I'm about to switch from my Berger 175gr BT LRs to the 178gr BTHPs to save some money. I was thinking of using the same load (44gr varget, fed 210m, 2.810 COL) just wanted to see what others were getting though.
Hornady 178gr BTHP loads, what's everyone running?
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Re: Hornady 178gr BTHP loads, what's everyone running?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Rob01</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I am running 44grns in Hornady cases with 210 primers at .020" off lands.</div></div>
What are the specs on the gun you are shooting and velocity you are getting?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Rob01</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I am running 44grns in Hornady cases with 210 primers at .020" off lands.</div></div>
What are the specs on the gun you are shooting and velocity you are getting?
Re: Hornady 178gr BTHP loads, what's everyone running?
Nice going to try a couple loads of varget then.
Nice going to try a couple loads of varget then.
Re: Hornady 178gr BTHP loads, what's everyone running?
44 grns Varget, Hornady case, WLR primer, .010 off lands in 24" Obermeyer 1-11 gets right at 2700 fps.
44 grns Varget, Hornady case, WLR primer, .010 off lands in 24" Obermeyer 1-11 gets right at 2700 fps.
Re: Hornady 178gr BTHP loads, what's everyone running?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Bear24</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Rob01</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I am running 44grns in Hornady cases with 210 primers at .020" off lands.</div></div>
What are the specs on the gun you are shooting and velocity you are getting?</div></div>
24" 11 twist barrel was giving me 2730fps and when I had it shortened and added a brake for my can it went to 22" and 2710fps.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Bear24</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Rob01</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I am running 44grns in Hornady cases with 210 primers at .020" off lands.</div></div>
What are the specs on the gun you are shooting and velocity you are getting?</div></div>
24" 11 twist barrel was giving me 2730fps and when I had it shortened and added a brake for my can it went to 22" and 2710fps.
Re: Hornady 178gr BTHP loads, what's everyone running?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Rob01</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Bear24</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Rob01</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I am running 44grns in Hornady cases with 210 primers at .020" off lands.</div></div>
What are the specs on the gun you are shooting and velocity you are getting?</div></div>
24" 11 twist barrel was giving me 2730fps and when I had it shortened and added a brake for my can it went to 22" and 2710fps.</div></div>
Thanks, is that a compressed load?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Rob01</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Bear24</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Rob01</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I am running 44grns in Hornady cases with 210 primers at .020" off lands.</div></div>
What are the specs on the gun you are shooting and velocity you are getting?</div></div>
24" 11 twist barrel was giving me 2730fps and when I had it shortened and added a brake for my can it went to 22" and 2710fps.</div></div>
Thanks, is that a compressed load?
Re: Hornady 178gr BTHP loads, what's everyone running?
22" bartlein (Crusader) 47.9 power pro 2000 mr. Fgm210m, lapua brass. 20/1000 off lands. 2730 fps and a tack driver
22" bartlein (Crusader) 47.9 power pro 2000 mr. Fgm210m, lapua brass. 20/1000 off lands. 2730 fps and a tack driver
Re: Hornady 178gr BTHP loads, what's everyone running?
Are these sensitive to seating depth like VLDs? Since i'm shooting my factory 5R mine will be jumping. Less AICS mags allow me to seat them out, i'd likely have to load to single feed to get close to the lands.
Are these sensitive to seating depth like VLDs? Since i'm shooting my factory 5R mine will be jumping. Less AICS mags allow me to seat them out, i'd likely have to load to single feed to get close to the lands.
Re: Hornady 178gr BTHP loads, what's everyone running?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Blackops_2</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Are these sensitive to seating depth like VLDs? Since i'm shooting my factory 5R mine will be jumping. Less AW mags allow me to seat them out, i'd likely have to load to single feed to get close to the lands. </div></div>
No, no where near as picky as VLD's. I was getting 2570 in my 17.5" short barrel from 43.8 Varget loaded at 2.82. I would stick with mag length loads though, seems to be where they give the best results.
