25/45 Sharps loads

[langenc]

Any loads for 25/45 Sharps would be appreciated-87-100 gr bullets and IMR 3031, RL10x, especially. Have used Ramshot Xterminator and a couple others, so far.

 

[kenbro]

Any loads for 25/45 Sharps would be appreciated-87-100 gr bullets and IMR 3031, RL10x, especially. Have used Ramshot Xterminator and a couple others, so far.

Hi from UK;
I re barreled a Rem.700 bolt with a Brux Stainless barrel finished at 24".
Did most of my trials using Speer Hot-Cor x 87 grain bullets and H335 powder and CCI400 primers.
Max. published data for this combo i could find was 28 grains. This gave me 2898 fps.
I went up to 30 grains od H335 and got some blanked primers.
28 grains H335 and a 90 grain Sierra Game King produced 2812 fps. Coal was 2.295.
I wanted X-Terminator powder, bt, couldn't get any, so went to Reloader 7.
I've settled on 25 grains R7 and 90 grain Game kings and CCI BR4 primers.
This gives average of 2938 fps and 1725 ft lbs.
Accuracy is around 1/4 to 1/2 moa, and I'm not the best of shots.
Very impressed with this cartridge, but, though I'm getting no pressure signs I haven't a clue what pressure might be. Fired more than 400 o f these loads.
This is my go to deer firle now.
THESE LOADS MIGHT NOT BE SAFE IN YOUR GUN.
Regards,Ken.

 

[langenc]

Thank you for the data. Im using an AR and have realized an AR dont get the accuracy of a bolt.

 

[kenbro]

Thank you for the data. Im using an AR and have realized an AR dont get the accuracy of a bolt.

Hi,
I'm not restricted in c.o.a.l like ARs, and find best accuracy at 2.392, case head to bullet tip with 90grain Gamekings.
Ken.