Shooters world Powders

[Mad Charlie]

Question for the folks that have used Shooters world powders, what seems to be the best one(s) for 120gr class bullets?
Specifically 120 Gold Dots and also 129 ABLR.

[ricsmall]

Try the match rifle if you can locate any. Should compare closely with accurate 2520

[Harpoon1]

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[Mad Charlie]

Thanks guys.

[riuma]

I'll add to the suggestion of Match Rifle. A just under max load behind a Sierra Pro Hunter my CZ will shoot half MOA. Best powder I've tried yet.

Tactical rifle also works well, but the best performance has been with Match Rifle.~Riuma

[Fess]

There is now a reloading manual for Shooters World powders. It has a burn rate chart so you can compare their powders to others. From a quick glance, it has Grendel loads for Match Rifle and Tactical Rifle powders.

https://shootersworldpowder.com/wp-content/uploads/shooters-world-manual.pdf

[riuma]

THey have had the manual out for a while and importantly, they have updated it periodically. The last update I have was 11-11-20. They started with ONE Grendel load for Match Rifle and now have many. Lovex Explosia site has a lot of data for these powders but none for the Grendel (when i last checked, at least) ~Riuma.

[Constitutionalist]

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Your node is above the book max. Are you seeing any pressure signs? Thanks for the info!

John

[riuma]

Your node is above the book max. Are you seeing any pressure signs? Thanks for the info!

John

With a 120 grain he is right at book max.
FWIW, I have run 2520 and Match Rifle size by side. Not the same powder from what I can tell by performance.~Riuma

[Harpoon1]

Your node is above the book max. Are you seeing any pressure signs? Thanks for the info!

John

32.2 is SW max......for an AR!

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[Constitutionalist]

Oops. Sorry! I must have misread the 123gr 31.5gr max. The reason I ask is I got 8lb. several months ago (before they had all the wonderful Grendel load data) and ran it in 308. The data shows top loads in the 48's for 147-150 gr bullets. Loading a Hornady 150 FMJBT in Winchester brass I had flat primers (CCI-200s) at 44.0gr (recommended start load) and stiff bolt handle lift at 45.0. (Remington 700 SPS) Shoots reasonably well at 42.5gr.

I guess I got a hot lot....

Be safe!

John

[Harpoon1]

Oops. Sorry! I must have misread the 123gr 31.5gr max. The reason I ask is I got 8lb. several months ago (before they had all the wonderful Grendel load data) and ran it in 308. The data shows top loads in the 48's for 147-150 gr bullets. Loading a Hornady 150 FMJBT in Winchester brass I had flat primers (CCI-200s) at 44.0gr (recommended start load) and stiff bolt handle lift at 45.0. (Remington 700 SPS) Shoots reasonably well at 42.5gr.

I guess I got a hot lot....

Be safe!

John

[meatsweats]

Oops. Sorry! I must have misread the 123gr 31.5gr max. The reason I ask is I got 8lb. several months ago (before they had all the wonderful Grendel load data) and ran it in 308. The data shows top loads in the 48's for 147-150 gr bullets. Loading a Hornady 150 FMJBT in Winchester brass I had flat primers (CCI-200s) at 44.0gr (recommended start load) and stiff bolt handle lift at 45.0. (Remington 700 SPS) Shoots reasonably well at 42.5gr.

I guess I got a hot lot....

Be safe!

John

[Constitutionalist]

In today's world we all need options and I'm already developing loads for two powders I've never used before- because there's no 8208XBR, H335, or LVR to be found.