OzFclass

Hi guys,

I have purchased a Mk4 303 to use in my clubs annual Commando 300y shoot in march. I was given a 2208 load on the range one day but forgot what it was so i was wondering if anyone can give me load data to make the 174gr SMK have the same velocity/trajectory as the military ammo?

I set up a dummy round to the length of the magazine as i was told this was the best way to do it. I have 2206H, 2208, 2209 on hand as i was planning to load a few round to shoot on the weekend. If no one had any ideas i will just work up top a max load of 2208 as it give me the 2500fps i am aiming for.

This will also be my first attempt at using peep sights so it will be interesting to say the least.

Seddo,
I'm using 40grns of 2208 behind a 174 Hornady FMJBT for SSAA military rifle and that load regulates pretty well in my No4 Mk1, my rifle has a 2 groove barrel and seems to like 2208 a lot have previously used 2206 & 2206H with acceptable results but it seems to prefer 2208.

Rgds Bill

Thanks Bill, I will load some up and see how they go on the weekend.

I'm using 42.1 gns 2208 in my 303,

and that duplicates the Factory PMC 174gn Sierra

John

thanks John,

Now i will load up a few different charges between 40gr and 42gr 2208.

I have used 40 and 41grains of 2208 also 45 grains of 2209. Remember you are shooting 300 yards,there is no need for bone-crunching loads.Pleased to see you having a practice,more than once I have seen people unable to get a hit because the rifle hasn`t been fired in years and since that time sights have been swapped and replaced.
Enjoy yourself.
Mike.