25.4/ 8208 @ 3000fps with berger 85.5?

[LitLBoy]

is this load to hot? not seeing any pressure signs on primer or head of brass. 28" 7 twist Fed 205 GM lapua brass
LitLBoy

 

[Terry]

is this load to hot? not seeing any pressure signs on primer or head of brass.
LitLBoy

What cartridge?

 

[shoot4fun]

Brass used?
Barrel length?
Your primer pockets could tell you if you're too hot. My last 223AI could get 3,050 with 77SMK and AA2520. That was from a 22" Brux 8 twist.
After fire form the WW brass was good for two firings before it wouldn't hold a primer. Primers weren't piercing and case heads weren't blowing up in my face but, in reality, it was too hot.
Another thing that must be considered is the personality of IMR8208. It is the one powder where, even though the last time things were good, small environmental or load changes can and will cause disastrous results.

 

[Rdlningcltchdmpr]

Wow ! That's something.

 

[linebaugh]

My gut says you are probably running hot but I kind of think not by much. i shoot 75ELDs out of a 26" @ 3075fps. Your primers, bass and bolt lift will tell you. Reload the same piece of brass a few times and see if the pockets stay tight.

 

[LitLBoy]

thanks!