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1/23/2016 12:49:27 AM EDT
Grabbed a # today to try out. I know this is a pretty fast burning powder and might like lighter bullets better but I want to try them with 55gr SP's

The little data I could find shows a 20.0-23.0gr range.

Looking for any success stories.

On a side note, also got a # of RE 10X, lots of published data for this. Hoping for some great accuracy for varmint rds, we'll see how it compares to my favorite but getting hard to find locally XBR 8208.
1/23/2016 1:06:05 AM EDT
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Grabbed a # today to try out. I know this is a pretty fast burning powder and might like lighter bullets better but I want to try them with 55gr SP's

The little data I could find shows a 20.0-23.0gr range.

Looking for any success stories.

On a side note, also got a # of RE 10X, lots of published data for this. Hoping for some great accuracy for varmint rds, we'll see how it compares to my favorite but getting hard to find locally XBR 8208.
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21.5 grs rocks a 52-55 gr bullet with a wolf or rem 7.5 primer. Sierra accuracy load for AR15s
1/23/2016 3:53:55 PM EDT
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Well RE7 was a bust, low range charges wouldn't cycle and max charges missed a few too. Oh well now I know.

Some real hope for RE10x though, best 5 shot group was 3/4" @ 100yds using Hornady SP's. Worked up a single charge weight on V-max, just too see where they landed, it did pretty good and I'll develop that load further.

One concerning event was I took 20rds of 55gr v-max to warm up the barrel, which when I developed the load was a sub moa load. Today they really opened up, moa or more. Maybe it was just me and the 20* weather and not taking the time I should have to really focus on the target.

Try them again once the weather warms up.
1/25/2016 12:51:52 AM EDT
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Interesting, they have worked in at least 5 ARs I've run them through, carbine, mid-length, and rifle. Even My WOA Match upper with the extra long gas tube will function with them.

What is your set up?
1/25/2016 9:19:00 PM EDT
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Interesting, they have worked in at least 5 ARs I've run them through, carbine, mid-length, and rifle. Even My WOA Match upper with the extra long gas tube will function with them.

What is your set up?
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20" barrel, rifle length gas, 1/9 twist
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