.30 168gr hornaday for 06'

oakfloor · November 6, 2010, 04:25 PM

I want to reload for my springfield 03', is there any differnce btw the #2200 SMK's as far as loading data? I going to use AA2520 and CCi primers with Win cases, Thanks for the help.

mehavey · November 6, 2010, 05:13 PM

Quote:

"...differnce btw the #2200 SMK's..."

When you say "difference," what do you mean?
Sierra's #2200 168 HPBT MatchKing is one single design.

Hawg · November 6, 2010, 05:41 PM

I use a 165 gr. Hornady BTBT and 168 gr. Sierra HPBT Match interchangeably. I use 57 grs. of IMR 4350 and CCI primers with Remington cases. Both shoot the same zero to same poa in two different rifles.

mehavey · November 6, 2010, 06:00 PM

Quickload says that for all practical purposes (using IMR4895 and/or IMR4350 at nominal pressures) there is little practical difference.

oakfloor · November 6, 2010, 08:20 PM

Thanks, Im working up a load near max for the 500 meter rams, and the last batch of reloads were SMk's and I like the way it slams them, they go down hard. Shoot safe. I have both IMR4350 4895 so I give your load a try Hawg.

Hawg · November 6, 2010, 08:24 PM

It's at the top of the chart so work up to it.

Slamfire · November 7, 2010, 12:42 PM

I have shot thousands of the Hornady 168's and tens of thousands of the 168 SMK's. Both are excellent bullets. My loads are not "hot" as I shoot them in Garands and M1a's. I have not changed my powder charges as I cannot tell a difference in pressure between those bullets.

For your M1903, I would load between 46 and 47 grains of AA2520 with a 168. You gain nothing pushing it faster.

For your information, AA2495 is Accurate Arms knockoff of IMR 4895, grain for grain there is no significant difference over the screens.

Code:

M1 Garand  Douglas Barrel 1:10 twist 	
						
168 Sierra Match 47.0 grs  AA2495 wtd WLR FC Cases OAL 3.30"	
5 May 00 T = 82 ° F					
						
Ave Vel =	2632					
Std Dev =	16					
ES =	50					
Low =	2616					
High =	2666					
N =	10					
						
						
168  gr Sierra Match  47.0 AA2520 WWII cases WLR OAL 3.30"	
5 May 00 T = 82 ° F			(185 to 190 gr cases)	
						
Ave Vel =	2658					
Std Dev =	35					
ES =	85					
Low =	2612					
High =	2697					
N =	5

oakfloor · November 7, 2010, 06:25 PM

Thanks slamfire, my last batch was 52.0 grs of AA4064 under the 168 SMK and I was very impressed with the performance. I have 8lbs of AA2520, so that's my powder of choice.

November 6, 2010, 04:25 PM	#1
oakfloor Senior Member Join Date: December 10, 2009 Posts: 111	.30 168gr hornaday for 06' I want to reload for my springfield 03', is there any differnce btw the #2200 SMK's as far as loading data? I going to use AA2520 and CCi primers with Win cases, Thanks for the help.

November 7, 2010, 12:42 PM	#7
Slamfire Senior Member Join Date: May 27, 2007 Posts: 5,261	I have shot thousands of the Hornady 168's and tens of thousands of the 168 SMK's. Both are excellent bullets. My loads are not "hot" as I shoot them in Garands and M1a's. I have not changed my powder charges as I cannot tell a difference in pressure between those bullets. For your M1903, I would load between 46 and 47 grains of AA2520 with a 168. You gain nothing pushing it faster. For your information, AA2495 is Accurate Arms knockoff of IMR 4895, grain for grain there is no significant difference over the screens. Code: M1 Garand Douglas Barrel 1:10 twist 168 Sierra Match 47.0 grs AA2495 wtd WLR FC Cases OAL 3.30" 5 May 00 T = 82 ° F Ave Vel = 2632 Std Dev = 16 ES = 50 Low = 2616 High = 2666 N = 10 168 gr Sierra Match 47.0 AA2520 WWII cases WLR OAL 3.30" 5 May 00 T = 82 ° F (185 to 190 gr cases) Ave Vel = 2658 Std Dev = 35 ES = 85 Low = 2612 High = 2697 N = 5 __________________ If I'm not shooting, I'm reloading.

November 6, 2010, 05:41 PM	#3
Hawg Senior Member Join Date: September 8, 2007 Location: Mississippi Posts: 16,189	I use a 165 gr. Hornady BTBT and 168 gr. Sierra HPBT Match interchangeably. I use 57 grs. of IMR 4350 and CCI primers with Remington cases. Both shoot the same zero to same poa in two different rifles.

November 6, 2010, 06:00 PM	#4
mehavey Senior Member Join Date: June 17, 2010 Location: Virginia Posts: 6,894	Quickload says that for all practical purposes (using IMR4895 and/or IMR4350 at nominal pressures) there is little practical difference.

November 6, 2010, 08:20 PM	#5
oakfloor Senior Member Join Date: December 10, 2009 Posts: 111	Thanks, Im working up a load near max for the 500 meter rams, and the last batch of reloads were SMk's and I like the way it slams them, they go down hard. Shoot safe. I have both IMR4350 4895 so I give your load a try Hawg.

November 6, 2010, 08:24 PM	#6
Hawg Senior Member Join Date: September 8, 2007 Location: Mississippi Posts: 16,189	It's at the top of the chart so work up to it.

November 7, 2010, 06:25 PM	#8
oakfloor Senior Member Join Date: December 10, 2009 Posts: 111	Thanks slamfire, my last batch was 52.0 grs of AA4064 under the 168 SMK and I was very impressed with the performance. I have 8lbs of AA2520, so that's my powder of choice.