Hi Guys,
In all my reloading manuals there isn't a loading for 174 Gr FMJBT M1 projectiles.
174 SP, Spitzer and the like. Is there any correction in the powder loading using the M1 bullet?
Thanks to all replies
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Hi Guys,
In all my reloading manuals there isn't a loading for 174 Gr FMJBT M1 projectiles.
174 SP, Spitzer and the like. Is there any correction in the powder loading using the M1 bullet?
Thanks to all replies
Learning never stops
Use data for 168, 175, or 180-grain bullets. Proceed with usual cautions.
Examples from Hodgdon website for .30/06 cartridge -
Case: Winchester
Twist: 1:10"
Primer: Winchester LR, Large Rifle
Barrel Length: 24"
Trim Length: 2.484"
Bullet 175 GR. SIE HPBT
Manufacturer
Powder
Bullet Diam.
C.O.L.
Starting Loads
Grs.
Vel. (ft/s)
Pressure
Maximum Loads
Grs.
Vel. (ft/s)
Pressure
IMR
IMR 4831
.308"
3.300"
54.0
2,615
48,100 PSI
57.5C [C=Compressed]
2,781
56,900 PSI
Hodgdon
H4350
.308"
3.300"
55.0
2,661
42,100 CUP
59.0
2,842
48,700 CUP
IMR
IMR 4451
.308"
3.300"
52.0
2,548
47,500 PSI
56.0
2,762
58,900 PSI
Hodgdon
H414
.308"
3.300"
52.5
2,622
40,700 CUP
56.2
2,794
49,200 CUP
IMR
IMR 4350
.308"
3.300"
52.0
2,546
45,000 PSI
57.0C
2,780
57,100 PSI
Winchester
760
.308"
3.300"
52.5
2,622
40,700 CUP
56.2
2,794
49,200 CUP
Hodgdon
Varget
.308"
3.300"
45.0
2,551
41,700 CUP
48.0
2,694
49,000 CUP
IMR
IMR 4320
.308"
3.300"
45.5
2,533
48,000 PSI
48.5
2,697
58,200 PSI
IMR
IMR 4064
.308"
3.300"
46.5
2,626
52,000 PSI
49.5
2,741
58,000 PSI
Hodgdon
BL-C(2)
.308"
3.300"
48.5
2,644
44,100 CUP
51.5
2,765
48,700 CUP
IMR
IMR 4895
.308"
3.300"
46.0
2,619
51,600 PSI
49.0
2,741
58,100 PSI
Hodgdon
H335
.308"
3.300"
43.0
2,566
46,600 CUP
45.7
2,667
49,400 CUP
Hodgdon
H4895
.308"
3.300"
43.8
2,584
44,100 CUP
46.7
2,700
49,000 CUP