Going pre-loaded to group matches.

[JDMock]

Although it is too early to make any definite conclusions, IMR 8208XBR may allow pre-loading for matches. There are those who pre-load now, but they often get burned by extreme changes in the weather.

Ed Hall won the Super Shoot a few years ago with ammo loaded at home. I know that Jim Borden has had success pre-loading his ammunition. If one is going to pre-load with N133 or H322 or the old 8208, he must test thoroughly for a wide load window.

My recent experience with IMR 8208XBR leads me to believe that it could possibly allow one to load at home and shoot all week. I may be completely wrong (it won't be the first time), but this powder is very forgiving of temperature changes. What do you think? James


PS: I hate carrying all that reloading junk across the country.

 

[Steve Blair]

Judging from your recently posted results, you have a sound basis for stating that. I am loading two series now with 8208. One is 69 Sierras for a .223 40XBR and the other is Lapua 155 Scenars for .308. The prospect of reducing or eliminating load adjustment is attractive living in San Diego. We shoot in a 50-105 degree temperature range and I routinely adjust loads two to four times per year. Range temps often range from 65-70 to 100 on the same day.

My intent is to develop loads as described above, shoot them this winter as a baseline and continue to shoot the same load all year. I will report my results here.

 

[CJ6]

Jackie Schmidt won last week useing preloaded (30 BR) with 4198

 

[skeetlee]

I for one sure hope that this will be the case with the new powder. I need to spend my time watching wind flags and not sitting at a bench loading guessing what load i should load. I am going to my first match pre-loaded. I spent this evening prepping brass and getting everything lined out for the february match in St Louis. Lee