Load for Sierra 69 gr. HPBT Match Bullet?

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[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Load for Sierra 69 gr. HPBT Match Bullet?

Posted: 8/6/2015 12:59:21 AM EDT

I realized tonight I have 500 of these, moly coated. Any suggestions for a load? They'll mostly be used for keeping coyotes away from the house and chicken pens although I might use the load for our local HP match which is the reduced course.
Available powders are: WC846 (my preference since I have the most of it), Re-15, Varget, both 4895's, W-748, IMR4320 and 3031. Might be open to buying a can or two of something new if it works really well.

Thanks!

Posted: 8/6/2015 1:07:38 AM EDT

[#1]

Something between 24 and 25.5 gr of Varget should work. Start at 24 and work up to find the load that works for you.

Posted: 8/6/2015 3:54:44 AM EDT

[#2]

A 2010 post from borderpatrol:

25.0 grains of WW-748

24.0 grains of H4895

24.5 grains of Varget

24.5 grains of RE-15

24.5 grains of VihtaVuori N-140

24.0 grains of AA-2460

If you have a chronograph look for velocities between 2700 fps and
2800 fps with any of these powders and you should be able to find a
decent load. I'm assuming you have a 20" barrel when I quoted those
velocities. Shorter barrels are up to 200 fps slower (16").

For the record, I'm using 24.5 grains of Varget, Winchester brass and Remington 7.5 primers. OAL is 2.250"

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I tried the 69s with 24gr H4895, and though I didn't have a good day, that load was still Master, possibly High Master, score capable.

Posted: 8/6/2015 6:02:28 AM EDT

[#3]

I load the 69 gr. SMK with 25.3 grains of Varget with pretty good results. I haven't had a chance to chrono the load, but out of my 18" SPR, I pretty consistently shoot 5 round 100yard groups of about .75-.8 inches.

Posted: 8/6/2015 6:52:47 PM EDT

[#4]

I am using the Nosler 69 under 24 grains of H4895 and they shoot better than I can hold

Posted: 8/20/2015 10:35:12 AM EDT

[#5]

25.0 of W-748 was a very accurate load for me when I shot it.

Posted: 8/22/2015 10:29:13 PM EDT

[#6]

I used to shoot 69's with 24.8 grs. RL-15 out of an 8 twist barrel. That load would absolutely hammer.

[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Load for Sierra 69 gr. HPBT Match Bullet?

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