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Offline perklo

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Model 70 Classic in 300 WSM - 180 Gr. Loads??
« on: November 17, 2006, 02:00:25 AM »
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I bought a Model 70 Classic w/Timney trigger and bedded barrel.

I have only one option in-stock to roll a few test rounds with: I have some 180 SPBT Hornady Interlock's and a pound of 4350 powder.

Are those a good choice or do I need to buy another powder as a first choice. I only plan on shooting 180 grainers from this gun, although I may go to Barnes or Swift to develop an Elk load in the future.

I need to know a powder for 180 grain bullets that can push 2900 fps without compression and has good accuracy.

Thanks - perklo
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Re: Model 70 Classic in 300 WSM - 180 Gr. Loads??
« Reply #1 on: November 17, 2006, 06:22:22 AM »
4350 should work just fine.  RL 22 might be a little better! ;)
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Re: Model 70 Classic in 300 WSM - 180 Gr. Loads??
« Reply #2 on: November 17, 2006, 07:08:51 AM »
I take from reading a few online manuals that with 180 grain bullets, that a good start with 4350 is 61 grains and max is around 65 grains...

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Re: Model 70 Classic in 300 WSM - 180 Gr. Loads??
« Reply #3 on: January 06, 2007, 02:47:03 PM »
I get split necks with a max load of RL-22 (Sierra published load).
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