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    Id be aiming for well over 3 k mate. I had the 130s doing 3050 in 17" tube. 2206h
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    speed aint everything mate. The loads I was using with you guys and smashing the gong every time - apart from the chain lol - in that gusty wind was 120 softpoint flat base doing 2575fps That was 370m, I only intend to use these at 250m max.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Shearer View Post
    I use 48.5 gns of H335 behind 125gn accubonds. Achieve 2295 fps with a 16" barrel. Longer barrel shouldn't be an issue with the powders mentioned as long as pressures are ok.
    Accubonds would be a bit of a waste on goats (don't need that sort of penetration) but the Sierras should be fine.
    I just realised I typoed the MV on that load. It was supposed to be 2995fps.
    Funny @Gibo didn't give me shit about that.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Timmay View Post
    I've got some 110gr TTSX's on the way, I'm aiming for around the 2800-2900 fps mark from a 21" tube, what powder should try?
    I have on hand: 2209, 2208, 2206H & 2213sc
    Quote Originally Posted by Timmay View Post
    speed aint everything mate. The loads I was using with you guys and smashing the gong every time - apart from the chain lol - in that gusty wind was 120 softpoint flat base doing 2575fps That was 370m, I only intend to use these at 250m max.
    I think you can discount the first two powders as too slow for that weight projectile.

    Speed is everything with non fragmenting projectiles if useing on game, however if you want slow use trail boss and barely wobble the gongs till your hearts content
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    Might have a look at some 2207? Cheers Veit.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Gibo View Post
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    I'm still gonna load em for 28-900 fps mate

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    Do what ya want, youre gona anyway

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    Also dont see much point buying 2207 if youve got 2206 there
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    Quote Originally Posted by Gibo View Post
    Also dont see much point buying 2207 if youve got 2206 there
    Powder equivalents, ADI Powders Handloaders' Guide

    http://www.adi-powders.com.au/handlo...ning_rates.asp

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    Quote Originally Posted by Timmay View Post
    From your mouth....speed isnt everything

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    I used to get some stonking velocities from BL-C(2) (ball powder) with 125 grain Remington sp's
    Remington Bullets 30 Cal (308 Diameter) 125 Grain Pointed Soft Point
    They achieved at least 3000fps out of the L1A1 and were devastating on everything. They blew big holes in goats. I have a few left but they seem to be only limited production now and hard to get.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Barefoot View Post
    I thought ADI originally made 2206 for the 308, and as 2206H is a smidgen slower it would be perfect
    It is, especially with 125 gr bullets.
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