Nosler 120 BT and XBR8208

[En4cr]

Does anyone have a recipe for this combination? I have pretty much standardized on XBR8208 for my non magnum powder since I use it for my 5.56/.223 and my 308.

Thanks!!!

[hill.brandonj]

oh heck yeah man I shot my 120 bts with xbr into under and inch the other day and 1.5 inch at 200 easy i have to go back when i get home and check but am pretty sure it was 26.5 and 27 g both did really well out of 16 inch barrel

[rickOshay]

The Hodgdon web site lists 6.5 Grendel 8208 loads for 120 gr bullets starting at about 25.0 gr and working up to 28.0 grains. Suggest you start low and work up to 28.0 watching for signs of pressure. Most people here are getting good results around 27.0 - 28.0 grains for the 120 NBT.

[hill.brandonj]

26.5g was my winner. Just checked the book. But as said above try lower and work up to the listed max from nosler is 27

[Whelenon]

Here's my last results with the Nosler 120 BT and 8208

18", AA(Lapua), Winchester 7-1/2, Nosler 120 BT, 8208, COL 2.22, 5 sht grp
27 g 1.69
27.5 g 2.81
28 g 2.31
28.5 g 1.56
2.09average

I got much better results with H-322 but that my gun, I've read some very good results with 8208. Give it a try and see what works for you.

[PA_Allen]

28 gr works for me.

http://www.65grendel.com/forum/showthread.php?1124-XBR-8208-range-results-for-100-and-120-gr-NBT

Best,
PA

[En4cr]

Thanks everyone for the info. Now just need to find the Grendel dies