WC872 Powder -- Good for what Cartridges?

[slm9s]

I've got a 1920 Swede Mauser 6.5x55 that I use wc872 in. There's data online for this cartridge, which makes me think it would work in most chamberings. I get about 2400fps with a 140 and it seems to burn pretty clean. It makes for fun plinking rounds at the range that are VERY cheap to make.

 

[ebb]

Mustang over at Cast Bollits is making duplex loads with some kind of pistol powder and WC872 and loading 223 with his powder. I am not recommending it but I guess it can be done. i am interested in the 25-06 load mentioned.

 

[Dgd6mm]

I've got 50 cases that need to be fire formed to my newest 6mm Competition Match barrel. I think I'll run H870 on Quickload and see what I can come up with something safe and useable. If it's not a go I'll just use my standard H1000 load. I have about 32 pounds of it.

 

[ebb]

I bet that WC872 would work as a regular load in a 6CM, if you could get enough in the case to get the speed you are looking for. It may not be too far down the burn rate list to work just right. i am going to try it and Retumbo in my 25-06. It has never shot as good as before since i put the new barrel on it.

 

[6MMsteve]

American reloading has it in 16lbs containers with no hazmat, I think I know it's cheap

 

[6MMsteve]

870 we use to just dip the case down in a bowl full

 

[jghoghunter]

You guys that have used h870 before, could you give me a start point for a 338 edge with 250 grain bullets. So far I haven't been able to find any information for it. Just looking for a safe starting point.

 

[slm9s]

You probably saw this, but quickload gives a load for 870 and a 300gr bullet, you might be able to get close enough from there?

338 edge

Hey everybody! So I finally got a 338 rum rifle that is currently being transitioned into a 338 edge. Has a 26 inch tube on it. Just wondering what everyone has for load data. I will be using this rifle for hunting as well as my 2k shooting. I appreciate it!

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