IMR 8208xbr powder

[Gube]

Has anybody tried this new powder out yet? I've heard some outstanding reviews on it and looks like it should be a real winner for the 204. I checked up on some of our local suppliers and they said it will probably be at least 6 months to a year before we see any of it out here.
That's okay cuz that will give me some time to "burn up" about 25 lbs of assorted powders that I have on hand.

Hodgdon powder's big news is IMR8028. This a powder that is supposed to bring temperature stability to a new level. It's designed for the smaller to medium centrefires ranging from 204 Ruger to the 308 Win. They said that in a 308 with Temp extremes from -20 F to 165 F there was only 17 fps of difference. For the 204 shooters they are listing a recipe of 29.0 gr of 8208, 32 gr Hornady V-Max, Fed 205M primer and a COL of 2.250 as producing 4130 fps. If that's realistic it's no slouch in the speed department either.

[jo191145]

Gube

From what I've seen don't believe its as stabile in temps as they claim. In limited testing in a 6ppc its not. Great accuracy and a fairly wide window but velocitys do not remain stagnant in temp differentials.

In the 204 I ran one Audette ladder. With 32bks it was'nt hard to broach 4300fps. Accuracy? not with the barrel I tested. This stinkin barrel is being a real drag to get shooting. Only pill that I've found that works in it is the short 34 Dogtown. I think its a 16 twist masquerading as a 12 Wish I had more info for ya but so far thats it.

[Orion2see]

I bought two 8 LB kegs of it and plan to try it soon in my .204, .22-250, and 6MM BR rifles. MY first tasking will be to compare it directly to my tried and true .204 load of 27.5 H4895 - 39 gr. SBK. I'll compare using powder as the only variable to see how it stacks up in my custom .204 and will report back here when I am finished. I have high hopes for this powder. If the brench rest circuit boys are using it, you can bet it is a good powder!