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Old 09-22-2017, 10:20 AM
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Originally Posted by squirrel_slayer View Post
hodgdon has some sub load data. want to say trail boss and titegroup were the powders used. also i'd use the 55gr soft point assuming it's a flat base. if your going to run a suppressor always make sure to check for stability/keyholing before using it with your can. the shorter the bullet the better as at subsonic velocities especially in a 1:9 and slower twist stability can become an issue.
I've been looking for a subsonic/quiet load for my 17 hornet with the little 17gr vmax. JMB says it should be stable at 1000fps out of my 1:9. Wasn't a proper trial but when I got Trail Boss down to around 1350pfs MV it was keyholing at the 100yd target
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