I immagine i could start with a light 243 load and work up but didnt. What you did was use existing data for similar cartirdges to extrapolate a load. Alliant just recently sent me load data for rl7 and heavy bullets for my. New hornady reloading manual offered in ebook format daily. This is another of the spherical powders hodgdon powder company and hornady manufacturing introduced to answer the frequently. Then select your bullet weight, powder manufacturer and powder type. Hornady manufacturing company develops and publishes reloading data for the handbook of cartridge reloading. You can take screen shots and save your favorite load recipes as image files. So i thought i would post my first results with the superformance and 208 amax out of my tikka t3 lite. Two three shot groups measured under 12 at 100 yards, but i have not chronographed the load yet.
The superformance powder that hodgdon sells is one particular burn rate that does well in some short magnum cartridges along with some others that are listed in their load data and also in the latest editions of the hornady handbook of cartridge reloading. I called hornady to get starting loads and they were less than helpful and rather abbreviated in their response. Three ways to get the hornady handbook of cartridge reloading. The superformance powder that hodgdon sells is one particular burn rate that does well in some short magnum cartridges along with some others, which are listed in their load data and also in the latest editions of the hornady handbook of cartridge reloading. However, in my experience i have actually emailed powder manufacturers asking for load data so that i could use up some powders that i didnt use up for firearms i sold.
I have chronographed this load in two rifles, a remington model 722 and a remington model 81, and can vouch for the fact that the claims of higher velocity are true. I have been to the hodgdon web site and the hornady web wite but no reload data for the 260 yet. Oct 21, 2019 media center hornady launches free reloading app. Hornady load data with superformance ammunition load. Dave emary and joe thielen both working at hornady at the time would end up partnering together.
Hodgdon, imr, and winchester smokeless propellants. If they cannot come close to the published superformance velocities, theyll tell you, flat out. Never mix any two powders regardless of type, brand, or source. Hornady 10th edition handbook of cartridge reloading. I did not see any surprises when looking at the data where superformance morphed from one end of the burn spectrum to the other. Superformance burns similar to h4831 from what i can tell. Hornadys new superformance squeezes an extra 100 to 200 fps out of the. Hodgdon superformance is a spherical powder that might very well help you up the velocity of your favorite bullet. I will be using seirra, hornady and nosler in my load development. Not a lot of load data out there yet that i have found. I started about 5gn lower and worked up until started seeing pressure signs.
Take aim at rifle reloading data hodgdon reloading. Why is there not any load data for superformance powder in. Hodgdon is pretty tight lipped with load data and this powder, for some reason. Here is the only load data i found that was published by hodgdon, but it doesnt have any. Hornady superformance using the same style of bullet hornady eld match. You can now select multiple options under a cartridge or shell, to quickly compare a couple bullet or shot weights. With h414 ive learned to only use magnum primersbut in my superformance loads the magnum primers were not an improvement. The superformance powder we can buy is also not the same as whats in the factory rounds so no point stripping down a round and weighing the powder. Hodgdon describes it as being a spherical powder that can provide velocities well in excess of 100 fps over the fastest published handloads. By clicking the i agree button, i understandaccept and will agree to abide by the precautions and warnings outlined above. Which ios why you dont see any data for it specifically in. Hodgdons doesnt publish any data for this powder that im aware of. According to hornady, the superformance line of ammunition uses ultraprogressive propellants to achieve velocities that are unattainable with conventional propellants.
