Lapua MaxRange Target reloading data

[Tangent]

I've just updated the Vihtavuori app and see there is now reloading data for the MaxRange bullets. I expect we'll see them on sale soon. Looking at the data for 6.5CM the 144gr uses a max charge of 40.1gr of N555 Vs 43.2gr for the Berger 144gr LRHT, so it seems it's not a clone as some speculated. It will be interesting to see how they shoot as my Tikka's do seem to like Lapua bullets.

 

[6.5 forever]

Thanks for the teaser. I'm not very patient. LOL

 

[Ringostar]

I was recently told that we won’t see them in the US until fall. Hopefully you get them sooner in UK. It will be interesting to compare them to the Berger when they do show up. I have noticed on Vihtavuori data that they list lower powder charges for their 180 Scenar vs Berger 180. So these might have a longer bearing surface also.

 

[Ringostar]

I just checked out their load data. It’s interesting that they have the MRT with a .020 longer col, but 40.1 as a compressed load. Where the Berger isn’t compressed at 43.2. Something just seems off with this. An extra 3 grains of powder! I find it hard to believe the the MRT could be that much longer of a bullet at equal weights.

 

[Tangent]

I just checked out their load data. It’s interesting that they have the MRT with a .020 longer col, but 40.1 as a compressed load. Where the Berger isn’t compressed at 43.2. Something just seems off with this. An extra 3 grains of powder! I find it hard to believe the the MRT could be that much longer of a bullet at equal weights.

Yes that does seem odd, although I have some 155gr Scenar-L .308's that are very long. They have a high G7 BC so must be quite long for calibre.