Author Topic: 454 Reloading Barnes XPB (Read 1009 times)

WildBill · « **on:** January 17, 2003, 07:33:12 AM »

I was wanting to try some 250 XPB Barnes Bullets but I only have Hornady Loading Data. I have been using 2400 Powder could someone help me out with Minimum & Max loads for this Powder. These 250'S are actually longer than the 300 XTP Mag Hornady ,I have been Loading. Data Would be appreciated.

Geno · « **Reply #1 on:** January 17, 2003, 11:06:02 AM »

Wild Bill, check out Steve's page: http://stevespages.com/page8.htm I took a quick look, he lists 250 grain jacketed load using 2400 (24.5 to 28.4 grains) and a CCI-400 primer. check it out, might be what you're looking for.

MS Hitman · « **Reply #2 on:** January 17, 2003, 06:24:31 PM »

I would say start around 24.5 to 25.0 grains of 2400 and use a chronograph to keep your load under 1600 fps for sure and slower if the bullet construction will not hold up.

Jeff Vicars · « **Reply #3 on:** January 19, 2003, 09:48:30 AM »

The bullet construction will hold up to the fastest speed that can be obtained with a 454. 30.5 grains of H110 is about as much powder that can be compressed without causing problems (bullet jump) when the bullets are seated to the cannelure. I don't remember the speed, I can run some across a chronograph if you are interested.
A few years ago I took a "Texas heart shot" on a wounded Sika running away at 140 yards, the BPB entered at the base of the tail, traveled through about 5" of backbone and stopped under the hide of the brisket. The bullet was completely intact and had expanded to somewhere around 1.1". Pedals peeled back just like in the magazine ads.
I've shot several feral hogs with this same load, but have never recovered a bullet.