HODGDON BENCHMARK AND VARGET RIFLE POWDERS

Loads were tested in a Steyr SSG .308 Win calibre rifle. The velocity was measured using a CED M2 chronograph., Posted in Ammunition

As the name implies, Benchmark Extreme Extruded propellant was developed for precision cartridges. As such, it is ideally suited for bench rest and small varmint cartridges like the 6mm PPC, 22 PPC, 6mm BR, .223 Remington and .222 Remington. Additionally, it performs well with match bullets in 308 Winchester, especially the 150 – 155 grain versions. With small, easy metering granules it will flow easily through powder measurers. A good choice for loading .22 center fire and .30 caliber rifles.

A Steyr SSG .308

12May

IPSC Production and Standard Loads

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The following 9mm and .40 calibre loads were assembled using Hodgdon Tite Group and HP38 and Accurate No. 2 and No. 5 powders. The bullets used were Frontier 9mm 125 grain FMJ round nose and .40 180 grain FMJ bullets. They were tested in a 9mm CZ75 SP01 Shadow and a .40 STI Executive. The velocities were recorded using a CED Millennium M2 Chronograph. As well as being suitable of IPSC competition, they are also suitable for regular range days.