Just got back from the range. Using new Norma brass, the 60 grain .228 bullet and H4895
22.0 - 2498 fps SD 31
23.0 - 2613 fps SD 5
24.0 - 2742 fps SD 17
The case head expansion on the 24.0 load was about .415", the case was new and started at .410". Easy extraction, nice rounded primer, and no primer set back on any of the loads. The case shoulders (headspace) on the new unfired brass was 1.441" using the Hornady "A" bushing, after firing with the 24.0 they were about 1.460". Max in my gun is about 1.464 - 1.465. Groups at 50 yards with tang site were just under an inch. I imagine this will get better now that the brass is fire formed and after I experiment with seating depth.