Targeted velocities are well in excess of 100 fps over the best published handloads and even larger gains over factory ammunition. I did have to chuck the neck sizing mandrel in a drill and polish it down a small fraction of an inch. It is way to slow for the 308, so you will never find tested data for the 308. Firearm discussion and resources from ar15, ak47, handguns and more. I need load data for 6mm 95 and 100 grain bullets using superformance powder and 7mm 08 using 9 and 140 grain bullets. Dave and joe started by taking a look at the best components and cartridge designs that were available at the time. The group bottomright is a five shots fired with a load of 51 grains of superformance. Id be interested in trying it with my favorite 168 gr. This target was shot with topleft five shots using charge weights between 46 and 50 grains of superformance. Looking at load data for superformance on the hodgdon site, it is a consistently slower burning powder relative to h4350, as an example when comparing the 22250, 243 win, 3006 springfield, 300 wsm. Hodgdon, imr and winchester powders neither assume nor authorize any person to assume for it any liability in connection with the use of any product or data. Nov 24, 2009 november 24th, 2009 hornadys emary shares superformance ammo secrets.
In my last bench topics column, i mentioned that you can contact hodgdon if youre looking for a handload to match hornady factory superformance ballistics. Just go bang and shoot clays at 100 yards or something for a youngster to learn on. Publisher cannot accept responsibility for errors in published load data. I would like to load some 32g hornady vmax with hodgdon superformance. According to hornady the superformance powder is not what is used in superformance ammo. This is another of the spherical powders hodgdon powder company and hornady manufacturing introduced to answer the frequently asked reloading question. What calibers can i hand load or reload with hodgdon. Information can be more readily updated with ebooks. You must be logged in to vote 0 you must be logged in to vote 4 years ago. The problem with superformance powder and ammo is that somewhere, somehow, somebody told the world that superformance powder is the same powder used in hornady superformance ammo.
Recommended powder c compressed load 2 85grain mpg tacrrlp sectional density. The 3006 is not the 35 whelen and the loading data is not interchangeable. Cant explain it but magnum primers 50fps slower every time. Hornady superformance 7mm08 and a missouri whitetail. Hodgdon dont have any data for the 270 using superformance powder. Using bullets from sierra hp, speer sp, hornady hp, barnes xfb, barnes tsx, hornady sp, sierra bt, swift sp, nosler part, barnes jrn.
Although superformance produces more recoil than custom it rapidly drops to at or below custom recoil levels on the back side of the curve, showing its efficient burn out characteristics. Dec 12, 2011 the published load data rates a max load velocity at around 3,450 fps which is a good deal faster than any other powder ive used. Thats why they dont list load data for every cartridge. Then, i go over to the hodgdon site and see this new superperformance powder added to their loading data for only certain cartridges. Nov 02, 2015 i need load data for 6mm 95 and 100 grain bullets using superformance powder and 7mm 08 using 9 and 140 grain bullets. Nosler reloading forum view topic hodgdon superformance. Hornady 143gr eldx loaded with superformance in ruger. I reload my 06ai with superformance and 165 hornady sst interlock with a magnum primer and 66. Hornady reloading handbook description the 10th edition hornady handbook of cartridge reloading features over 1,000 pages of reloading data, techniques, and bullet information. Get hornady reloading manual 9th edition pdf file for free from our online library pdf file. Have some left over from when i had a 300 wsm and id like to use it up in a 708 if possible. Recommended powder c compressed load 5 105grain match burner sectional density. Towards this goal, ive taken data for the same class of factory ammunition.
Powderi velocity g 2700 2800 2900 2950 3000 3050 3100. Like the hardcover and ebook versions, the new hornady reloading app provides. I used the online hodgdon reloading data center to obtain maximum i chose to stick with a varmint weight bullet. Do any of you gentlemen have any starting load data for a. Hodgdon basic reloading manual 2019 pdf lhs germany. Hornadys emary shares superformance ammo secrets daily. By clicking the i agree button, i understandaccept and will agree to abide by the precautions and warnings outlined below. Im trying to shrink some 200 yard groups, squeak a few more fps ot of a new barrel. Lhsgermany is not responsible for the content of any site or page linked to from this site. I started out at 68gr and ended up at 71 12 gr with all 3 bullets touching.
