[Huntdaddy1]

I was just given this load data: 8x57 Mauser - 180gr. Nosler BT bullet, 48grs. of 4064 powder, getting 2,615 fps. from a 21" barrel with very nice accuracy. Does this sound about right ??? HD1

 

[Gil Martin]

it depends

The link below may be helpful. I would only use reloading data from a reloading manual or a trusted site. All the best...
Gil


http://data.hodgdon.com/main_menu.asp

 

[wyoman]

The Nosler site lists loads for the 180 grain BT, but only with Varget, RE-15, and IMR-4350.

 

[Gil Martin]

Reloading data

The link I posted shows a maximum of 45 grains of IMR4064 with the 180 grain Nosler BT bullet. The load you referenced of 48 grains of IMR4064 appears to be over maximum. Hope this helps. All the best...
Gil

180 GR. NOS BT IMR IMR 4064 .323" 3.020" 40.0 2259 35,400 CUP 45.0C 2538 47,800 CUp

 

[Huntdaddy1]

I thought that load looked a little hot, I just needed some more input. Thanks, HD1

 

[Gunnut45/454]

Huntdaddy1

That is 1gr over max according to Nosler #5 manual! Thats using IMR4064!!! Remember there is also a H4064? So which powder is that data from? What powder do you have? Always double check any data you get off the net with a manual!

I load 45 gr Varget with the BT's in 8x57 mm!

 

[Huntdaddy1]

Thanks for the info !!! HD1

 

[MR 8x57js]

Nosler data show 47.0 Grs of IMR-4064 for 2636 FPS