Need more powder data.

[Paddyd]

I'm just getting started in 6BR Norma. Have a 26" 8 twist barrel.
My issue is data is extremely limited. Recently, I found 250 Hornady 105 bthp for $68 so I jumped on them as I simply cannot afford the Bergers or Matchkings.
I have some N135 and about 1/4 lb of both Varget and N140. That said, I have lots of IMR 4064, 4166 , a lb ea of LT30 and LT32.
Are any of these IMR and LT powders suitable? If so can anyone let me know about where min and max are?
Hornady has no data for the 105s in a 6BR.
Thanks

 

[Just Say Moe]

I bought some Hornady 105 ATip overruns and just extrapolated Sierra 107gr data. Started low and worked up. I think IMR 4166 and 4064 would be fine.

 

[JLT]

N-135 and N-140 are definitely worth a look. You should do a work-up with both of them and see what the rifle tells you. Check the Vihtavouri site for load data.

 

[Bc'z]

28.9 grains N140 is Vhits max charge, which coincidentally happens to be my charge weight with a 105 Bart's Hammer.

 

[Clancy]

I'm just getting started in 6BR Norma. Have a 26" 8 twist barrel.
My issue is data is extremely limited. Recently, I found 250 Hornady 105 bthp for $68 so I jumped on them as I simply cannot afford the Bergers or Matchkings.
I have some N135 and about 1/4 lb of both Varget and N140. That said, I have lots of IMR 4064, 4166 , a lb ea of LT30 and LT32.
Are any of these IMR and LT powders suitable? If so can anyone let me know about where min and max are?
Hornady has no data for the 105s in a 6BR.
Thanks

I’d check that IMR 4166. It’s gone bad on a few people. Could be a really unsafe situation.

 

[JEFFPPC]

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