Thanks again for an educational video. .280AI is my favorite cartridge and have hunted/shot/loaded it for quite a few years. It helped me to understand why your powder choices were different than the ones I’m using when you explained one of your goals was to achieve complete powder burn. Makes great sense. Thanks again Tim.
Thanks for another great video! I'm learning a lot from you, and am very interested in your process for hand-loading without spending a year's wages on equipment. I've watched a lot of hand loading videos and have never heard anyone mention burn rate, for example. And I also have never heard anyone else say not to panic if your carefully crafted load shoots badly one day. Best wishes from a grateful new subscriber 🙂
thanks for the 280 ai sun shine. being 78 years old and actually have a few barred actions build by Parker ackley many years ago. I had to fire form brass and hand load years ago without the tools and knowledge that we have today. I follow your thought process and protocols in my hand loading today and the results have been amazing!
I started shooting .280 AI about 20 years ago. H4831SC always gave me the best performance in terms of velocity and precision. RL22 worked well too, but I’d fall out of the mode when it got cold. I agree H1000 is less than ideal.
Tried out your method on my 270 win. Landed on n555 with Gordons Reloading tool and is absolutely the best powder I have used . Easily getting 3200 fps in a 22 inch barrel with a 130 and zero pressure signs. Landed on a node at 3000fps and it's shooting the best it ever has. I would have never known how to do this without seeing this series so thank you much for the content. Now to test n565 with my 7 prc.
@codyoldford1592 that's amazing Cody! I'm very happy my method is working for you. Yes, on paper N555 is the sweet spot for a 270. Likewise N565 will be great in a 7 PRC but you need to lean on it to burn all the powder. I see this is your first comment, don't be a stranger! Best of luck with the 7 PRC. Keep us posted.
@@LittleCrowGunworks excellent. I’ll all about getting to where I need to with as little as possible. This my first year of reloading and already learnt some things are a must and other just arnt needed at all haha
This is off topic, but yesterday shot my newish Browning hells canyon long range 6.5 PRC at my buddies farm and let him shoot it. Only had about 30 rounds through it. Had some Norma 142 match to try at 100 yards. I told him, at 50 it shot that stuff one hole. I didn't expect I could duplicate it at 100. It was one hole. Yes the trigger is a little heavier than I like on the Browning...but man it shoots. And that Norma factory ammo. Both my PRCs are lights out with everything I have ran through them, but this was the best group yet. Out the back of a truck with a bag...
I'm really looking forward to the reloading videos! Thanks for another great video. BTW I did get the 145gr LRX bullets for my 7mm Rem mag. I have a question, is there any downside to using (once fired) nickel plated brass?
@jerrywhittaker1052 it's sizes REALLY hard. Make sure that after you size it, it goes in the chamber without interference. Meaning when you close the bolt, it feels the same with sized brass as it does with an empty chamber.
Continue to educate even if I don’t have a 280AI. I am excited about your 6.5 interest and would enjoy some Varmint loadings in 6mm and 22 calibers. Anxious to see your selected bullets for small game.
I can't imagine h1000 for a 280improved for sure. I definitely look forward to the reloading videos. For this cartridge and similar, what would you consider to be the top accuracy powders if you have a few? Hodgden and or Vhitvouri? Thanks again.
On a serious note...Just started reloading this spring. Found a very consistent load using N560. Great groups, great down range performance, stable velocities, etc. Most shooting was done this summer between 75-80 degrees. Averaging 2950 fps over multiple sessions. Went out last weekend at 55-60 degrees and velocity went down to 2900 fps. 1. Is that normal to lose 50 fps given the temps? 2. This is a hunting gun. Should I gradually increase powder charge to find that 2950 where it shot great at normal hunting temps? Thanks!
Great powder. In one of my 280AIs I will be shooting VVN560 with a 160 Norma Tipstrike at 2958 fps. At that speed it is half MOA x 3 groups x 3 different days. With a slight different seating depth it shoots 2920 fps but all the bullets went into 1 hole 2 times 2 different days.
