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Re: N140 308 load advice
Posted: Fri Apr 19, 2013 7:14 pm
by Matt
Thanks for all the replies so far, anyone else want to chip in on the original post?
Looking for accurate load ranges to research and test around to find the best loads for my rifle...at the moment i use 46 grains of N140 @2900fps but can run 46.5 with no signs of any pressure problems but I'm conscious that speed doesn't always mean accuracy (although I still need to be moving for an accurate 1000yd load)
sign92
Re: N140 308 load advice
Posted: Fri Apr 19, 2013 9:07 pm
by Mr_Logic
Seeking the best load is not something that is ever 'done'. Have you tested the current load? Velocity might be a bit light on the original two bullets mentioned but if the hybrids work you could get away with it. Not got on with N140 myself, but plenty do. That said I may have no choice soon due to US powder shortage :(
Re: N140 308 load advice
Posted: Sat Apr 20, 2013 3:06 am
by Blu
Mr Logic,
That said I may have no choice soon due to US powder shortage :(
Hopefully you might not notice it over there unless it's already biting. Things are more or less getting back to normal over here powders wise, there was a fair few powders that were like hens teeth for a while but I'm now seeing well stocked shelves at my local haunts and also online as well.
Blu
Re: N140 308 load advice
Posted: Sat Apr 20, 2013 5:48 am
by Mr_Logic
It is already biting. Certainly at Norman Clark - no Varget, no H4895 and "not likely to get any more this year"
Re: N140 308 load advice
Posted: Sat Apr 20, 2013 6:22 am
by Blu
Mr_Logic wrote:It is already biting. Certainly at Norman Clark - no Varget, no H4895 and "not likely to get any more this year"
For the remainder of the year? How come? Like I said it's more or less back to normal over here.
Blu
Re: N140 308 load advice
Posted: Sat Apr 20, 2013 7:31 am
by Chapuis
Mr_Logic wrote:It is already biting. Certainly at Norman Clark - no Varget, no H4895 and "not likely to get any more this year"
Then buy European, there's no shortage of good European powders.
Re: N140 308 load advice
Posted: Sat Apr 20, 2013 7:43 am
by Mr_Logic
Yes there is. There's Vit which I already said doesn't work for me, and then there's Vectan which involves Peter Lawman and is not happening. What else is there?
Re: N140 308 load advice
Posted: Sat Apr 20, 2013 7:44 am
by Mr_Logic
Blu wrote:Mr_Logic wrote:It is already biting. Certainly at Norman Clark - no Varget, no H4895 and "not likely to get any more this year"
For the remainder of the year? How come? Like I said it's more or less back to normal over here.
Blu
As I understand it, we get one container per year, and it is MIA...
Re: N140 308 load advice
Posted: Sat Apr 20, 2013 7:51 am
by Blu
Mr_Logic,
As I understand it, we get one container per year, and it is MIA...
What else to say except that sucks
Blu
Re: N140 308 load advice
Posted: Sat Apr 20, 2013 8:08 am
by Mr_Logic
Indeed!!! They were also rationing sales on IMR so looks like it will be a tough season.