In addition, i believe its pretty worthless to rely on velocity to determine if your load is at max. This powder meters better than all the other powders i have used. I have read that 36 grains is somewhat near max load but i just wanted to verify. Oct 05, 2009 imr 8208 xbr load data now online the hodgdon reloading center site has been updated to include imr 8208 xbr load data for 41 cartridges. Would this powder, imr 8208, be suitable to use when reloading for gas operated rifles, such as the m1 garand. I was wondering if anyone has had experiences pro or con with the. From early reports, this is an exceptional new propellant that may change the way the game is played in shortrange benchrest. Uniformity from shot to shot that translates into tack driving accuracy, cartridge after cartridge, and velocities that equal or exceed all competitive propellants. First chris confirmed that adi australian defense industries ltd. Imr 8208 xbr is an accuratemetering, super shortgrained extruded rifle powder was designed expressly for match, varmint, and ar sniper cartridges.
Take aim at rifle reloading data hodgdon reloading. From what i have read of posts on the powder seems to have a serious lot to lot variance between the experimental lots and the commercial lots, at least when used in the 6ppc. I recently read some good things about imr 8208 xbr and was particularly drawn to the. This accuratemetering, extruded rigle powder has supershort grains designed expressly for match, varmint, and arstyle sniper rifle cartridges. Hodgdon powder, imr powder and winchester powder expressly disclaim any and all warranties with respect to any and all products sold or distributed by them, the safety or suitability thereof, or the results obtained including, without limitation, any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose andor any. Best accuracy in my ar was slightly above the listed max, which is why i am not listing the charge. October 5th, 2009 imr 8208 xbr load data available online. The powder also offers easy and accurate metering because of the short grains and is designed specifically for ar sniper, match, and varmint. Anybody load imr 8208 xbr i just got the 2010 hodgdon reloading manual magazine and they have an article in it on a seminew powder thats 8208 xbr. Using bullets from barnes tsx fb, sierra sp, sinterfire, speer hp, nosler bt, nosler etip, sierra hpbt, hornady sp, barnes ttsx bt, speer sp, hornady btsp, swift sp, hornady amax. Then youll need to input the rifle cartridge of your choice. Imr legendary powders imr imr8208xbr imr 8208 xbr match. I couldnt find any loading data for this powder imr 8208 xbr with. Most search results turn up threads from 2010 when it first became availble.
Less than moa accuracy from 18 wilson combat spc ii barrel. I believe the problem to be inconsistent metering in the powder measure. Ive tried benchmark and imr 8208 xbr for 223 remington loads and they didnt beat rl15 for me. I shot 3 rounds earlier this week as a reduced load in the new ar300wsm a friend. I just got the 2010 hodgdon reloading manual magazine and they have an article in it on a seminew powder thats 8208 xbr. New hodgdon reloading guide available daily bulletin. Speed was around 3500 at 15 feet from muzzle 20 inch barrel.
October 3rd, 2009 hodgdon releases impressive new imr 8208 xbr powder. In the line of fine propellants by imr, this powder is the latest. Welcome to the predator masters forums be sure to visit the main predator master website at. My hornady handbook of cartridge reloading 8th edition does not list imr8208 for use in any. Imr powder 8208 xbr rifle powder is loaded with features. I shot 3 rounds earlier this week as a reduced load in the new ar300wsm a friend made up those rounds. Wood stock, solid pilot reamer and shilen barrel 223 remington is a great cartridge that doesnt get the recognition it. Using the hodgdon on line 223 data, i worked up using win brass, sierra 69 gr bthp, rem 7 12, and imr8208 xbr.
I got some imr 8208 xbr powder yesterday, and have loaded up some test loads for accuracy. Its supposed to be similar to the old 8208 powder and give excellent accuracy. Could you repost your results or how you like it after you try out the imr 8208 xbr, ive been looking into that powder for my 22250 and 243. Just curious what 8208 loads others are using and what velocity you are getting. I tried sierra 107s over xbr 29 grains, and got very similar groups, less than an inch, but not quite what i was hoping for. As a medium burn speed propellant, xbr is ideally suited for cartridges like the 223 remington5. Be it sniper, varmint or match competition, imr 8208 xbr has no equal.