Great question. First off, welcome to the rabbit hole with no bottom. Velocity will ALWAYS change with temperature. When we find a load that shoots well, we want to test it's "forgiveness" as far as powder charge. So once you think you have something stable. Ladder the powder up and down to see how far you can go until it falls apart. THAT will tell you how much temp forgiveness you have. So if you find the load at 80 degrees and 57.5grs shot well. But you ladder up and down and find that it stays together between 57.3 and 58.2. Then as it gets colder, you want to load higher than 57.5, to keep you in that "velocity band" that shoots well. Benchrest shooters do this same thing. But if they shoot 4 matches in a day, they will shoot a different charge weight each match, because the temperature is changing throughout the day. The BEST thing you can do, is do that ladder up and down testing AT THE TEMPS you expect to hunt in, and see what shoots best. Some loads are very forgiving and will stay together for .8grs of powder and others are a very narrow .3gr. You need to be willing to sacrifice a little velocity to find a FORGIVING window. Or lower your standards and stay near max velocity and just try to keep it under 1 inch or 3/4" or whatever. Like we did with the 28 Nosler. Screaming fast and "good enough" precision.
It's not all burning in a 280AI, but if it shoots... send'er down the road. I love N560. I think it would have had a better showing in this series if we were working with seasoned barrels when we started.
For better or worse the load I'm referring to is for a 6.5 PRC. I knew even the temp stable powders have some sensitivity but I about lost my shit when the fps dropped by 50+ and groups went to pot. I'll try more powder this weekend when it is in the 40s and 50s in the morning to see what happens. Keep the videos coming. Best and most real gun channel I've found
@brinkerhoff8 if the gun was warm when you found that 2950 group then it was likely artificial. Meaning the only reason you reached that velocity with THAT charge weight is because it was 80° AND the gun was already warm when you shot it. So you get all excited and take it out later and shoot it from a cold bore in colder weather and it's slower and falls apart. Is that an accurate description of what happened?
I was debating about building a 30-06 as a do everything rifle for hunting deer and elk but after watching this video I’m now leaning more towards a 280 A.I. Would H4831 SC be a good choice with 150 grain bullets and a 26” barrel?
Thanks for the advice. I was actually going to use TTSX bullets which have become my favorites. I really enjoy watching your videos and look forward to your 6.5 series! I’m hoping you include the 264 Win Mag! 😊
Love the show. Question, I'm currently loading 7mm Rem Mag 70.8 gr H1000/Nosler 160 AB. Browning A Bolt 26" barrel. Am I getting a complete burn with this combo??
Thank you for the support. If your COAL is under 3.500" and or you are over 3110fps then yes you are getting 100% burn. Any lower velocity than that and you are not burning it all.
@LittleCrowGunworks COAL is 3.310 (magazine limit feeding) 3065 - 3083 fps. 70.6gr got me to 3030 - 3050 but group opened up. Both loads slight ejector marks so not wanting to push further. Your 3090 fps might be the sweet spot you found but my barrel didn't like the mix. Trying 7828ssc with Barnes 150 TTSX. FPS in the high 3200 but groups not as good so may push it faster to find out. Both loads above current manual max. About 500 rounds down the tube.
@@LittleCrowGunworks I know you’re probably right, but what is the practical performance gain? Accuracy? MV? Lower SD? Not being a smartass, but it shoots quite well from -30° up to +75° out to 900 yards or so. Would you expect to see an increase in MV?
@@LittleCrowGunworks thanks for the response. Late to the show, but working through your 7mm reloading series and enjoy it! I have landed on some similar conclusions and practices in terms of load development processes, with minor differences. Maybe a little more in the Caylen Wojik (Modern Day Rifleman) school of thought, but very similar rational. Always enjoy hearing a thoughtful, analytic approach to the process.
Ive been using h4831 with 162 eldx. And it ahoots good. But the velocity has kind of sucked i bought n165 and n160 to try. Whitch one would you think would five better velocity numbers over 4831?
You mentioned reloading even one know that you need a nexus press a prometheus short action customs dies a primal rights primer seater an amp press and an amp amp annealer or you can't produce good ammo lol
While I wouldn't mind having all those tools, I think a lot of us know they sure aren't necessary to get truly remarkable ammo. The best most consistent primer seating tool I've ever used is the top of my Forster press! Absolute solid consistent seating.
Your 7mm/284 content is interesting and thorough. I for sure agree that h1000 is way too slow for the 280ai but most of the powders you used are a bit too fast for the 160 grain in a 280 and would be better suited to 140 or 145 grain bullets. Powders like staball 6.5, reloader R19, Hunter, n160 are similar or just a tad slower than n550 and would probably be near optimal. N560, H4831, r22, r23, Superformance.... would be the slowest powders which could work. Powders with too fast of a burn rate can leave too much room in the case or an error in reloading/over filling a case can cause extreme Pressure spikes. Powders like h1000 even compressed, won't achieve enough pressure or velocity for this case but are "safe" in that you can't really overfill the case. I prefer powders, which when they start to compress, are too hot for good case life but won't cause case failures or injury; when you back off the load 1.5 to 2.5 percent (1 to 2 grains), its optimall for Pressure, case fill and velocity. Basically its burn rate optimization for that particular case and bullet. I have Gordons guide on my laptop but haven't used it much because i have good powder knowledge and i like to experiment based on my years of loading, but it seems like a legit program. Thanks again for your efforts and hardwork on all of these 7mm cartridges.
