Well, seeing as how I just found this thread, guess I should add to this, heres my data:
Rifle: Savage 16FLHSS
24" factory barrel 1 in 10
rifle basix trigger
Weaver 3-15x50 EMDR
Remington Brass
CCI LRM Primers
208gr. Hornady A-max
2.950" OAL
Reloader 19
66gr. = 2797fps average, 17 ES, .54 MOA
67gr. = 2815fps average, 15 ES, .51 MOA
68gr. = 2851fps average, 22 ES, .58 MOA
69gr. = 2884fps average, 20 ES, .61 MOA
Reloader 17
64gr. = 2879fps average, 4 ES, .74 MOA
65gr. = 2928fps average, 15 ES, .64 MOA
66gr. = 2968fps average, 8 ES, .53 MOA
My chronograph I have found to give numbers about 15-20fps lower than what is actually the case, I am going to do load development between 65.5gr. and 66gr. of Reloader 17; I believe there is an a good accuracy node there. 66gr. was my max load, gave me slight pressure signs, and I was shooting in 110 degree weather, so that is where I am setting my max at. I believe the accuracy node is probably going to be 65.7gr. with a MV of about 2960-2970fps after adding on the extra velocity lost with the chrono.
I'm also going to test 230gr. Berger OTM's with Reloader 17, I did a test with Reloader 19 and got a bit over 2600fps, so I am certain I can achieve 2700fps with Reloader 17.
