Hammer Hunter

[Bassfish1952]

As for propellents for the 90 gr CX data I am seeing suggest Power pro varmint may be my first consideration. Though I would be a bit surprised if you were to find PPV on the shelf. Ramshot Tac would be a consideration & more likely to be available. H4895 is just a great all around powder that may be on the shelf though availability is a real question mark as well.

CFE 223 may do well with the 90 gr CX though is so close to LVR I would consider something faster if you want to use the same powder for the Absolute Hammer.

For what it is worth My Lyman manual list a max load of 27 gr of IMR 8208 XBR for the 90 grain E-tip. Velocity in a 24" barrel is listed at 2779 in a bolt action 24" barrel.

I am really under the weather today with a cold like bug. Perhaps I should not be weighing in till I look a little deeper. Suspect I had went higher than 27 gr of the 8208 XBR when loading the Absolute Hammers to achieve the 3000 FPS.

Hope you're better soon.

My magneto speed is out for delivery today so the last part of the puzzle is in place. Now it's time for the range and to see what is what. I'm going to try the indoor range and see if I can compare my first loads to factory 103's . Let you guys know how I did sometime this week.