@thebryguy96 agreed on all points. However, I WONT use ball powder and most people with a 280AI will have a 24" barrel, which would make my powders optimal. I couldn't JUST test N160. So I used powders that are relevant for MOST people.
@LittleCrowGunworks how often would or should a very experienced shooter like yourself use Gordon's tool vs. using your years of knowledge and deferring to your hands-on experience? When you say ba powder, do you mean a ball powder like staball 6.5? It's also an excellent powder in a 270-win with a 130 gr bullet. I would guess N555 to be very similar. I tried n160 for the first time in a 243 improved with a 109 berger for targets, and coyote. It was also effective. N555 was a bit compressed but consistent. Staball 6.5 and n160 worked a bit better. N550 was a tad too fast of a burn rate for this heavier bullet. The 243 improved seemed very similar to a 280 ai in the powders it liked. Btw, I have 8 or 9 of the little crow trimmers, and I am very pleased. I called your shop this spring, and the founder/owner was very helpful in answering questions I had regarding a wildcat cartridge. Thank you. Regarding copper, I am a huge fan of a 145 grain cutting edge laser, 145 grain badlands, and a 143 Mcguire in my 7ss using n560. We shoot the 168 lrx at 3010 fps in my friends 7 prc. The 160 lrx came out right after we developed the 168 load using h4831sc. I have never had a barnes tsx or ttsx fail me in my 22-250, 6.5-06, 270 wby, 300 borden, or 375 h and h on any animal. I have not shot any animals with a cx or terminal ascent, but they should be top shelf too. I haven't watched every video in your 7mm series, but it appears you have excellent knowledge and you give accurate and sincere advice.
@@robertpickens2719 not exactly... 🙃 you just be quiet and wait to see what 6.5 we test... 🙄 The RPM stomps the 280AI in the dirt from an external ballistics standpoint.
Another great video
Thanks again for an educational video. .280AI is my favorite cartridge and have hunted/shot/loaded it for quite a few years. It helped me to understand why your powder choices were different than the ones I’m using when you explained one of your goals was to achieve complete powder burn. Makes great sense. Thanks again Tim.
Thanks for another great video! I'm learning a lot from you, and am very interested in your process for hand-loading without spending a year's wages on equipment. I've watched a lot of hand loading videos and have never heard anyone mention burn rate, for example. And I also have never heard anyone else say not to panic if your carefully crafted load shoots badly one day. Best wishes from a grateful new subscriber 🙂
@JohnWilliamsFromBluff thank you, John. Welcome to the comment section, don't be a stranger.
thanks for the 280 ai sun shine. being 78 years old and actually have a few barred actions build by Parker ackley many years ago. I had to fire form brass and hand load years ago without the tools and knowledge that we have today. I follow your thought process and protocols in my hand loading today and the results have been amazing!
I started shooting .280 AI about 20 years ago. H4831SC always gave me the best performance in terms of velocity and precision. RL22 worked well too, but I’d fall out of the mode when it got cold. I agree H1000 is less than ideal.
Best video series. True talk. Also, just received my little crow tripod kit. It is amazing!!
@AikensLake701 thank you for your support, Im glad you like the product! Tell your friends, ha.
These videos are fantastic. Using your techniques I was able to dial in my problem child 6.5 creedmoor in an AR10 really quickly.
@johnmolloy5068 That's excellent John! I'm glad it helped!
Tried out your method on my 270 win. Landed on n555 with Gordons Reloading tool and is absolutely the best powder I have used . Easily getting 3200 fps in a 22 inch barrel with a 130 and zero pressure signs. Landed on a node at 3000fps and it's shooting the best it ever has. I would have never known how to do this without seeing this series so thank you much for the content. Now to test n565 with my 7 prc.
@codyoldford1592 that's amazing Cody! I'm very happy my method is working for you. Yes, on paper N555 is the sweet spot for a 270.
Likewise N565 will be great in a 7 PRC but you need to lean on it to burn all the powder.
