Hodgdon basic reloading manual 2019 pdf lhs germany. Got a pound of imr 8208 xbr and loaded rounds of 300wsm, 308win, 6. Nosler varmint 32gr bt loads with imr 8208 xbr post by simomac sat jan 30, 2016 3. Mar 17, 2012 got a pound of imr 8208 xbr and loaded rounds of 300wsm, 308win, 6. Nato and the 6mm ppc, shooters will find imr 8208 xbr totally. That means it packs densely in a case and meters well in manual powder measures. Imr8208 xbr powder this is a discussion on imr8208 xbr powder within the handloading techniques forums, part of the technical category. I am currently testing 8208 xbr in a savage 12 with berger 155.
When 8208 xbr first came out, it was touted as being the powder of the future, was going to be awesome etc etc. Using bullets from nosler bt lf, barnes vg fb, nosler bt, sinterfire, sierra sp, speer sp, sierra hp, barnes tsx fb, hornady fmj, hornady vmax, swift scirocco, sierra hpbt, jlk vld, sierra mk, berger bt targ. Sorry im new to posting anyone using imr 8208 xbr to load 223 nosler 60 gr ballistic tip. Ideally suited for cartridges like the 223 remington5. Imr 8208 xbr the latest in the versatile imr line of fine propellants, this accurate metering, super short grained extruded rifle powder was designed expressly. Nosler varmint 32gr bt loads with imr 8208 xbr 204ruger. Reloading data from three hodgdon, imr and winchester. Anyone have any other data for the 8208 xbr powder. This new imr 8208 xbr is made in australia for hodgdon and should be available by january 2010. Feb 21, 2017 this feature is not available right now.
Using bullets from barnes tsx fb, sierra sp, sinterfire, speer hp, nosler bt, nosler etip, sierra hpbt, hornady sp, barnes ttsx bt, speer sp, hornady btsp, swift sp, hornady amax. Im curious to see what the experience has been for folks using imr 8208 xbr. This powder meters better than all the other powders i have used. We offer books from all of the major bullet manufacturers as well as references for revolver, rifle and shotgun loads.
Ive tried benchmark and imr 8208 xbr for 223 remington loads and they didnt beat rl15 for me. Its supposed to be very accurate and temperature insensative. I shot 3 rounds earlier this week as a reduced load in the new ar300wsm a friend made up those rounds. Headin out of town this weekend and my range is shut down the following week so i wont be able to test for a couple of weeks. This guide is not intended to be a how to manual for reloading, and we strongly recommend that all handloaders carefully read one or more of the reloading manuals which cover the subject in detail. Take aim at rifle reloading data hodgdon reloading. Imr 8208 xbr is an accuratemetering, super shortgrained extruded rifle powder was designed expressly for match, varmint, and ar sniper cartridges. In the line of fine propellants by imr, this powder is the latest. Discussion in reloading forum all calibers started by 1kbr, dec 11, 2011. It shot a really nice group with some of the holes touching as i recall. Using bullets from barnes tsx fb, sierra sp, sinterfire, speer hp, nosler bt, nosler etip, sierra hpbt, hornady sp, barnes ttsx bt, speer sp, hornady btsp, swift sp. Less than moa accuracy from 18 wilson combat spc ii barrel.
The only catalog i have that lists the 123 gr amax is hornady, and they dont have data for the 8208. Then select your bullet weight, powder manufacturer and powder type. I did use cci br4 primers this time, instead of the rem 712, but it did not seem to make much difference. I have read that 36 grains is somewhat near max load but i just wanted to verify. However, for varmint loads with 55 and 60grain bullets, imr 8208 xbr gave good accuracy, too. Imr 8208 xbr powder can be used to produce serious bench rest or sniper quality loads. I got some imr 8208 xbr powder yesterday, and have loaded up some test loads for accuracy. A good personal selection of reloading data logs, manuals, and books can answer all of your reloading questions. Loading 223 60 gr nosler ballistic tip using imr 8208 xbr.
