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**Mike Irwin** · June 5, 2011, 08:04 PM

"Now, again I ask, why did you use AA9 when it specifically states in Accurates #5 manual that AA#9 is not recommended for the 180 gr bullets?"

Interesting, because Accurate's online loading manual lists the 180-gr. Hornady XTP with AA 9 powder -- 12.2 to 13.5 grains -- with a WLP primer.

The load bcotop used is, then, on the low end of Accurate's data for AA 9 powder.

June 5, 2011, 08:04 PM	#21
Mike Irwin Staff Join Date: April 13, 2000 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 41,390	"Now, again I ask, why did you use AA9 when it specifically states in Accurates #5 manual that AA#9 is not recommended for the 180 gr bullets?" Interesting, because Accurate's online loading manual lists the 180-gr. Hornady XTP with AA 9 powder -- 12.2 to 13.5 grains -- with a WLP primer. The load bcotop used is, then, on the low end of Accurate's data for AA 9 powder. __________________ "The gift which I am sending you is called a dog, and is in fact the most precious and valuable possession of mankind" -Theodorus Gaza Baby Jesus cries when the fat redneck doesn't have military-grade firepower.