I see this is your first comment, don't be a stranger! Best of luck with the 7 PRC. Keep us posted.
Cant wait for the reloading!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I’m typically a watch then hit the like button person… I’ve become conditioned to just hit that thumbs up knowing it’ll be good…
Good stuff as always. I’m all for nerding out on the reloading so down for that!
Thanks Corey! Well get ready, we're gonna turn some more worlds upside down.
@@LittleCrowGunworks excellent. I’ll all about getting to where I need to with as little as possible. This my first year of reloading and already learnt some things are a must and other just arnt needed at all haha
Thank you again for all the great content. Ready for the reloading series!
Thank you the up coming reloading content. Your load development is making things more enjoyable. Love the annealing colets.
Can't tell ya how much I'm looking forward to the reloading video/series.
If you've got a recommendation for a scale I'd love to hear it.
Looking forward to your 6.5 content and your reloading processes!
Sounds like some really good content coming up. Thanks Tim!
This is off topic, but yesterday shot my newish Browning hells canyon long range 6.5 PRC at my buddies farm and let him shoot it. Only had about 30 rounds through it. Had some Norma 142 match to try at 100 yards. I told him, at 50 it shot that stuff one hole. I didn't expect I could duplicate it at 100. It was one hole. Yes the trigger is a little heavier than I like on the Browning...but man it shoots. And that Norma factory ammo. Both my PRCs are lights out with everything I have ran through them, but this was the best group yet. Out the back of a truck with a bag...
Awesome content, love your hat!
I'm really looking forward to the reloading videos! Thanks for another great video. BTW I did get the 145gr LRX bullets for my 7mm Rem mag. I have a question, is there any downside to using (once fired) nickel plated brass?
@jerrywhittaker1052 it's sizes REALLY hard. Make sure that after you size it, it goes in the chamber without interference. Meaning when you close the bolt, it feels the same with sized brass as it does with an empty chamber.
@@LittleCrowGunworks Thanks!
Continue to educate even if I don’t have a 280AI. I am excited about your 6.5 interest and would enjoy some Varmint loadings in 6mm and 22 calibers. Anxious to see your selected bullets for small game.
Throw in some ice fishing videos during the winter lol. I'll watch em!
I've never got into "Ice Drinking". Always had other things I would rather be doing. The beer freezes too fast up here anyways. LOL
I'm really interested in 6.5x55.
recommended powders for 7 saum with the 160cx? Looking forward to the reloading series. I like your process.
@@jasonupton5107 same as the 280AI. It's basically the same case. N160, N150, H4350, N555, N550.
Keep me posted on your results.
@@LittleCrowGunworks thanks. Wasn't sure, as its has shorter fatter case. Didn't know if that would make a difference. Thanks again.
@jasonupton5107 the case design won't matter much. I would start with N160 and N555.
I don't care what you say! My 308 Winchester loves N570!
Playing with GRT, 308 - barnes TSX150gr - N140 burns 100% with vel at 2817fps, N570 would never get loaded according to GRT
@@davecundiff3663He was being a smartass.
Lol
Holly cow!! 🤣
Enjoyed the video; I bet if you back that H4350 load down 50fps results will improve; my 280ai loves its closer to 2900fps.
I can't imagine h1000 for a 280improved for sure.
I definitely look forward to the reloading videos.
For this cartridge and similar, what would you consider to be the top accuracy powders if you have a few?
Hodgden and or Vhitvouri?
Thanks again.
About the only reloading equipment i dont have is an annealing setup. I know i could drop a round in a socket and spin in a drill but i dont want to.
On a serious note...Just started reloading this spring. Found a very consistent load using N560. Great groups, great down range performance, stable velocities, etc. Most shooting was done this summer between 75-80 degrees. Averaging 2950 fps over multiple sessions. Went out last weekend at 55-60 degrees and velocity went down to 2900 fps.
1. Is that normal to lose 50 fps given the temps?
2. This is a hunting gun. Should I gradually increase powder charge to find that 2950 where it shot great at normal hunting temps?
Thanks!
Great powder. In one of my 280AIs I will be shooting VVN560 with a 160 Norma Tipstrike at 2958 fps. At that speed it is half MOA x 3 groups x 3 different days. With a slight different seating depth it shoots 2920 fps but all the bullets went into 1 hole 2 times 2 different days.
Great question. First off, welcome to the rabbit hole with no bottom.