Anyone have any other data for the 8208 xbr powder. Using bullets from hornady sp, sierra sp, speer hp, nosler etip, nosler bt, sierra hpbt, hornady gmx, sierra spbt, hornady hpbt, hornady btsp, speer sp, nosler ab, hornady amax, hornady jrn. Check hodgdons website for data for your cartridge. For my 270 winchester, i consider imr 8208 xbr the cats meow. Imr 8208 xbr smokeless reloading powders bass pro shops. If you spend money on any gunrelated print publication this spring, we recommend you pick up the hodgdon 2017 reloading manual. While i was loading up a series of bullets i tried 2 different grain weights and one different case mfg for testing of initial pressure. I got a really good price on some hornady 55s and got a little better performance than with the montanas, but was still hunting for sub moa from a progressive press. I currently reload for my mini 14, using sierra matchking otm 77gr bullets, with a charge of 24gr. Chris confirmed that the powders distinctive qualities are temp stability in an ultrawide temperature range and a very broad accuracy window.
In the same session my h322 loads was spot on with their data so the 8208 result is strange. I am going to be using it in a 22250 behind a 50 grain v max with a cci 200 primer. Imr 8208 xbr the latest in the versatile imr line of fine propellants, this accurate metering, super short grained extruded rifle powder was designed expressly for match, varmint, and ar sniper cartridges. Then select your bullet weight, powder manufacturer and powder type. Review of imr 8208 xbrhogdons new benchrest powder by. Imr 8208 xbr smokeless powder 8 lbs by imr powder product overview midsouth offers imr 8208 xbr smokeless powder 8 lbs. Review of imr 8208 xbrhogdons new benchrest powder by james mock. Imr 8208 xbr where no target is too small is a remarkably advanced technology propellant perfected for the greatest match, varmint and sniper rounds known today223 remington 5. Rifle was a 700 sps, completely stock except for a jewell trigger. Imr 8208 xbr load data available online daily bulletin. Its supposed to be very accurate and temperature insensative.
Got a pound of imr 8208 xbr and loaded rounds of 300wsm, 308win, 6. Was just wondering if anybody was using this powder in. This is a discussion on imr8208 xbr powder within the handloading techniques forums, part of the technical category. There are a bunch of imr 8208s out there that have a wide range of burning rates.
If youre unsure, or just want options, check as many boxes as youd like. Imr imr8208xbr imr 8208 xbr matchvarmintar sniper rifle powder 8 lbs 1 bottle imr 8208 xbr the latest in the versatile imr line of fine propellants, this accurate metering, super short grained extruded rifle powder was designed expressly for match, varmint, and ar sniper cartridges. As far as i can tell, these two generally rule the lighter weights, with perhaps hodgdon leverevolution topping the charts for the 123grain class although the. Imr 8208 xbr powder is a super short grained, extruded powder that meters very well. I bought a couple of pounds shortly after it was made available to us mere mortals. Ive been reloading since 1974 and have always followed the reloading manuals. Walt was contacted by the folks at thunderbird cartridge company to see if the 8208 that they bought had any application for benchrest shooting. For a barrel with 20 rounds down it, i wasnt unhappy with that. Does anyone have anything to report about this new imr 8208 xbr powder. I was wondering if anyone has had experiences pro or con with the 32 grainers and this new powder. Custom 2506 reloaded bullets hornady sst imr powder. Feb 21, 2017 custom 2506 reloaded bullets hornady sst imr powder.
Hodgdon releases impressive new imr 8208 xbr powder daily. Imr 8208 xbr works very well with ssts and nosler bts. I would like to ask if others have used this powder, and what type of range results they may have. I have been using h335 with good success, but am always open to trying something else. So, i like imr 8208 xbr but not for 223 remington loads. Here you can ask questions or make comments about the article.
Ideally suited for cartridges like the 223 remington5. If youre not having signs of high pressure, then youre not at your max. Loading 223 60 gr nosler ballistic tip using imr 8208 xbr. Discussion in handloading and reloading started by atblis, jan 12, 2012. The published max is what the publishers of the reloading manual got with their gun, primers, lot of powder, etc. Mar 22, 2016 new rifle powder imr 8208 xbr virtuovice. Buy the imr 8208 xbr smokeless reloading powders and more quality fishing, hunting and outdoor gear at bass pro shops. It also meters better than any other powder ive tried. Found very little load data at the hodgdon website for what im using 52 grain bthp and 55 grain nosler bullets link below.
Sorry im new to posting anyone using imr 8208 xbr to load 223 nosler 60 gr ballistic tip. Imr 8208 xbr is insensitive to temperature change to deliver max velocities and tack driving accuracy. Review of imr 8208 xbrhogdons new benchrest powder. Imr 8208 xbr has been out for a few years now but there doesnt seem to be much load info out there. Mar 17, 2012 got a pound of imr 8208 xbr and loaded rounds of 300wsm, 308win, 6. What started as a small dream has become a multimillion dollar international business selling ammunition, reloading supplies and accessories. The powder is smokeless, insensitive to hot and cold temperatures, yields maximum velocities, and delivers absolute accuracy. Imr 8208 xbr smokeless reloading powder is perfect for.
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