Author Topic: Anyone loading 150gr Barnes XLC's for the '06? (Read 389 times)

PJ · « **on:** April 18, 2003, 01:56:00 PM »

I'm going to try some XLC's in my '06.
Do any of you guy's have any loads for me?
IMR4350 is what I would like to use.

stratocaster · « **Reply #1 on:** April 20, 2003, 04:42:44 AM »

Yep, sure do. First, I would like to note that the barrel is a 15" with the muzzle tamer. This has MUCH less recoil that a standard 15" .243 I just sold. I get an honest 1" group or slightly less. I load 57.0g of H4350 (I know you said IMR, but I have a lot of the Hodgen 4350 and decided to use it) WLMR primers with the bullets seated .004 from the lands. The Barnes-X will foul the barrel quicker than say a Nosler or Hornady, but the penetration is outstanding. Should make a great boar round. I have shot a few deer with it but wasn't real pleased with the expansion. Good luck and let us know how this load shoots for you.

jamie · « **Reply #2 on:** April 20, 2003, 07:52:56 AM »

PJ, I haven't tried any handloads yet, but a friend of mine shot his -06 loads through my handgun and it shot an honest 1". I believe (that means look it up to make sure I am not giving you too hot a load) it was 55 grains of IMR 4350 and a 150 grn Sierra spitzer. Double check the powder charge as it has been about 6 months since this happened.

PJ · « **Reply #3 on:** April 20, 2003, 12:13:59 PM »

Thanks guys I tried out some loads today with the 150gr XLC 57grs and 58grs of IMR4350.Both shot right at 1" @ 100 Not bad this maybe my load for elk and bear this year.