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Here's a follow up to some loads I was working on (26 inch, 1 in 9 Rock Creek barrel). I'd like to reach 3100 fps with the 150 gr. Partition but I'm not there yet.

Bullet: Nosler 150 gr. Partition
Powder: IMR 7828 65.0 grs.
Primer: Federal 215
Case: Winchester
LOAL: 3.270 (2.744 Base to Ogive with Stoney Point)
Velocity: 3029.70 fps
ES: 38.75
SD: 14.59
Comments: Jam length 2.749 Base to Ogive with Stoney Point. Bullets seated for 0.005 bullet jump to lands

Bullet: Nosler 160 gr. Partition
Powder: Alliant Reloader 25 69.0 grs.
Primer: Federal 215
Case: Federal
LOAL: 3.285 (2.745 Base to Ogive with Stoney Point)
Velocity: 3030.59 fps
ES: 34.16
SD: 17.02