Velocity will ALWAYS change with temperature. When we find a load that shoots well, we want to test it's "forgiveness" as far as powder charge. So once you think you have something stable. Ladder the powder up and down to see how far you can go until it falls apart. THAT will tell you how much temp forgiveness you have.
So if you find the load at 80 degrees and 57.5grs shot well. But you ladder up and down and find that it stays together between 57.3 and 58.2. Then as it gets colder, you want to load higher than 57.5, to keep you in that "velocity band" that shoots well.
Benchrest shooters do this same thing. But if they shoot 4 matches in a day, they will shoot a different charge weight each match, because the temperature is changing throughout the day.
The BEST thing you can do, is do that ladder up and down testing AT THE TEMPS you expect to hunt in, and see what shoots best.
Some loads are very forgiving and will stay together for .8grs of powder and others are a very narrow .3gr. You need to be willing to sacrifice a little velocity to find a FORGIVING window.
Or lower your standards and stay near max velocity and just try to keep it under 1 inch or 3/4" or whatever. Like we did with the 28 Nosler. Screaming fast and "good enough" precision.
It's not all burning in a 280AI, but if it shoots... send'er down the road. I love N560. I think it would have had a better showing in this series if we were working with seasoned barrels when we started.
For better or worse the load I'm referring to is for a 6.5 PRC. I knew even the temp stable powders have some sensitivity but I about lost my shit when the fps dropped by 50+ and groups went to pot. I'll try more powder this weekend when it is in the 40s and 50s in the morning to see what happens.
Keep the videos coming. Best and most real gun channel I've found
@brinkerhoff8 if the gun was warm when you found that 2950 group then it was likely artificial. Meaning the only reason you reached that velocity with THAT charge weight is because it was 80° AND the gun was already warm when you shot it. So you get all excited and take it out later and shoot it from a cold bore in colder weather and it's slower and falls apart.
Is that an accurate description of what happened?
Can you run the 2 big 6.5s from weatherby in the next series?
I was debating about building a 30-06 as a do everything rifle for hunting deer and elk but after watching this video I’m now leaning more towards a 280 A.I. Would H4831 SC be a good choice with 150 grain bullets and a 26” barrel?
It's too slow but will likely shoot well. H4350 is a better fit. I wouldn't use a ballistic tip for elk though. Great deer bullets though.
Thanks for the advice. I was actually going to use TTSX bullets which have become my favorites. I really enjoy watching your videos and look forward to your 6.5 series! I’m hoping you include the 264 Win Mag! 😊
I love 30-06 but I’m in process of converting 3 of them to 280AI. TIKKAS
Love the show. Question, I'm currently loading 7mm Rem Mag 70.8 gr H1000/Nosler 160 AB. Browning A Bolt 26" barrel. Am I getting a complete burn with this combo??
Thank you for the support. If your COAL is under 3.500" and or you are over 3110fps then yes you are getting 100% burn. Any lower velocity than that and you are not burning it all.
@LittleCrowGunworks COAL is 3.310 (magazine limit feeding) 3065 - 3083 fps. 70.6gr got me to 3030 - 3050 but group opened up. Both loads slight ejector marks so not wanting to push further. Your 3090 fps might be the sweet spot you found but my barrel didn't like the mix. Trying 7828ssc with Barnes 150 TTSX. FPS in the high 3200 but groups not as good so may push it faster to find out. Both loads above current manual max. About 500 rounds down the tube.
Can always run it through GRT to see what it says. Adjust with OBT tools. Set up load increments to see at which point it should all be burnt.
@andy51900 Thanks. Tried downloading on my phone. Gordons? To big a file.
@andy51900 My loading buddy thinks the new manuals are listing light loads for 7mm Rem on purpose to promote the newer calibers. What do you think?
Yes...6.5mm
162 ELDM/X both shoot well at 2850 from a 22” barrel with H4831SC. Makes me curious to see if I’d improve anything with the H4350!
@@rubenrodriguez7266 H4831SC is certainly too slow for your rifle/bullet combo. But H4350 may also shoot better.
@@LittleCrowGunworks I know you’re probably right, but what is the practical performance gain? Accuracy? MV? Lower SD? Not being a smartass, but it shoots quite well from -30° up to +75° out to 900 yards or so. Would you expect to see an increase in MV?
@rubenrodriguez7266 not a measurable improvement, no.
@@LittleCrowGunworks thanks for the response. Late to the show, but working through your 7mm reloading series and enjoy it!
