Pheroze
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The bad weather outside has me thinking about my load development. Actually, overthinking is probably more accurate.
I have loaded the 149gr ESP version for my 308 NM.
The reloading manuals I have checked allow for up to a compressed 76gr H4831 with a typical 150gr bullet at about 3250fps. However, these ESP Raptors are longer, so I suspect the powder will compress with a smaller load.
The bullet works by having petals break off. I am thinking I want to try an increase the velocity to make this process work better. But, I am also thinking that perhaps compressing the load too aggressively to gain an extra 200 fps may also not be worth it. Particularly as this load will be used in different climates in Northern Canada and (hopefully) Africa.
I will hunt deer, black bear and moose with this load domestically.
Any opinions would be appreciated, thanks.
I have loaded the 149gr ESP version for my 308 NM.
The reloading manuals I have checked allow for up to a compressed 76gr H4831 with a typical 150gr bullet at about 3250fps. However, these ESP Raptors are longer, so I suspect the powder will compress with a smaller load.
The bullet works by having petals break off. I am thinking I want to try an increase the velocity to make this process work better. But, I am also thinking that perhaps compressing the load too aggressively to gain an extra 200 fps may also not be worth it. Particularly as this load will be used in different climates in Northern Canada and (hopefully) Africa.
I will hunt deer, black bear and moose with this load domestically.
Any opinions would be appreciated, thanks.
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