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I can get TAC velocity, or pretty close with X-Term and RL-7.
The .358 Win case capacity can get critical. I like the bullet to touch powder with no air space. Probably doesn’t matter, but us Loony types can get a tad squirrelly. Ya reckon??
I chose RL-7 over X-Terminator because groups were slightly tighter with the 178 gr Shock Hammer. TAC is a great choice. I just don’t like to crunch powder when I seat bullets. Does it make a difference? Probably not.
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I hear you, I'd rather not compress which is why I tried Xterminator myself. I was going to mention RL7, I was getting 2700 fps and good accuracy with the 180 in mine, I may need to work some more with it.
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I have had zero issues with compressed load in a number of rounds.
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Gunner500 had mentioned RL-10, so I tried it. Just didn’t get the accuracy I got with X-Term and RL-7.
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TAC was third most accurate in my rifle.
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Thanks again to all. Tac question Does it need a MAGNUM large rifle powder ? The IMR powders all call out regular large rifle primer. Thanks
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TAC, i-4895, 3031, Varget, 4064 have all worked well in my 358. Havent chrono'd any of them but TAC has worked with every bullet Ive tried.
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Thanks again to all. Tac question Does it need a MAGNUM large rifle powder ? The IMR powders all call out regular large rifle primer. Thanks IIRC, it’s been reported that Ramshot powder does well with mag primers. I use mag primers with those powders. I’d suggest trying both and let your rifle tell you. Agree, std primers with IMR. DF
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Good information. Always looking at the loads for 358. I’ve used 4064 and 3031 in my Ruger Hawkeye. 3031 seems to work best for me.
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