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Old 11-28-2017, 06:41 PM
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Default 325 WSM actual factory velosity

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I was playing a bit with my Winchester 70 Coyote and 220 gr Sierra GK and
used IMR 4350 ,4451,Ramshot Big Game and could only get 2750 f.s with a good accuracy. Past 2800f.s signs of high pressure were showing up
Could anyone here get 2840 f.s with 220 gr bullet out of 24 inch barrel?
This is what Winchester I believe claims for 220gr factory load and what powder did you use?
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Old 11-28-2017, 07:43 PM
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Give H4350 a try. Its been awhile but I believe I was closer to the 2800 mark with it. Failing that N550 maybe the answer I seem to be able to use that powder in H4350's place and push things a little quicker in other rounds.
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Old 11-28-2017, 08:00 PM
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I got the best speed with RL19 with 200gr, should be near the top speeds for the 220 as well. The most consistency I had was h4831 - roughly 2900 and consistent groups.
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Old 11-30-2017, 05:35 PM
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Give H4350 a try. Its been awhile but I believe I was closer to the 2800 mark with it. Failing that N550 maybe the answer I seem to be able to use that powder in H4350's place and push things a little quicker in other rounds.
I have half pound of N550 left on my shelf but don't see in Vihtavuory manual any loads for 325 wsm.Any idea where to start?


Hodgdon manual shows 2638 f.s as a max load with h4831 LongBomber, a bit slower then I wanted .

Thank you guys for reply !

I am still wondering how the hell they could get 2840 f.s in a standard factory ammo and not a single reloading manual gives that velocity..

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Old 11-30-2017, 05:57 PM
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I am still wondering how the hell they could get 2840 f.s in a standard factory ammo and not a single reloading manual gives that velocity..

Double base powder that is Not Available to hand loaders.
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Old 11-30-2017, 06:12 PM
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Double base powder that is Not Available to hand loaders.
That kind of sucks
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Old 12-01-2017, 08:09 AM
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Check the Sierra loading manual. I think trying to get a 220gr doing the speed you are looking for is going to be pretty tough though.
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