I IceSniper Well-Known Member Joined Mar 23, 2004 Messages 112 Location Australia May 30, 2006 #1 I just recieved two boxes of lapua 155gr scenars for my .308 Win. Now, i just wanted to know if it's safe to use normal 155gr load data for these since the bearing surface is so long?
I just recieved two boxes of lapua 155gr scenars for my .308 Win. Now, i just wanted to know if it's safe to use normal 155gr load data for these since the bearing surface is so long?
D Dave King Well-Known Member Joined May 3, 2001 Messages 2,366 May 30, 2006 #2 I started on the low end for 155gr bullets as they do have about the same bearing surface as a 175SMK. The BC seems correct and they fly well for my, I also use them in my 300WSM. Take care when seating them as they "ring" easily when seating due to the hollow front / unsupported ogive area.
I started on the low end for 155gr bullets as they do have about the same bearing surface as a 175SMK. The BC seems correct and they fly well for my, I also use them in my 300WSM. Take care when seating them as they "ring" easily when seating due to the hollow front / unsupported ogive area.
I IceSniper Well-Known Member Joined Mar 23, 2004 Messages 112 Location Australia May 30, 2006 #3 Thanks dave /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smirk.gif
