Have data for Berger Have Lapua bullets

[MtTom]

I have an extensive load data sheet given to me by a kind individual on this forum for berger bullets. Can I use that data as a reference point to load Lapua scenars--ie:
I have 139's berger has 140's. I know the bullets are different in shape but will the load data (starting low) give me a safe point to work up a load. Am I comparing peaches to nectarines or apples to oranges?

 

[Fire306]

I interchange load data in the way you describe all the time.
Use you head, start somewhat lower and work up just in case, but generally it works out very well.

 

[ShootDots]

I have an extensive load data sheet given to me by a kind individual on this forum for berger bullets. Can I use that data as a reference point to load Lapua scenars--ie:
I have 139's berger has 140's. I know the bullets are different in shape but will the load data (starting low) give me a safe point to work up a load. Am I comparing peaches to nectarines or apples to oranges?

Most Scenars have a tendency to have very long bearing surfaces. You can compare as you are talking about, however, I would use the Berger VLD's for comparison, except with the 6mm 105 VLD>>>it has a fairly short bearing surface.

 

[kolar55]

I would recommend going to Lapua"s website and checking their load data for the bullets in question. Or obtain their loading guide. Different bullets of comparable weight can give dramatically different pressures. Better to be safe than sorry.

 

[MtTom]

I would recommend going to Lapua"s website and checking their load data for the bullets in question. Or obtain their loading guide. Different bullets of comparable weight can give dramatically different pressures. Better to be safe than sorry.

I did but they only list the vv powders which are good and fast but I ended up getting ~2800 with 139 scenars with 36 gr of varget, no presure signs and I think I can go a little faster. I only loaded up to 36 and it looks good but I am going back with some more work up. Like from 35.8 up to 37.2-3ish and see if I found the node. I went from 34 to 36 and in the picture I show from 35-36 where the verticles start to line up