My buddy runs 44 Varget in his gas gun. It's a little hard on brass but is a freakin tack driver and getting great velocity. 44 grains in a bolt gun should be great, seems to be the go to load.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Blackops_2</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Are these sensitive to seating depth like VLDs? Since i'm shooting my factory 5R mine will be jumping. Less AW mags allow me to seat them out, i'd likely have to load to single feed to get close to the lands. </div></div>
No, no where near as picky as VLD's. I was getting 2570 in my 17.5" short barrel from 43.8 Varget loaded at 2.82. I would stick with mag length loads though, seems to be where they give the best results.
My buddy runs 44 Varget in his gas gun. It's a little hard on brass but is a freakin tack driver and getting great velocity. 44 grains in a bolt gun should be great, seems to be the go to load.
Re: Hornady 178gr BTHP loads, what's everyone running?
I use 178 BTHPs, 44gr Varget, CCI BR2 primers, 0.003" neck tension and 0.010" off the lands. ~ 2700-2710 FPS with a 24" 1/10 Krieger MTU with Badger FTE.
I use 178 BTHPs, 44gr Varget, CCI BR2 primers, 0.003" neck tension and 0.010" off the lands. ~ 2700-2710 FPS with a 24" 1/10 Krieger MTU with Badger FTE.
Re: Hornady 178gr BTHP loads, what's everyone running?
Shooting groups now. Shot what I had left of my 168gr hybrids jerking left and right. I suppose that's what I get for not shooting on a regular basis. Loaded 5rds each of the hornady 178s over 44-45.5gr of varget, 210m and COL at 2.865. After 15rds of the 168s I managed to calm down everything is looking great. 45 seems to be it right now which id be happy with. Meant to chrono but forgot it. Going post picks when I'm done. So far really liking these.
Shooting groups now. Shot what I had left of my 168gr hybrids jerking left and right. I suppose that's what I get for not shooting on a regular basis. Loaded 5rds each of the hornady 178s over 44-45.5gr of varget, 210m and COL at 2.865. After 15rds of the 168s I managed to calm down everything is looking great. 45 seems to be it right now which id be happy with. Meant to chrono but forgot it. Going post picks when I'm done. So far really liking these.
Re: Hornady 178gr BTHP loads, what's everyone running?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Blackops_2</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I'm about to switch from my Berger 175gr BT LRs to the 178gr BTHPs to save some money. I was thinking of using the same load (44gr varget, fed 210m, 2.810 COL) just wanted to see what others were getting though. </div></div>
I run 47.5grs 2000MR with that bullet, Win brass, CCIBR primers.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Blackops_2</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I'm about to switch from my Berger 175gr BT LRs to the 178gr BTHPs to save some money. I was thinking of using the same load (44gr varget, fed 210m, 2.810 COL) just wanted to see what others were getting though. </div></div>
I run 47.5grs 2000MR with that bullet, Win brass, CCIBR primers.
Re: Hornady 178gr BTHP loads, what's everyone running?
Very nice what's your velocity with 47.5 of MR2000?
Here are the results 45 and 45.5 where the best especially 45.5 which IIRC is around max load for varget for 175 weight class.
Very nice what's your velocity with 47.5 of MR2000?
Here are the results 45 and 45.5 where the best especially 45.5 which IIRC is around max load for varget for 175 weight class.
Re: Hornady 178gr BTHP loads, what's everyone running?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Blackops_2</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Very nice what's your velocity with 47.5 of MR2000?
Here are the results 45 and 45.5 where the best especially 45.5 which IIRC is around max load for varget for 175 weight class.
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About 2730 going from the trajectory figures Im getting.26" tube. CFE223 would be another great choice.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Blackops_2</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Very nice what's your velocity with 47.5 of MR2000?
Here are the results 45 and 45.5 where the best especially 45.5 which IIRC is around max load for varget for 175 weight class.
About 2730 going from the trajectory figures Im getting.26" tube. CFE223 would be another great choice.
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