8.6 Blk reloading info

[45-90]

I’m doing 12.5in 1/6.5 twist on a ARC CDG action with a cone breech so I can use AW mags.
Primary loads will be the 350 REX but kinda looking for a cheap-ish ballistic equivalent for 300-400 long range subsonic steel shooting.
Won’t be super high volume shooting unless I can find a powder as good as N32c for consistent long range subs.
Will be using LRP with Alpha brass. Most likely Fed 210m

There are not too many cheap 338 bullets.
The 272 gr was cheap, but I just use them for plinking, along with Speer 338 bullets.
The 250 gr Game king BT may provide similar ballistics but less weight for ringing steel... it was fairly accurate...and a bit cheaper.
For lead casting I'd go with 315 gr NOE, its designed for subs with high tech coatings, I have not used them in the 8.6 but this one is designed for the Spectre 6.5 twist.
I personally use 300 gr SMK or 300 Berger for any long range shooting, each has a different powder preference in my 6.5 Twist barrel. Try to find free shipping days, and discounts to help lower your shooting costs.
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[st1650]

There are not too many cheap 338 bullets.
The 272 gr was cheap, but I just use them for plinking, along with Speer 338 bullets.
The 250 gr Game king BT may provide similar ballistics but less weight for ringing steel... it was fairly accurate...and a bit cheaper.
For lead casting I'd go with 315 gr NOE, its designed for subs with high tech coatings, I have not used them in the 8.6 but this one is designed for the Spectre 6.5 twist.
I personally use 300 gr SMK or 300 Berger for any long range shooting, each has a different powder preference in my 6.5 Twist barrel. Try to find free shipping days, and discounts to help lower your shooting costs.
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I've located some cheap-ish 300 Lapua Scenar locally, so that'll do for now ... I always want to maximize the case capacity so the longer, the better.
250Gr would probably work really well with Trailboss but I'm getting low on stock and I'm not sure if they've re-started producing it yet.
Seems like Hornady won't release the 307 SubX as a bullet component this year.