6BR load for 95 SMKs with H4895 or 8208 XBR

[VA_XTC_Shooter]

As the title says, I'm looking for loads for 95 SMKs. I ran out of Varget and have H4895 and 8208 XBR on hand.
1:8 twist 26" barrel.

 

[divingin]

I'd guess around 29ish grains. I use 28.5 with 107 to 109 grain Bergers. Not the fastest loads, but they work.
I have not shot the 95 SMK's that I can recall.

 

[gcabrera]

Can give you another couple data points for 90gr Berger and H4895.
For a 0.070” throat, 31.2gr
For 0.100” throat, 31.8gr
Pressure signs start to show up just above those charges, so approach them carefully.

 

[VA_XTC_Shooter]

Did a load work up and found 28.3 gr of 8208 to be very consistent velocity. Then did seating depth test and from a sling had 0.30" groups.

Shot a match today and I got heavy bolt lift on quite a few. I was surprised because 28.3 is not a hot load.

Thoughts?