I just got some Barnes TSX 70 grain. I was planning on loading them in 5.56 nato to shoot medium game, like deer. . . . anyway, I finally got to loading them. Barnes has load data for 5.56 nato.
For H335, min 21.0 grain, max 23.0 grains with COAL of 2.250"
I picked 4 fairly random powder measurements from 21.5 to 22.9 grains and loaded up a few of each. I want as much velocity as I can get, as these are for hunting.
I've never really been quite so close to maximum loads before. Any advice?
I measure each charge individually on a fairly new beam scale, and I was very careful with the OAL. I started to give a light crimp (i've been putting a light factory crimp in the plinking 5.56 I've been loading) to a couple, then decided not to.
BTW, these bullets are friggin huge. Too bad buck season is over, but I might get a chance to kill a doe or pig this weekend. I've got LC brass which are on their third loading.
Thanks.
For H335, min 21.0 grain, max 23.0 grains with COAL of 2.250"
I picked 4 fairly random powder measurements from 21.5 to 22.9 grains and loaded up a few of each. I want as much velocity as I can get, as these are for hunting.
I've never really been quite so close to maximum loads before. Any advice?
I measure each charge individually on a fairly new beam scale, and I was very careful with the OAL. I started to give a light crimp (i've been putting a light factory crimp in the plinking 5.56 I've been loading) to a couple, then decided not to.
BTW, these bullets are friggin huge. Too bad buck season is over, but I might get a chance to kill a doe or pig this weekend. I've got LC brass which are on their third loading.
Thanks.