8208 XBR in the 20 TAC...anyone use it ?

[dolek]

I was wondering if anyone has experience with the 20 TAC using 8208 XBR ?
I will be using Berger 35s and 32 grain Sierra BKs . I have read it works great in the 20 TAC but have yet to find a load recipe that has been tested . Thanks for any help .

 

[JLT]

I use 8208 XBR in the .20 Practical - case capacity is very close to the .20 Tactical. I'd start at 25.5 grains and work up from there. Excellent powder for velocity and accuracy, in my experience.

 

[LA50SHOOTER]

I've heard that Benchmark is another good choice for the 20 Tac & 20 Prac. - There are some loads listed on the Accurateshooter.com site under the 20 caliber link. (http://www.accurateshooter.com/cartridge-guides/20caliber/)

 

[hemi]

I have a Dakota Predator in 20 Tactical, 1 in 12" twist. I have excellent long range accuracy using 8208 with the 40gr Berger bullets. Velocity is good too. Barrel cleans up easily as well.
With the 35gr Bergers I mostly load Benchmark powder, also good accuracy and velocity.

hemi

 

[Prose]

Saubier.com has a thread with the info you are seeking.

 

[ALBULLET]

I was wondering if anyone has experience with the 20 TAC using 8028 XBR ?
I will be using Berger 35s and 32 grain Sierra BKs . I have read it works great in the 20 TAC but have yet to find a load recipe that has been tested . Thanks for any help .

My TAC 20 likes 27.1-27.2 8208 XBR...(8028 ??) that's with 39g sierra.
Have loads up to 27.5 8208 with the 39 sierra,35 Berger and 40 Bib but only the 35 Berger moly had good signs of pressure.
One gun a predator V; other a Rem 700 with bolt bushed.
I only shoot the 39 and 40g bullets with one 11T and other two 12.
Please start at a lower charge because of all the different components involved .

 

[dolek]

Thanks everyone,gives me something to start with . I load for the .223 also so I am trying out powders that may shine in both . My rifle is a early Gre-Tan w/ Pac-Nor 13 twist . I bought it for the rifle,not the cartridge...that being said I already plan to rebarrel it in the same caliber. So far I am very impressed . All my loads have been mellow up to now,just shooting paper at 100 .

 

[mikeinct]

I have a very old Pac-Nor 1/11 twist Tac 20..Loves Benchmark powder & 39 Gr Sierra bullet.Solid performer to 500 meters...mike in Ct

 

[jepp2]

To me, 8208 is just a bit slow the the 20 Tac. I don't have a Tac, but shoot several 20P's. And pretty much in order, my most accurate powders are:
N 133
LT 32
H 322