I have searched and read so many threads looking for updated data. The last post I found was around 2011.
Here is my issue, I asked the Hornady techs which powder and primers would be the best to reload Hornady brass and AMAX or SST 123 gr. The answer I got was "we cannot tell you what we use, but equipment you can purchase, recommend....":
Best Powder is Hodgdon Varget, then Benchmark, then 8208 XBR (stated Benchmark and 8208 are pretty much the same). Said must would use Varget but it is too hard to find.
Best Primer is Federal 205m, then Federal 205, then CCI 450.
So I searched the web high and low, all Varget sold out.....so I called mom and pop stores in 4 states and found some Varget. Bought 1 lb............havent started loading yet, but after reading so many posts about 8208 xbr, I question my choice.
I bought some federal 205 primers, but can pick up some others if need be.
SO MUCH INFORMATION and its making this new loader so fricking confused. I am getting into reloading for fun and eventually hoping to get that perfect load for my gun.
bullet that will be used 123gr AMAX and SST.......24" barrel......
accuracy is extremely important......
Thanks for any posts....
Here is my issue, I asked the Hornady techs which powder and primers would be the best to reload Hornady brass and AMAX or SST 123 gr. The answer I got was "we cannot tell you what we use, but equipment you can purchase, recommend....":
Best Powder is Hodgdon Varget, then Benchmark, then 8208 XBR (stated Benchmark and 8208 are pretty much the same). Said must would use Varget but it is too hard to find.
Best Primer is Federal 205m, then Federal 205, then CCI 450.
So I searched the web high and low, all Varget sold out.....so I called mom and pop stores in 4 states and found some Varget. Bought 1 lb............havent started loading yet, but after reading so many posts about 8208 xbr, I question my choice.
I bought some federal 205 primers, but can pick up some others if need be.
SO MUCH INFORMATION and its making this new loader so fricking confused. I am getting into reloading for fun and eventually hoping to get that perfect load for my gun.
bullet that will be used 123gr AMAX and SST.......24" barrel......
accuracy is extremely important......
Thanks for any posts....
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