Weve improved the filtering on desktop, allowing you to retrieve data for your materials faster. Three powder reloading manuals in one reload data from three powder companies is included in this one reloading manual. Hodgdons position appears to be that if they havent published superformance load data for a particular cartridge, then the superformance powder doesnt provide advantages over other hodgdon powders in that cartridge. Hand loading manuals and reduced load data this page contains links to our secure tbr server allowing readers to download pdf load data manuals. To reload, i use a lee neck collet sizer and the dead length bullet seater. Superformance powder load data modern sporting rifle. All the data that you know and love is still here, but now its easier to use and accessible on your mobile devices. Hornady 95 grain sst load data free pdf file sharing. Some folks are experimenting on their own, but of course that can be dangerous. The latest 10th edition of the hornady handbook of cartridge reloading is now available as a digital ebook. Not much can live on the difference, as they say, but if the. The light recoil and adaptability of the efficient 6. The superformance powder that hodgdon sells is one particular burn rate that does well in some short magnum cartridges along with some others, which are listed in their load data and also in the latest editions of the. Hodgdons data sheets on their web site are now listing load data for the 3006 and superformance powder.
Can i buy the powder used in the hornady superformance factory ammunition. Superformance powder design allows loads to be custom tailored to any cartridge, bullet weight and type, achieving unheard of performance levels. The load gave an amazing 2752 fps in the remington 722 24inch barrel. Here are the links to download the reloading handbook. Hornady manufacturing company develops and publishes reloading data for the. For the most comprehensive up to date reload data, including the most recent new caliber introductions, go to. The hodgdon reloading data center is new and improved. The published load data rates a max load velocity at around 3,450 fps which is a good deal faster than any other. You must agree to the terms below before continuing. Heres a link to the hodgdon page, which in turn has a link to the hodgdon superformance load data.
I got data for the 243 off reloadersnest forum, any data from there you use at your own risk. I am in a lead free area so i chose the barnes 80 gr. Hornady recently announced its new line of superformance hunting ammo. With hornadys introduction of the superformance line of ammunition, which is claimed to be 100 to 200 fps faster than conventional. Superformance leverevolution hodgdon the gun powder people. I thought id report on my initial results using hodgdon superformance powder and the. Superformance has a burn rate slower than the 4831s. New hornady reloading manual offered in ebook format. Rifle reloading data 1 of the wide range of bullet weights available in 6.
I usually start just off published maximum with the barnes as it seems to like being driven hard. If youre unsure, or just want options, check as many boxes as youd like. Data is listed for most popular rifle, pistol, and shotshell cartridges. Hodgdon superformance the firearms forum the buying. Superformance has made the 3006ai all worth it, i just ordered another 8lb jug of it for this one gun. Never substitute any smokeless powder for black powder or any black powder substitute. Imo superformance powder is too slow for the whelensimple as that. Hornady uses commercialgrade superformance powders of varying burn rates and also blends powders to offer a full line of superformance cartridges. This video shows my load workup with the 143gr eldx with hodgen superformance powder in my ruger precision rifle. Then using that same 270 win rifle, the superformance ammo gave an average of 3075 fps. They are sold loaded on the shelf at the local sporting goods store. Welcome to the new reloading data center hodgdon reloading.
Jan 28, 2017 new hornady reloading manual offered in ebook format. Grand island, ne the hornady handbook of cartridge reloading the most comprehensive and trusted reloading reference for decades, is now available in app form on apple and android stores. The powder available is not the same as used in all superformance ammo. Hornady launches free reloading app hornady manufacturing. Although this may indeed be true in cartridges that use slower powers like 4831 is is most defiantly not true for cartridges that use fast powder. As an example, the 300 wsm from a 24 barrel using max loading. These manuals are not to be confused with my own book the practical guide to reloading. That done i used the superformance load with 210m and 215m primers. Hodgdon announces new upgraded hodgdon load data center. 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. Is there any load data for this powder or is it not recommended. Occasionally, we will temporarily publish load data on this page when a bullet becomes available and is not yet listed in the latest edition of the handbook. Superformance delivers striking velocities in cartridges like the 22250 remington, 243 winchester and 300 winchester short magnum.