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Offline JW/OK

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Mini 14 in 6.8 bullet weight
« on: August 21, 2009, 12:58:26 PM »
Has anyone tried 150 grain Nosler Ballistic Tip Bullets in the Ruger Mini 14 in 6.8 Rem SPC? Or have any other heavier bullet experience in same rifle?
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Re: Mini 14 in 6.8 bullet weight
« Reply #1 on: August 22, 2009, 02:07:26 AM »
you might run into trouble with overall length and fitting in the mag.
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Re: Mini 14 in 6.8 bullet weight
« Reply #2 on: September 04, 2009, 05:59:57 PM »
I searched for the max OAL for a 6.8SPC, and it seems to be 2.315", factory loads may be less.

A quick look around the web seems to bring up load data for 90gr to 115gr.

Hodgdon Powder only lists load data for 90gr to 115gr. http://data.hodgdon.com/cartridge_load.asp

You might be trying to shoe-horn in too much bullet, assuming you are looking for fast loads. Assuming the Nosler is a lot longer than a 115gr bullet, if seated properly it will reduce powder capacity, but you may want this if you are after slower or sub-sonic loads.
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