Thread: The 8x60 S

And here is the prediction for your 45 gn of 760 load:

Cartridge : 8 x 60 S
Bullet : .323, 150, Hornady SP 3232
Useable Case Capaci: 66.315 grain H2O = 4.306 cm³
Cartridge O.A.L. L6: 3.291 inch = 83.59 mm
Barrel Length : 24.0 inch = 609.6 mm
Powder : Winchester 760

Predicted data by increasing and decreasing the given charge,
incremented in steps of 2.0% of nominal charge.
CAUTION: Figures exceed maximum and minimum recommended loads !

Step Fill. Charge Vel. Energy Pmax Pmuz Prop.Burnt B_Time
% % Grains fps ft.lbs psi psi % ms


+00.0 70 45.00 2091 1456 18956 5795 71.5 1.662

The load/velocity "match goes some way to validating the rest of the table above. I'd be very careful about working up but the 8x60S is no pussycat! And 760 suits it well.