39 gr Sierra Blitzkings and Reloder 10X

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Kingcrawler
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Re: 39 gr Sierra Blitzkings and Reloder 10X

Post by Kingcrawler »

The 24.8 gr charge was also the sweet spot for me using the 39 gr. BK. I would probably keep heading to max load if I were you .1 grain at a time to see if it may tighten up even a little more. (Keeping an eye on pressures of course)
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Re: 39 gr Sierra Blitzkings and Reloder 10X

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Kingcrawler, according to Sierra's fifth edition reloading manual max load for 39 gr Blitzkings using 10X is 24.4 grains. Did you notice any signs of over pressurization?
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Re: 39 gr Sierra Blitzkings and Reloder 10X

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No pressure signs in my rifle at all but that may or may not be the case in yours. I was also under the impression that the max charge was 25.1 for that load.
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Re: 39 gr Sierra Blitzkings and Reloder 10X

Post by Tokimini »

Your right King. I just found 25.1 listed as max on line. I guess Sierra getting a bit chicken in it's old age, or else it's a miss print.
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