221 FireBall Load data

[kberch]

I recently rebarreled a Sako Vixen (L461) action to a 221 FB. I have a bunch of Norma N-201 powder on hand. Wondering if anyone has an old reloading manual listing this powder. The Norma website is very little help. I need info for 40 grain, 45 grain, and 50 grain bullets. So far the rifle has shown some good groups with 52 grain match bullets. Just wanting to use the components on hand. Thank,s, Keith

 

[SeabeeKen]

Email norma, id say they can supply you info

 

[Paul's Black Rifles]

I did find a reference to Norma 201 loading a 40 gr bullet, 19 gr was not over pressure.
However any other weight was at maximum or over pressure.
If I were loading 201 in the fireball I would start well below and work up as long as it were safe in my firearm.
I hate to over pressure your nice new rifle so I won't give you a number.
I use Norma 202 in what I call my 204 short. Which is a 204x45 with a 40 degree shoulder. And it works well, don't know what I will go to when I run out.

Paul

 

[kberch]

I did find a reference to Norma 201 loading a 40 gr bullet, 19 gr was not over pressure.
However any other weight was at maximum or over pressure.
If I were loading 201 in the fireball I would start well below and work up as long as it were safe in my firearm.
I hate to over pressure your nice new rifle so I won't give you a number.
I use Norma 202 in what I call my 204 short. Which is a 204x45 with a 40 degree shoulder. And it works well, don't know what I will go to when I run out.

Paul

Thank you