416 WSM first range trip

[Downandlow]

None yet, but I’ve maxed out those powders and am happy with the Speer loads. Have to see what else I can try for the 350gr TTSX. Wanna hit 2250fps. Availability limited here. I even tried H4350 as I have lots on hand but only got 1750fps slightly compressed load.

Maxed out case volume? I’m going to start building my 416 loads and curious on which powders to try. I have some 4895 and hate buying powder at these prices only to find they aren’t suitable. My barrel length is 20” and I beleive yours is 22”?

 

[Don416]

Barrel is just under 20”. With Speer 350 I could squeak a little more 4895 in the case but 3031 is maxed. Most on the site are using Accurate 2520 but I haven’t been able to get any.
I’m happy w/the Speer bullets, just want to juice up the Barnes 350gr TTSX a little more.
Think I can get some BL-C2 and try it.
Good luck.

 

[Downandlow]

My other thoughts on powders is to find the most temp stable as this rifle will likely be in Africa after Buffalo and Alaska for bears. Anyone tried 8208XBR?

 

[BlueFlyer]

My other thoughts on powders is to find the most temp stable as this rifle will likely be in Africa after Buffalo and Alaska for bears.

Hodgdon's H4895 is manufactured in Australia and is sold here as AR2206H. It is specified as being temperature stabilised. I easily get 2400fps with 350Speer hotcores with a 21" barrel.

 

[Downandlow]

What kinda charge did u use to get there