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mehavey · April 10, 2012, 05:08 PM

Quickload tells me that IMR's powder site MAX listing for the 69grSMK/23.8gr/XBR/2.235"
produces at least 3,500psi over that max pressure when using Hornady's 68gr HPBT.

Therefore reduce the charge when using Hornady's bullet by at least ½ grain.

April 10, 2012, 05:08 PM	#2
mehavey Senior Member Join Date: June 17, 2010 Location: Virginia Posts: 6,894	Quickload tells me that IMR's powder site MAX listing for the 69grSMK/23.8gr/XBR/2.235" produces at least 3,500psi over that max pressure when using Hornady's 68gr HPBT. Therefore reduce the charge when using Hornady's bullet by at least ½ grain.