Just an update on my testing out new loads for my recently acquired Browning FN Safari with a 22 inch barrel. This time I will not try to import my reloading table. My most recent 3006 tests with WW brass, WLR primer and the Hornady 165 Interlock Bullet:

Varget Powder @ 52 Grains = 2900 FPS; Estimated Pressure: 61,412 PSI
Varget Powder @ 52.5 Grs. = 2917 FPS; Estimated Pressure: 62,002 PSI
Varget Powder @ 53.0 Grs. = 2945 FPS; Estimated Pressure: 62,593 PSI

I settled on the 52 grain load as it gave me the best accuracy at 1 inch at 100 yards. This load also gave the least standard deviation of 23 FPS over the other 2 loads. This is the load I will use in this fall's hunt.

DEEdmonton

Terrific info! I love to see data with a standard dev calculated. Keep it up and when you get your info submit it to the load database


-DallanC