Anyway golf season came and gardening and housework so i did not do any shooting or reloading. Midsouth offers imr 8208 xbr smokeless powder 8 lbs. Speed was around 3500 at 15 feet from muzzle 20 inch barrel. Ive heard that it can be accurate if you space your shots apart consistantly. One last thing id like to touch on when it comes to reloading for arstyle rifles is the endless ways to make cheap, accurate ammo for them.
Most search results turn up threads from 2010 when it first became availble. Review of imr 8208 xbrhogdons new benchrest powder by. I currently reload for my mini 14, using sierra matchking otm 77gr bullets, with a charge of 24gr. Then youll need to input the rifle cartridge of your choice.
Heres some 224 valkyrie load data to get you started. My hornady handbook of cartridge reloading 8th edition does not list imr8208 for use in any. I was delighted to prepare and test 224 valkyrie handloads for this manual. Created for match, ar and varmint sniper cartridges, this super shortgrained powder delivers power and performance regardless of ambient temperature, so the user can depend on it delivering maximum velocities in all environmental conditions. Found very little load data at the hodgdon website for what im using 52 grain bthp and 55 grain nosler bullets link below. Hey guys i want to try a new powder, imr 8208 xbr but i havent been able to find too much load data for it.
This imr handloaders guide presents revised and updated information on the use of imr powders to reload shotshell, handgun and rifle ammunition. Imr powder 8208 xbr rifle powder is loaded with features. The hodgdon reloading data center rdc lists 21 different powder types that. The hodgdon reloading center site has been updated to include imr 8208 xbr load data for 41 cartridges. I just picked up a 1b of the 8208 xbr today and just downloaded the reloading data from imr for. Ive been reloading since 1974 and have always followed the reloading manuals. Range report, cfe 223, ar comp, imr8208 xbr in 223. Midsouth offers a good selection of reference books for reloading nearly any type of ammunition. Between shooting on a bench at 80 degrees to shooting coyotes at 0 degrees, i noticed no diffrence in point of aim. Firearm discussion and resources from ar15, ak47, handguns and more.
Ive read some good things about imr 8208 xbr, so id love to hear from any of you guys that have used it in a. The powder also offers easy and accurate metering because of the short grains and is designed specifically for ar sniper, match, and. Imr 3031 75gr 2915 reduced load, 4759 30gr 1701 speer 285 gr grand slam. Imr 8208 xbr the latest in the versatile imr line of fine propellants, this accurate metering, super short grained extruded rifle powder was designed expressly for match, varmint, and ar sniper cartridges.
The cinderella powder hodgdon bringing the powder back into production 2. Imr 8208 xbr has been out for a few years now but there doesnt seem to be much load info out there. This is a discussion on imr8208 xbr powder within the handloading techniques forums, part of the technical category. Imr legendary powders imr imr8208xbr imr 8208 xbr match. Imr 8208 xbr where no target is too small is a remarkably advanced technology propellant perfected for the greatest match, varmint and sniper rounds known today223 remington 5. So, i like imr 8208 xbr but not for 223 remington loads. I would like to ask if others have used this powder, and what type of range results they may have. A few months back i reloaded 5 shells at the minimum charge of imr 8208 xbr and 55 gr varmageddon bullets. Hodgdon powder, imr powder and winchester powder expressly disclaim any and all warranties with respect to any and all products sold or distributed by them, the safety or suitability thereof, or the results obtained including, without limitation, any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose andor any. The powder is smokeless, insensitive to hot and cold temperatures, yields maximum velocities, and delivers absolute accuracy. I am going to be using it in a 22250 behind a 50 grain v max with a cci 200 primer.
