MULEPACKHUNTER Report post Posted January 31, 2017 Where did those numbers come from? Nothing I see comes past 2700 even at max load with 24 in barrel? Not saying it can't be done just don't see that published. Although max loads in books are usually still middle of the road. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lancetkenyon Report post Posted January 31, 2017 140 HVLD book max is 2800 to 2875+fps on the top end with a 24". We all know book max is "safe" for liability reasons. I can see 150s be 2750-2800 fair easily. Per the Berger additional data for the 150 Classic Hunter, a lot of those top loads are over 2770-2830fps with a 24" barrel. Take off 30-40fps for a 22.5" barrel, and 2700 should be easily attainable. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big or Bust Report post Posted January 31, 2017 These are routine velocities of handloaders using powders listed in 22" barrels. Some of the new IMR stuff is even better. Nothing secret at all... Lawyered up published factory loads and load data is generally not the best thing to use for ballistics, even if you buy the cartridges. Nosler is the best by far for published data in my experiences... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big or Bust Report post Posted January 31, 2017 I've gotten to the top accuracy node with 6-8 firings on brass with the data I've provided in no fewer than 4 factory Tikka's with 22" tubes... 150's are 2775-2825 pretty routinely... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
John O Report post Posted January 31, 2017 My go-to 7-08 load. Plenty of energy out to 600 yards. 139 gr SST 47.5 gr RL19 OAL= 2.820" (or .035" off lands) CCI LR 200 primers Once fired sized brass 2810 f/s with 22 inch barrel 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
