullet design, hap bullets are further refined into the perfect competition projectile. Some people have submitted incomplete data, so here are a few guidelines. The loads described in this guide were generated in the ballistics lab at western powders, inc in accordance with saami shooting arms and ammunition institute guidelines.
Ideally it should be a room dedicated to the hobby. Please note that the data we offer on our website, in our newest reloading guide and in the vihtavuori reload app is all the official and safe load data we have available, and. This guide is not intended to be a reloading textbook, but rather a list of recommended loads for ramshot powders. All accurate 1680 accurate 2200 accurate 2230 accurate 4100 accurate 5744 accurate lt30 accurate lt32 ramshot enforcer ramshot xterminator. While xtp bullets use serrations to aid in controlled expansion and terminal performance, we have eliminated these from hap. This information and data may vary considerably depending on many factors, including the components used, component assembly, the type of firearm used, reloading techniques, safety precautions practiced, etc.
A press exerts quite a lot of force on the bench, which must be stable enough not to break or bounce as it is used. Our line includes rifle, handgun, and shotshell powders all of which are doublebased, sphericalshaped, smokeless powders. Gain the competitive edge with hornady hap hornady action pistol bullets. With our load data you can search by caliber, bullet weight, powder, powder manufacturer or a combination of all four. Reloading guide for centre fire ammunition was created as manual for reloading of lovex. Western powders has released its new, updated load manual covering accurate and ramshot powders. This printed resource guide includes the most current handgun and rifle load data for accurate and ramshot powders. For a complete list of powder burn rates, see the chart on page. I have a question for the more experienced here on this forum. I plan to work on the upperlower end loads a little and then work on loads for 69 gr. Lyman load data books cover all popular brands of powder. Imr powder charge grains velocity ftsec chamber press cup hiskor 700x 4. Sufficiently large to vent the gaseous products of combustion satisfactorily which would result if the quantity of smokeless powder within the enclosure accidentally ignited. Find the h4895 load in the reloading data center for your caliber and bullet.
Traditional patched round ball rifle loads for the popular. In addition to the hornady manual, the march 1986 american rifleman magazine, one of the nras magazines, has a wonderful article by john r. Its is a doublebase spherical powder with excellent metering qualities that meets the performance expectations of serious magnum handgun shooters. Ramshot just click on the load guide link under load data on the sidebar to bring up the pdf. Vihtavuori offers reloading data for nearly a hundred different handgun and rifle calibers, with numerous bullet options for all kinds of shooting disciplines and needs.
Updated load manual for accurate and ramshot powders. To maximize performance, the ballistics experts at western powders, inc. Winchester smokeless propellants legendary powders. Ramshot wild boar bullet weight grains bullet make bullet type start load grains start load velocity fps max load grains max load velocity fps max pressure psi col inch 25 hdy hp 20. I guess that will always mean the load is a little weak though, eh. Now lymans load data is available by caliber or category in handy books.
Reloading before attempting to reload any cartridge. Incorrectly reloaded cartridges can result in damage and. Youll find uptodate load data for these and other accurate, ramshot, and blackhorn propellants in the new western powders reloading guide edition 5. Compare the data on these sites to published manuals to be certain you have a safe recipe. Vihtavuori offers reloading data for nearly a hundred different handgun and rifle calibers, with numerous bullet options for all kinds of shooting disciplines and. The loads described in this guide were generated at the ballistics test facilities of western powders, inc. Its the winchester 231 equivalent specially enhanced to eliminate copper fouling as you shoot. For example you can take a 3006 ammunition and load it to 3030 velocities without much problem. Your comprehensive reference for shooting information. The propellants listed are all compatible in burn speed with the gas system of the m1 garand. Publisher cannot accept responsibility for errors in published load data. Ive read that silhouette is the exact same powder as the discontinued winchester action pistol wap, just with different packaging. Ramshot xterminator is also a great powder for a many applications. What was once a novelty in the precision rifle world has grown increasingly common.
Even with a compressed load you are unlikely to generate dangerous pressures. Most accurate out of my 16 colt was the lightest 22. So ive done a search, and ive found a little information about working up a loading for 45acp with this discontinued powder, but not much. M1 garand reloading book or data source shooters forum. A reloading place n a good reloading space should be free of distractions, well lit, dry and warm enough to be comfortable. You can play with it and change powders, loads etc. Hornady 147 eldmatch and h4350 suppressors are here to stay. New winchester 572 powder lets you copy our famed aa 28gauge factory load with machinelike consistency. But yes a 53gr bullet is close enough to use that data as a start point. That being said always start on the low side and work up. The load may be adjusted up from there to achieve the desired velocity and accuracy. Dec 27, 2005 this is a sample chart of a mild load in 264 win mag.
Magnum is the ultimate high performance magnum rifle powder. If you would like to submit a story related to shooting, hunting, or handloading, we would like to read it. Take the maximum h4895 charge listed and multiply by 60%. Handgun loading reloading information 9mm, 38 caliber, 10mm, 41 caliber, 44 caliber, 45 caliber by nosler inc. Imr red is one of a new imr family of powders that have comparable burn speeds to competitor powders. The information displayed on this site, including ballistic data, was derived from tightly controlled laboratory conditions.
All technical data in this publication, especially for handloading, reflect the limited experience of individuals using specific tools, products, equipment and components under specific conditions and circumstances not necessarily reported in the article and over which the national rifle association nra has no control. To view this reloading guide in a pdf format, click the red button below. At 25 yards it was no more accurate than the pistol, and it was tedious to extract, reload the insert adapter and manually load it into the chamber each time. It delivers the same cleanburning consistency and lowflash characteristics, while prolonging the full accuracy of you and your firearm. Shotshell reloading data pdf load data from this guide, stop loading or testing at once. Velocity, energy, time of flight, deflection, drop, moa adjustment from 50 yards out to yards. Ramshot offers a full range of smokeless powders that consistently meet the high standards of all shooting enthusiasts from the serious competition marksman to the recreational shooter. Reload buddy utilizes variables from your particular firearm and load combination to calculate key ballistics data i. Molyed bullet powder charges in comparison to nekkid ones may run a little heavier to achieve the same velocity.
Nov 21, 2019 the data for the 168 sierra duplicates the performance of the m852 competitive cartridge. If you have a favorite load that is not here or listed incompletely, please email it to me. This new imr family uses new, modern technology to ensure the product is green, burns clean and, in most cases, results in more energy from each grain of powder. Nra high power service rifle loads accurate smokeless. May 11, 2016 five ways i make reduced ammunition loads.
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