Norma 202

[Honkylips]

What’s the story with Norma 202. It seems to stay in stock while everything else vanishes

 

[Mr Tibbs]

What’s the story with Norma 202. It seems to stay in stock while everything else vanishes

Well maybe that’s the case in your area, haven’t seen any Norma powders here in the (757)
Saw some Vihtavuori N series a while back.

 

[5pins]

It's been in stock at Powder valley for some time now.

 

[D1gger]

This is one that I intend on trying soon. I would like to see how it works with 77gr SMK's

 

[FLIGHT762]

I believe Norma 202 is the powder that Alliant used to import under the "Reloader 12" brand. Norma 202 is in the 4895 speed range. I used Reloader 12 many years ago. I remember it being a good powder in the 308 Win.

I would use current Norma reloading data for it, not the old Reloader 12 data.

 

[Dennis22]

Bullet Sierra MK 77 gr Bullet weight 5.0 g / 77 gr B.C 0.372 C.O.L 57.4 mm / 2.260 # 9377 Gunpowder Charge Weight Velocity m/s Velocity fps Norma 202 Max 23.0 Min 21.8 850 802 2788 2631 ImperialMetric Case:Winchester Twist:1:12.000" Primer:Winchester SR, Small Rifle Barrel Length:24.000" Trim Length:1.750" Bullet Weight 77 GR. SIE HPBT Starting Load Maximum Loads Manufacturer Powder Bullet Diam. C.O.L Grs. Vel. (ft/s) Pressure Grs. Vel. (ft/s) Pressure Hodgdon Varget 0.224" 2.260" 21.0 2,528 42,700 CUP 23.7C 2,737 50,700 CUP

I ordered 5lb of the N202 ,it appears to be the same powder as Rl12 and this is Normas load data compared to hodgdon load data for the 77 gr SMK
Maybe best for a 308 but looks good in the 223
In this day Ill take what I can, I should be able to sell it it does not work out
They also have data for 60 grain bullets

Dennis

 

[RldrNewby]

I was also intrigued by this powder. I wanted to try it for 77gSMKs,and saw it was available at Powder Valley recently, but couldn’t find much info on it. Well... I rolled the dice, & tested it today. I feel like it has great potential, & I was pleased. My velocities were not impressive, but I’m also running a 16” 1:8 twist. It shot a couple dime sized groups at 100yds, and the SDs were all just below 10. Will attach pics. I feel I may can bump up my load another couple tenths, but I did get the slightest ejector wipe on one of the three pieces of brass at my highest charge weight of 22.8g. Disclaimer: As always please don’t copy anyone’s load, but start low & work up, as your method & results may vary.

 

[Hickswr]

I was also intrigued by this powder. I wanted to try it for 77gSMKs,and saw it was available at Powder Valley recently, but couldn’t find much info on it. Well... I rolled the dice, & tested it today. I feel like it has great potential, & I was pleased. My velocities were not impressive, but I’m also running a 16” 1:8 twist. It shot a couple dime sized groups at 100yds, and the SDs were all just below 10. Will attach pics. I feel I may can bump up my load another couple tenths, but I did get the slightest ejector wipe on one of the three pieces of brass at my highest charge weight of 22.8g. Disclaimer: As always please don’t copy anyone’s load, but start low & work up, as your method & results may vary.View attachment 7597046View attachment 7597047

Any update on this load or idea of temp stability?

 

[RldrNewby]

Any update on this load or idea of temp stability?

Haven’t played with it since. It was a little slower than I wanted, but hey, it shot pretty good, & with supplies difficult to find, it’ll go bang & will definitely work.

I need to get off my rear end, & try it with 69gSMks. Will update when I get around to it.