Badlands BD-2 load data

[Mike D Texas]

Loaded some of the 150 BD2's in my recently re-barreled 8 twist 24" 7 Max. Was hoping to get these up near 3200 fps, Unfortunately it seems like I have a slow barrel. Ejector marks start showing up about 2950 fps. Have tried H1000, RL23 and H4831sc. The H4831sc shows some promise. Bullets seated to 3.030 OAL (0.020 off).
Here's the H4831sc:

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60 - 2795 fps
61 - 2879 fps
62 - 2936 fps
63 - 2962 fps
64 - 3016 fps
65 - 3058 fps
66 - 3108 fps
67 - 3108 fps - Ejector mark

Looks like there's a node between 60-61 and 62-63. Too bad I'm pressured out at 66-67. Thinking I may load from 62-65 in 0.3 grain increments to see if I can find a better node. Thoughts?

I would be looking at nodes in the 64-66 range based on that target.

 

[codyadams]

I would be looking at nodes in the 64-66 range based on that target.

I concur.

 

[SheepShapeAK]

It was a productive morning at the range.

Tested some Retumbo, H1000, and 7977.

338 Norma, 1:9.3, 26" Bartlein 5R
Case: Peterson (Non Virgin)
Primer: FED 215

Bullet: 275 SBDII
Powder: IMR 7977
Charge/ Speed
83.8 / 2700
84.1/ 2663
84.4/ 2691
84.7/ 2678
85/ 2716
85.3 / DNR
85.6/ 2706
85.9/ 2738
86.2/ 2724
86.5/ 2754

Bullet: 250 SBDII
Powder: H1000
Charge/ Speed
88.2/ 2834
88.5/ 2849
88.8/ 2877
89.1/ 2906
89.4/ 2906
89.7/ 2889
90.0/ 2917
90.3/ 2915
90.6/ 2932
90.9/ 2962

Bullet: 250 SBDII
Powder: Retumbo
Charge/ Speed
90/ 2845
90.3/ 2817
90.6/ 2848
90.9/ 2889
91.2/ 2880
91.5/ 2878
91.8/ 2868
92.1/ 2936
92.4/ 2905
92.7/ 2928

 

[SheepShapeAK]

Some load data from this weekend. I'll have some 250grain SBD2 data within the month. Now that my rifle is broken in, it doesn't like the 275's like it used to. My twist is definitely too slow for the 275's at 1:9.3. Granted, I did shoot a couple sub MOA groups at the 300 yard line (barely) with the 275's, but I want them a lot tighter. Although, they didn't shoot horrible out at 1000 on Sunday, and these rounds were seated .010" further out compared to what I usually seat them at. Guess I'll have to do a seating depth test with the same charge to see if it tightens up.

Anyways, these speeds and charges might give someone a starting point. Ran H1000 and IMR 7977.

338 Norma Mag/ 26" - 1:9.3 twist Bartlein 5R
Case: Peterson (non virgin)
Primer: Fed 215
Powder: H1000
Bullet: 275 grain SBD2
COAL: 3.760"

Charge/ Speed - 5 shot string
86.76 / 2745, 2773, 2750, 2767, 2760
87 / 2740, 2741, 2744, 2751, 2745
87.24 / 2773, 2754, 2765, 2750, 2767
87.48 / 2745, 2773, 2750, 2767, 2760
87.72 / 2779, 2762, 2782, 2771, 2774

IMR 7977
Charge/ Speed - 3 shot string
86.4 / 2776, 2780, 2767
86.7 / 2794, 2796, 2768
87 / 2803, 2795, 2826
87.3 / 2809, 2820, 2827
87.6 / 2854, 2833, 2808
87.9 / 2842, 2816, 2838

 

[FEENIX]

Some load data from this weekend. I'll have some 250grain SBD2 data within the month. Now that my rifle is broken in, it doesn't like the 275's like it used to. My twist is definitely too slow for the 275's at 1:9.3. Granted, I did shoot a couple sub MOA groups at the 300 yard line (barely) with the 275's, but I want them a lot tighter. Although, they didn't shoot horrible out at 1000 on Sunday, and these rounds were seated .010" further out compared to what I usually seat them at. Guess I'll have to do a seating depth test with the same charge to see if it tightens up.

Anyways, these speeds and charges might give someone a starting point. Ran H1000 and IMR 7977.

338 Norma Mag/ 26" - 1:9.3 twist Bartlein 5R
Case: Peterson (non virgin)
Primer: Fed 215
Powder: H1000
Bullet: 275 grain SBD2
COAL: 3.760"

Charge/ Speed - 5 shot string
86.76 / 2745, 2773, 2750, 2767, 2760
87 / 2740, 2741, 2744, 2751, 2745
87.24 / 2773, 2754, 2765, 2750, 2767
87.48 / 2745, 2773, 2750, 2767, 2760
87.72 / 2779, 2762, 2782, 2771, 2774

IMR 7977
Charge/ Speed - 3 shot string
86.4 / 2776, 2780, 2767
86.7 / 2794, 2796, 2768
87 / 2803, 2795, 2826
87.3 / 2809, 2820, 2827
87.6 / 2854, 2833, 2808
87.9 / 2842, 2816, 2838

I still have a few months before I get to do anything with my .338 NMI, but you, Sir, are getting me way too excited. Thanks for sharing.

