...using:
43.4 grans RL-15
FC Brass trimmed to 2.008"
F210 Primer
175 smk seated to 2.810 (really 2.79" to 2.8135" OAL but same ogive setting on micrometer)
75 degrees F. Out of MY LAR-8 w/ 20" barrel, this load Matches 175 FGMM POI and is within 2 fps (actually hand load is 2 fps hotter; 10 round average each of FGMM and hand load). This is just my experience, not a recommendation, always start low and work up looking for pressure signs. I realize that I probably could have added this to any number of similar threads but I'm pumped to have jumped my first reloading hurdle. I finally understand what guys are saying when they say a good load development session puts them in a good mood all week.
I will add another clone load using LC brass once I get to it. Cheers,
Adam
43.4 grans RL-15
FC Brass trimmed to 2.008"
F210 Primer
175 smk seated to 2.810 (really 2.79" to 2.8135" OAL but same ogive setting on micrometer)
75 degrees F. Out of MY LAR-8 w/ 20" barrel, this load Matches 175 FGMM POI and is within 2 fps (actually hand load is 2 fps hotter; 10 round average each of FGMM and hand load). This is just my experience, not a recommendation, always start low and work up looking for pressure signs. I realize that I probably could have added this to any number of similar threads but I'm pumped to have jumped my first reloading hurdle. I finally understand what guys are saying when they say a good load development session puts them in a good mood all week.
I will add another clone load using LC brass once I get to it. Cheers,
Adam
