Thread: .303 loads

Originally Posted by Carlsen Highway

OK I am going to try 2209 and see how I get on.

I use 43.5gr 2209 behind a 216gr RN and get 2076fps out of a 16 inch barrel. For a 180gr pill the ADI hand book says between 44 and 48gr to get between 2300-2500fps. They use a 24in barrel and as a (very) approximate guide, drop 50fps per inch of barrel length under that if yours is shorter.