Had my first test tonight with the Barnes 190 Original loaded in the .303 Savage fed through my 99H. Using new Prvi brass, H4895 and CCI200 primers, I accomplished an average of 1719FPS with 26.1gr (had one rip at 1762?), 1706FPS with 27gr, 1766FPS with 27.5gr and 1803FPS with 28gr. No pressure signs at all. I'm sure I could push it further, but I'm not really sure I need to.
I think I'll accuracy test the 28gr load, but unless it's a massive disappointment, I think a 190 at 1800FPS should be more than enough for deer at less than 125 yards.
Not recommending these powder charges as they're not book loads (at least that I found).
Cory