Its supposed to be similar to the old 8208 powder and give excellent accuracy. Would this powder, imr 8208, be suitable to use when reloading for gas operated rifles, such as the m1 garand. Imr 8208 xbr smokeless reloading powders bass pro shops. Testing i have heard that jim carmichel and lou murdica have been testing this powder with great results. New hodgdon reloading guide available daily bulletin. My gun loves it, it pulls 12 groups and shoots fast, 4250 fps. January 21st, 2017 new hodgdon reloading guide available. Imr 8208 xbr load data available online daily bulletin. Hodgdon has already begun shipping imr 8208 xbr to oem. If youre unsure, or just want options, check as many boxes as youd like. Mar 22, 2016 new rifle powder imr 8208 xbr virtuovice. Imr imr8208xbr imr 8208 xbr matchvarmintar sniper rifle powder 8 lbs 1 bottleimr 8208 xbr the latest in the versatile imr line of fine propellants, this accurate metering, super short grained extruded rifle powder was designed expressly for match, varmint, and ar sniper cartridges. New imr 8208 xbr accuracy exordium, group sizes ran from. Guns and ammotips for reloading metallic cartridgesdave emary.
Imr 8208 xbr works very well with ssts and nosler bts. I am betting that there will be great demand for this new powder. The bullets are really high quality, like vmax but with a different tip. Imr 8208 xbr load data now online the hodgdon reloading center site has been updated to include imr 8208 xbr load data for 41 cartridges.
Imr 8208 xbr and 168grain sierra matchkings were a very good match. While i was loading up a series of bullets i tried 2 different grain weights and one different case mfg for testing of initial pressure. Wood stock, solid pilot reamer and shilen barrel 223 remington is a great cartridge that doesnt get the recognition it deserves. Oct 05, 2009 the hodgdon reloading center site has been updated to include imr 8208 xbr load data for 41 cartridges. Imr 8208 xbr smokeless reloading powder is perfect for. The latest in the versatile imr line of fine propellants, this accurate. I couldnt find any loading data for this powder imr 8208 xbr with. Rifle was a 700 sps, completely stock except for a jewell trigger. Imr 8208 xbr powder is a super short grained, extruded powder that meters very well.
Anybody load imr 8208 xbr i just got the 2010 hodgdon reloading manual magazine and they have an article in it on a seminew powder thats 8208 xbr. There is an article about it by jim carmichael in the hodgdon annual and he says it flows likequicksilver which i think is a good description. If you spend money on any gunrelated print publication this spring, we recommend you pick up the hodgdon 2017 reloading manual. Now it has been out for a while, has any one found any problems with it. I just got back from the range today with workup loads in both. It also meters better than any other powder ive tried. Imr 8208 xbr the latest in the versatile imr line of fine propellants, this accurate. Imr 8208 xbr hodgdon cfe 223 mississippi gun owners. Handloading for ar15 rifles gun digest books gun prices. Feb 01, 20 im curious to see what the experience has been for folks using imr 8208 xbr. Review of imr 8208 xbrhogdons new benchrest powder. For my 270 winchester, i consider imr 8208 xbr the cats meow. I bought a pound of this stuff because i heard it ran great in the grendel with a 123 gr bullet.
Ok guys, i got a box of hornady zmax bullets 500 for my birthday and i bought another pound of the imr 8208 xbr powder today. The 2010 hodgdons reloading manual magazine has three articles on imr 8208 xbr with loads from 36 to 80 grain bullets for bolt actions and ar15 rifles. Ive got a handful of reloading catalogs but i cant find any load data for 123 gr amax with 8208. Today is october 23rd, and i have had a couple of test sessions with the new. I have the pictures at home and maybe they were posted here too.
Hi all, im looking for a good accurate load for my savage 10fp in. The stated max load for imr 8208 xbr with a sierra 155gr hpbt was 45. Palma bore, we hit pressure limits well before reaching hodgdons book max. Using bullets from hornady vmax, nosler bt, barnes ttsx bt, sierra hpbt, hornady amax, nosler ab.
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