« previous next »
Pages: [1]   Go Down

Author Topic: 240 gr xtp Mag 454 loads  (Read 849 times)

0 Members and 1 Guest are viewing this topic.

Offline Hub

  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Posts: 3
240 gr xtp Mag 454 loads
« on: April 26, 2003, 08:06:29 AM »
Lookin to get 1800 fps with a srh 7 1/2 in barrel. Using 296 win powder. Anyone have any experience with this combo?
                                           Thanks Hub
Logged

Offline Varmint Hunter

  • Trade Count: (0)
  • A Real Regular
  • ****
  • Posts: 665
240 gr xtp Mag 454 loads
« Reply #1 on: April 26, 2003, 09:58:28 AM »
According to Hornady, 36.7gr W296 will put you right on the money @ 1,800 ft/sec.
Zoooooooooom :grin:
VH
Logged

Offline 1badmagnum

  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Member
  • *
  • Posts: 89
    • http://pub64.ezboard.com/fthedeserteaglefrm1
240 gr xtp Mag 454 loads
« Reply #2 on: April 28, 2003, 12:48:10 AM »
I'm shooting 230 grain fmj in my 454 for plinking.
I'm using 32 grains of wc820(h110)
w296 and h110 use approximately the same data,and I believe they are actually the same powders just repackaged.
most data for 454 uses bullets closer to 300 grains,but 45 acp 230 grain fmj are fantastic for plinking.
I grab mine from jeff at gibrass for $60 per thousand,only a few cents more than most cheaper cast bullets.
Logged

Offline jaycocreek

  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Avid Poster
  • **
  • Posts: 152
240 gr xtp Mag 454 loads
« Reply #3 on: April 28, 2003, 07:03:59 AM »
You shouldnt have any problem getting there when working up safely.I saw xtp.Hornady makes a great 300 grain bullet that is really tough.Over 1600 fps.Factory ammo.Not reloaded.
Logged
I didn''t do it and whoever said I did is lieing!!

Offline MS Hitman

  • Trade Count: (0)
  • A Real Regular
  • ****
  • Posts: 561
240 gr xtp Mag 454 loads
« Reply #4 on: April 28, 2003, 04:04:18 PM »
1badmagnum,

If you haven't already, you may want to clock your WC-820 loads.  I have 16 pounds of it and this powder acts a whole bunch more like 2400 than it does 296 or H-110.
Logged

Offline 1badmagnum

  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Member
  • *
  • Posts: 89
    • http://pub64.ezboard.com/fthedeserteaglefrm1
240 gr xtp Mag 454 loads
« Reply #5 on: May 05, 2003, 03:05:49 PM »
I have not had a chance to chrono the loads yet,but I did reduce and work up to my present loads.
they are not much hotter than factory rounds.
I'm still 5 grains under the maximum charges for h110 so I'm definately in the safe zone.
My loads always seem to shoot really accurately right at the h110 data figures.
maybe you have a faster lot than mine.
I have been using this powder in 50 ae,440 corbon,454 casull,45 long colt and 41 magnum with great results.
Logged

Offline 512

  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Member
  • *
  • Posts: 37
wc-820
« Reply #6 on: May 13, 2003, 09:37:26 AM »
MS Hitman is right. this powder is NOT h110. it is faster.
our lots (the only 2 i am aware of) are 13% faster than h110.
i would be careful of those open base bullets like some 230 gr. ball.
they expand in the forcing cone and cause wear. i wouldnt go over 28gr wc- 820 with those bullets.    
hope this helps
512
Logged
Pages: [1]   Go Up
« previous next »