Anyone using .308 165 GR Hornady SST????

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Anyone using .308 165 GR Hornady SST????

Post by petemacsydney » 29 Nov 2014, 7:47 pm

Hi

I Just bought 100 X .308 165 GR Hornady SST pills to give them a go.

I'm interested to know what your experiences are and what your specs/powder load is.

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Re: Anyone using .308 165 GR Hornady SST????

Post by headspace » 29 Nov 2014, 8:08 pm

G'day mate,
I'm using Hornady 165gnInterlocks in my 308. I'm using Winchester brass exclusively, CCI LR primers and 45.5gn 2208 powder. We chronographed 4 loads before the muzzle blast blew the top "sails" off and they averaged 2,740fps. I can get 3 rounds in well under an inch at 100m. The rifle is a Howa with a 22inch fluted barrel ina Boyd's classic laminated stock.
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Post by yoshie » 29 Nov 2014, 8:48 pm

I use the 150s in my 30-06
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Post by handofcod » 29 Nov 2014, 9:57 pm

44gr 2208 with lapua brass and fiocchi primers. Well under 1MOA but no idea of muzzle velocity though...
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Re: Anyone using .308 165 GR Hornady SST????

Post by petemacsydney » 30 Nov 2014, 7:40 pm

thx peeps, still loading my test rounds, but have some 46 and some 45 grain loaded so far and plan to put them down range next weekend.

i find the bullet length a bit random with these SST's. Nosler Custom comps have much less variance. for the price i expected greater consistency...
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Post by Lorgar » 02 Dec 2014, 10:39 am

150gr SST's with 46gr 2208 shot 0.76" in my Ruger. 4 shot group.

Obviously accurate, and performance on game was more than enough.
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Post by Lorgar » 02 Dec 2014, 10:41 am

petemacsydney wrote:i find the bullet length a bit random with these SST's. Nosler Custom comps have much less variance. for the price i expected greater consistency...


Hmm, I never found that.

Are the tips maybe damaged or bent... I only went through a few boxes but found them all to be good.
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Post by Tiiger » 02 Dec 2014, 10:42 am

petemacsydney wrote:i find the bullet length a bit random with these SST's. Nosler Custom comps have much less variance. for the price i expected greater consistency...


You're comparing a match to a hunting bullet there though.

The SST are more about damage on target than hair splitting accuracy don't forget.
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Post by sbd3927 » 02 Dec 2014, 11:05 am

From what I've read, measuring from the tip isn't that accurate anyhow.

I'm going to fiddle with using a spent 22 rimfire casing to measure from the ogive, it would probably be even better with a few taps on a projectile to flare the rimfire case.

Another idea is to use some five minute epoxy to mirror image a projectile and something that slips onto the vernier, then drill centre of epoxy mirror image to make it measure from ogive.

Hopefully I'll find time to play with that today.
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Post by Carter » 02 Dec 2014, 6:44 pm

sbd3927 wrote:From what I've read, measuring from the tip isn't that accurate anyhow.

I'm going to fiddle with using a spent 22 rimfire casing to measure from the ogive, it would probably be even better with a few taps on a projectile to flare the rimfire case.


Correct.

Factory tips are all over the shop which is why measuring from the tip isn't ideal. The seating stem in reloading dies push from the ogive and not the tip so a batch of hand loads will be consistent, but from batch to batch you can get changes in COAL if you're measuring from the tip each time.
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Re: Anyone using .308 165 GR Hornady SST????

Post by MrClark » 03 Dec 2014, 7:00 pm

Ive been using these and the interbond 165's in my .30-06 very accurate.

