460 S&W Mag.

nyshot · January 7, 2008, 08:36 PM

I have been trying to work up a load that will come close to the velocity obtained with factory Hornady 200 gr. SSTs.These loads are chronographing an amazing 2731 avg. f.p.s. out of my 15" Encore.I've been working with Barnes 200gr.XPB bullets and H110,Win.296 and N110. None of which will get inside 100 f.p.s. of the above stated velocity.I'm thinking they may be using a blended powder.Maybe it's leftover space shuttle fuel.

Madmax1956 · January 8, 2008, 07:44 AM

That's an amazing speed. I can't get anything quicker than low 2300s with recommended loads. Can I ask what loads of 296 you're using?

Max

Sevens · January 8, 2008, 08:09 AM

I don't think a phone call to Hornady (or an e-mail) would hurt your chances of approaching their performance. First key would be to find some 200 gr Hornady bullets before you call, though!

bigautomatic · January 8, 2008, 08:26 PM

Yup, thats serious speed alright. The most I have been able to squeeze out of my XVR with the Barnes 200gr was about 2,350 with a max recomended pile of H110. And yes, Hornady does use a blended powder, so we probably won't reach factory velocities on our own. Also someone give me a shout when the SST is available as a component. Hopefully that will come soon.

crowbeaner · January 9, 2008, 05:37 AM

With the long barrel on that Encore you might want to look at some of the faster rifle powders; RL7 and IMR 4198 come to mind. I'm clueless where you'd find data though. CB.

nyshot · January 12, 2008, 04:33 PM

Madmax 1956 ,
I'm useing 48gr. of 296 with a Barnes 200gr. bullet.Alot of my high velocity is due to the 15" encore barrel and no cylinder gap as found in a revolver.

January 7, 2008, 08:36 PM	#1
nyshot Junior Member Join Date: January 7, 2008 Posts: 2	460 S&W Mag. I have been trying to work up a load that will come close to the velocity obtained with factory Hornady 200 gr. SSTs.These loads are chronographing an amazing 2731 avg. f.p.s. out of my 15" Encore.I've been working with Barnes 200gr.XPB bullets and H110,Win.296 and N110. None of which will get inside 100 f.p.s. of the above stated velocity.I'm thinking they may be using a blended powder.Maybe it's leftover space shuttle fuel.

January 8, 2008, 08:09 AM	#3
Sevens Senior Member Join Date: July 28, 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 11,756	I don't think a phone call to Hornady (or an e-mail) would hurt your chances of approaching their performance. First key would be to find some 200 gr Hornady bullets before you call, though! __________________ *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.

January 9, 2008, 05:37 AM	#5
crowbeaner Senior Member Join Date: June 4, 2007 Location: Upstate SC Posts: 1,943	With the long barrel on that Encore you might want to look at some of the faster rifle powders; RL7 and IMR 4198 come to mind. I'm clueless where you'd find data though. CB. __________________ If you want your children to follow in your footsteps, be careful where you walk. Beware the man that only owns one gun; he probably knows how to use it. I just hope my ship comes in before my dock rots.

January 12, 2008, 04:33 PM	#6
nyshot Junior Member Join Date: January 7, 2008 Posts: 2	460 s&w mag Madmax 1956 , I'm useing 48gr. of 296 with a Barnes 200gr. bullet.Alot of my high velocity is due to the 15" encore barrel and no cylinder gap as found in a revolver.

January 8, 2008, 07:44 AM	#2
Madmax1956 Junior Member Join Date: January 3, 2008 Location: Canberra, Australia Posts: 8	That's an amazing speed. I can't get anything quicker than low 2300s with recommended loads. Can I ask what loads of 296 you're using? Max

January 8, 2008, 08:26 PM	#4
bigautomatic Senior Member Join Date: December 18, 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 610	Yup, thats serious speed alright. The most I have been able to squeeze out of my XVR with the Barnes 200gr was about 2,350 with a max recomended pile of H110. And yes, Hornady does use a blended powder, so we probably won't reach factory velocities on our own. Also someone give me a shout when the SST is available as a component. Hopefully that will come soon.