 

[jasent]

Today I went out to verify dope on my 205gr load. From my results today it looks like I'm actually getting .412 g7 over advertised .402 g7

Was only able to take it to 1005 yards today. Next outing I'll be taking them to 1960 yards

 

[sbruni]

Today I went out to verify dope on my 205gr load. From my results today it looks like I'm actually getting .412 g7 over advertised .402 g7

Was only able to take it to 1005 yards today. Next outing I'll be taking them to 1960 yards

What twist?

 

[jasent]

What twist?

1:8 @ easy 2960
At today's da it had sg of 1.75 according to AB

 

[codyadams]

Today I went out to verify dope on my 205gr load. From my results today it looks like I'm actually getting .412 g7 over advertised .402 g7

Was only able to take it to 1005 yards today. Next outing I'll be taking them to 1960 yards

Heck ya, that's good to hear. My 8 twist 30 nosler should be done any day, I'm ready for it!!!!

 

[SheepShapeAK]

I tested magpro and retumbo, however I started the retumbo too low. Started at 70gn and worked up to 73gn. 73 grains only gave me 2676. Going to have to retest retumbo and work up starting at 74gn.

Bergara 300 PRC
24" 1:9 Twist

Case: Peterson (Virgin)
Primer: Fed 215
Powder: Accurate Magpro
Bullet: 195 grain BD2

charge - speed
76.5 - 2831
76.8 - 2813
77.1 - 2832
77.4 - 2832
77.7 - 2839
80.0 - DNR
80.3 - DNR
80.6 - 2935
80.9 - 2962
81.2 - 2967
81.5 - 2970
_____________ Last four charges all had faint ejector marks and heavier bolt lift.
81.8 - 2973
82.1 - 3004
82.4 - 3041
82.7 - 3030

 

[SheepShapeAK]

338 Norma Magnum
1:9.3 twist 26" Bartlein

Case: Peterson (fired)
Primer:Fed 215
Powder: H1000
Bullet: 250 grain SBD2

Charge - Speed

89.24 - 2856
89.24 - 2844
89.24 - 2825
------------seated .005" deeper
89.24 - 2848
89.24 - 2845
89.24 - 2828
------------seated .005" deeper
89.24 - 2850
89.24 - 2845
89.24 - 2845
___________________________
90.16 - 2868
90.16 - 2885
90.16 - 2908
------------seated .005" deeper
90.16 - 2899
90.16 - 2914
90.16 - 2875
------------seated .005" deeper
90.16 - 2884
90.16 - 2910
90.16 - 2898

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Case: Peterson (fired)
Primer: Fed 215
Powder: IMR 7977
Bullet: 275 grain SBD2

Charge - Speed

87.16 - 2788
87.16 - 2776
87.16 - 2786
------------seated .005" deeper
87.16 - 2785
87.16 - 2786
87.16 - DNR
------------seated .005" deeper
87.16 - 2785
87.16 - 2797
87.16 - 2789
------------seated .005" deeper
87.16 - 2806
87.16 - 2788
87.16 - 2794
___________________________
87.3 - 2796
87.3 - 2824
87.3 - 2802
------------seated .005" deeper
87.3 - 2798
87.3 - 2786
87.3 - 2792
------------seated .005" deeper
87.3 - 2808
87.3 - 2814
87.3 - 2830
------------seated .005" deeper
87.3 - 2819
87.3 - 2826
87.3 - 2823
___________________________
87.44 - 2819
87.44 - 2828
87.44 - 2825
------------seated .005" deeper
87.44 - 2834
87.44 - 2841
87.44 - 2825
------------seated .005" deeper
87.44 - 2818
87.44 - 2835
87.44 - 2817
------------seated .005" deeper
87.44 - 2816
87.44 - 2841
87.44 - 2832

 

[codyadams]

30 nosler, 49 rounds down the tube.

205 SBDII
H1000
20" 8 twist Bartlien CFW
Suppressed with with Silencerco Harvester 30
3.805" OAL - .025" off
GM215M
virgin ADG brass

1. 79.0 - 2732
2. 80.0 - 2796
3. 81.0 - 2835
4. 81.5 - 2825
5. 82.0 - 2885
6. 82.5 - 2917
7. 83.0 - 2925
8. 83.5 - 2937
9. 84.0 - 2950
10. 84.5 - 3001

Did not hit max pressure with any of these, could have gone a little higher, but there is a good node that printed around .25" at 7-9

 

[sbruni]

30 nosler, 49 rounds down the 20" barrel.

205 SBDII
20" 8 twist Bartlien CFW
Suppressed with with Silencerco Harvester 30
3.805" OAL - .025" off
GM215M
virgin ADG brass

1. 79.0 - 2732
2. 80.0 - 2796
3. 81.0 - 2835
4. 81.5 - 2825
5. 82.0 - 2885
6. 82.5 - 2917
7. 83.0 - 2925
8. 83.5 - 2937
9. 84.0 - 2950
10. 84.5 - 3001

Did not hit max pressure with any of these, could have gone a little higher, but there is a good node that printed around .25" at 7-9

What powder?

 

[codyadams]

What powder?

H1000, sorry, updated original post.