I have landed on some similar conclusions and practices in terms of load development processes, with minor differences. Maybe a little more in the Caylen Wojik (Modern Day Rifleman) school of thought, but very similar rational.
Always enjoy hearing a thoughtful, analytic approach to the process.
Ive been using h4831 with 162 eldx. And it ahoots good. But the velocity has kind of sucked i bought n165 and n160 to try. Whitch one would you think would five better velocity numbers over 4831?
@@shanerhodes925 N160 in the upper 50gr range. H4831 and N165 are too bulky and slow for the 280AI.
Have you ever done or will do some 7saum content?
@davidzambrano9417 I have not. But would like to. I think it's an awesome case. Basically a 280AI but shorter.
You mentioned reloading even one know that you need a nexus press a prometheus short action customs dies a primal rights primer seater an amp press and an amp amp annealer or you can't produce good ammo lol
Of course, we ALL know that! LOL
While I wouldn't mind having all those tools, I think a lot of us know they sure aren't necessary to get truly remarkable ammo. The best most consistent primer seating tool I've ever used is the top of my Forster press! Absolute solid consistent seating.
@@Accuracy1st THIS☝️
Your 7mm/284 content is interesting and thorough. I for sure agree that h1000 is way too slow for the 280ai but most of the powders you used are a bit too fast for the 160 grain in a 280 and would be better suited to 140 or 145 grain bullets. Powders like staball 6.5, reloader R19, Hunter, n160 are similar or just a tad slower than n550 and would probably be near optimal. N560, H4831, r22, r23, Superformance.... would be the slowest powders which could work. Powders with too fast of a burn rate can leave too much room in the case or an error in reloading/over filling a case can cause extreme Pressure spikes. Powders like h1000 even compressed, won't achieve enough pressure or velocity for this case but are "safe" in that you can't really overfill the case. I prefer powders, which when they start to compress, are too hot for good case life but won't cause case failures or injury; when you back off the load 1.5 to 2.5 percent (1 to 2 grains), its optimall for Pressure, case fill and velocity. Basically its burn rate optimization for that particular case and bullet. I have Gordons guide on my laptop but haven't used it much because i have good powder knowledge and i like to experiment based on my years of loading, but it seems like a legit program. Thanks again for your efforts and hardwork on all of these 7mm cartridges.
@thebryguy96 agreed on all points. However, I WONT use ball powder and most people with a 280AI will have a 24" barrel, which would make my powders optimal. I couldn't JUST test N160. So I used powders that are relevant for MOST people.
@LittleCrowGunworks how often would or should a very experienced shooter like yourself use Gordon's tool vs. using your years of knowledge and deferring to your hands-on experience? When you say ba powder, do you mean a ball powder like staball 6.5? It's also an excellent powder in a 270-win with a 130 gr bullet. I would guess N555 to be very similar. I tried n160 for the first time in a 243 improved with a 109 berger for targets, and coyote. It was also effective. N555 was a bit compressed but consistent. Staball 6.5 and n160 worked a bit better. N550 was a tad too fast of a burn rate for this heavier bullet. The 243 improved seemed very similar to a 280 ai in the powders it liked.
Btw, I have 8 or 9 of the little crow trimmers, and I am very pleased. I called your shop this spring, and the founder/owner was very helpful in answering questions I had regarding a wildcat cartridge. Thank you.
Regarding copper, I am a huge fan of a 145 grain cutting edge laser, 145 grain badlands, and a 143 Mcguire in my 7ss using n560. We shoot the 168 lrx at 3010 fps in my friends 7 prc. The 160 lrx came out right after we developed the 168 load using h4831sc. I have never had a barnes tsx or ttsx fail me in my 22-250, 6.5-06, 270 wby, 300 borden, or 375 h and h on any animal. I have not shot any animals with a cx or terminal ascent, but they should be top shelf too. I haven't watched every video in your 7mm series, but it appears you have excellent knowledge and you give accurate and sincere advice.
6.5 X55 likes slow powder. 4350 to 4064 works ok but max charge with slower stuff is faster & more accurate. just sayin.
Have any of you guys played around with 6.5rpm? Similar to 280 ai
@@robertpickens2719 😬😬😬
Is that don’t waste my time with it lol. Thanks for the great information Tim love the videos
@@robertpickens2719 not exactly... 🙃 you just be quiet and wait to see what 6.5 we test... 🙄
The RPM stomps the 280AI in the dirt from an external ballistics standpoint.
Cool deal I can’t wait for the videos thanks again Tim!