Just reviewed .358 Win. Speer data, 2,888 fps with 158 gr. JHP pistol bullets over 48 gr. RL-7.
QL says 40.9 gr. RL-7 is near max with the 150 gr. CEB Raptor at 2,801 fps with just 51K psi.
Now, sometimes mono's are stiffer, have more friction/resistance down a bore. But 51K psi isn't a stretch for a .308 case in a Pre-64 action.
I'm thinking they may be leaving something on the table regarding how fast one could push a 150 Raptor out of a 22", 3 groove barrel. I was thinking closer to 3K fps. If 2,800 or such is max for the 150, don't think I need any, with 160's running around 2,892 fps @ 55K psi.
I still think Campfire velocities for those 150's could be way over 2,800. What does QL know...
DF
