Anybody have reloading data for Barnes?

TimWilson · October 28, 2007, 04:14 PM

Looking into trying the barnes triple-shock in my M1 for a hog hunt.

None of my manuals has any data for the barnes' which I've heard needs different loads, and Barnes' #4 isn't out yet and don't want to buy #3 which is several years old.

My normal 168 gr. load uses 46.5 gr of IMR4895. Would this be safe with the barnes 168 gr. TSX?

Thanks,
Tim

Trapper L · October 28, 2007, 04:28 PM

The data you are looking for, does it look like this:
http://www.barnesbullets.com/images/308WinWeb.pdf

TimWilson · October 28, 2007, 05:09 PM

Close,

I should have stated this is a "normal" M1 ie: 30-06.

They only list H4895 (I use IMR4895) on the '06 page and only for the 150 gr. TSX.

Trapper L · October 28, 2007, 06:22 PM

You have an M1 Garand not an M1A. This is closer but probably not what you want:
http://www.barnesbullets.com/images/...ngfieldWeb.pdf

Red_Eagle · October 28, 2007, 08:56 PM

That load is safe. Start load is 46.0, max is 49.5 with IMR 4895.

jsflagstad · October 28, 2007, 09:20 PM

Has anyone worked up a load starting with a recipe of a similar weight bullet? Would this be acceptable or do these Barnes build more pressure that say a Nosler ballistic tip?

Red_Eagle · October 28, 2007, 09:45 PM

Most of the Barnes start loads are about 1.5-2 grains below Nosler start loads.

TimWilson · October 29, 2007, 07:13 AM

Thanks for the info, guys, guess I'll give it a try.

Quote:

You have an M1 Garand not an M1A

Hence no "A" after M1 in my original post.

Red_Eagle · October 29, 2007, 03:56 PM

Sections of the number 4 manual are made available to copper club members as they are written. $50.00 a year though.

Sevens · October 30, 2007, 08:42 AM

Any bullet maker or powder make would be more than happy to take a phone call or an e-mail with exactly this question. Along with suggestions from the forum, you oughta contact both the bullet maker and powder maker and get their suggestions, too.

October 28, 2007, 04:14 PM	#1
TimWilson Member Join Date: February 26, 2001 Location: Michigan Posts: 65	Anybody have reloading data for Barnes? Looking into trying the barnes triple-shock in my M1 for a hog hunt. None of my manuals has any data for the barnes' which I've heard needs different loads, and Barnes' #4 isn't out yet and don't want to buy #3 which is several years old. My normal 168 gr. load uses 46.5 gr of IMR4895. Would this be safe with the barnes 168 gr. TSX? Thanks, Tim __________________ If I ever start to sound "politically correct", please apply a 2x4 to the side of my head.

October 30, 2007, 08:42 AM	#10
Sevens Senior Member Join Date: July 28, 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 11,756	Any bullet maker or powder make would be more than happy to take a phone call or an e-mail with exactly this question. Along with suggestions from the forum, you oughta contact both the bullet maker and powder maker and get their suggestions, too. __________________ *Attention Brass rats and other reloaders:* I really need .327 Federal Magnum brass, no lot size too small. Tell me what caliber you need and I'll see what I have to swap. PM me and we'll discuss.

October 28, 2007, 04:28 PM	#2
Trapper L Senior Member Join Date: November 20, 2006 Location: South Texas Posts: 804	The data you are looking for, does it look like this: http://www.barnesbullets.com/images/308WinWeb.pdf

October 28, 2007, 05:09 PM	#3
TimWilson Member Join Date: February 26, 2001 Location: Michigan Posts: 65	Close, I should have stated this is a "normal" M1 ie: 30-06. They only list H4895 (I use IMR4895) on the '06 page and only for the 150 gr. TSX. __________________ If I ever start to sound "politically correct", please apply a 2x4 to the side of my head.

October 28, 2007, 06:22 PM	#4
Trapper L Senior Member Join Date: November 20, 2006 Location: South Texas Posts: 804	You have an M1 Garand not an M1A. This is closer but probably not what you want: http://www.barnesbullets.com/images/...ngfieldWeb.pdf

October 28, 2007, 08:56 PM	#5
Red_Eagle Senior Member Join Date: February 3, 2007 Location: Western NY Posts: 598	That load is safe. Start load is 46.0, max is 49.5 with IMR 4895.

October 28, 2007, 09:20 PM	#6
jsflagstad Senior Member Join Date: January 29, 2005 Location: Up Nort Posts: 419	Has anyone worked up a load starting with a recipe of a similar weight bullet? Would this be acceptable or do these Barnes build more pressure that say a Nosler ballistic tip?

October 28, 2007, 09:45 PM	#7
Red_Eagle Senior Member Join Date: February 3, 2007 Location: Western NY Posts: 598	Most of the Barnes start loads are about 1.5-2 grains below Nosler start loads.

October 29, 2007, 03:56 PM	#9
Red_Eagle Senior Member Join Date: February 3, 2007 Location: Western NY Posts: 598	Sections of the number 4 manual are made available to copper club members as they are written. $50.00 a year though.