The SST's seem a little more hmmmmm Reactive? Haha more violent at close range so in thick bush i use the interbonds and for longer shots i use the SST's great thing about these two is i actually use the excact same load and get the excact same (more or less) velocity and POI for both.
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Post by headspace » 03 Dec 2014, 7:10 pm

I'm going to give some 180gn Sierra's a go in my 308. I love the performance of the 165 Interlocks, but just though I'd see how the 180's go Im doing some close range stuff in Thick scrub on large beasts.
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Post by Lorgar » 04 Dec 2014, 1:11 pm

What Sierra's are you picking up HS?

Sierra Pro-Hunters are a top bullet in my .308.
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Post by Gogetem » 22 Dec 2014, 7:03 am

Hi,

Sorry for reactivaing an old thread.

I am getting into reloading and have bought Hornady SST in 150g. Wanted to buy the Adi 2208 however the LGS was out on this one and suggested 2206h for Tikka in 308 which I believe has a 1:11 twist rate

There is no specific reloading data available on Adi's website for this specific Bullet however mentions other makes for jacketed pills with BT in 150g

I have a Lee Handloading 2nd edition manual and it covers data for h4895 Hodgdon.

My query is-

Is H4895 and AR2206h exactly the same with just a different brand name in the US?

Can I use data available on Lee's under jacketed bullet available for h4895 for 150g for SST I bought?

Has anyone used SST 150g, 2206h with CCI primers and what's the safest load to begin with?

Looking forward to give reloading a go this weekend will be using Lee classic handloader to reload my once fired brass.

Any suggestions and advise is much appreciated

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Post by Tiiger » 23 Dec 2014, 7:44 am

Gogetem wrote:There is no specific reloading data available on Adi's website for this specific Bullet however mentions other makes for jacketed pills with BT in 150g


That's fine, there won't be data for every specific bullet. Most don't even mention a bullet, just weight.

It's just about the amount of resistance the weight of the pill offers and matching accordingly.

For jacketed bullets just use data for the right weight, don't worry about what the exact bullet mentioned in the data is, if one is at all.

(Different for cast bullets but that's another story)
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Post by Wes » 23 Dec 2014, 7:45 am

Gogetem wrote:Is H4895 and AR2206h exactly the same with just a different brand name in the US?


Yep.

FYI, see the list of powder equivalents here.
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Post by Gregg » 23 Dec 2014, 8:14 am

Gogetem wrote:Has anyone used SST 150g, 2206h with CCI primers and what's the safest load to begin with?


A reloading manual is great for general how-to and safety information. You'll see different manuals quote slightly different figures based on what they feel is best/safe.

Personally I use the ADI data, as tonnes do, and have never had a problem loading half a dozen calibres over the years. I'd follow that.

Quoted from the ADI website...

150 GR. Nos BT 0.308"
AR2206H
Starting load 43.0gr
Maximum load 45.5gr

Start at 43.0gr and do some half grain increments up to 45.5 (or stop at 45.0 if that makes you more comfortable while learning)

When you're at the range seeing what works start with the lighter loads and progress up from there, checking as you go to see all is well.
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Post by Gogetem » 23 Dec 2014, 4:34 pm

Thank you all for the input.

Will load 5 rounds each starting at 43g and see which one shoots better.

Will share my experience soon- thanks again and Happy holidays to All :)
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Post by Gregg » 24 Dec 2014, 1:23 pm

That'll do it.

They're a good bullet, with an accurate load they'll serve well for what you want.
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Post by Gogetem » 25 Dec 2014, 10:01 pm

Thanks for your advise Gregg. Much Appreciated:)
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Post by Gregg » 26 Dec 2014, 10:56 am

Good hunting :)
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Post by petemacsydney » 03 Jan 2015, 8:46 pm

finally got around to testing these fella's. ended up with a pretty hot load (my rifle seems to love hot loads!). 46.5gn.
i know its a hunting projectile, but compared to my "custom comp" target projectile's, the SST is a little loose.
if my CC does 1/2 MOA, this does between 1/2 and 3/4 moa . not a big deal for a hunting projectile, but i expected more for the price.
i'll stick with it for the remaining 30 rounds and see what pigs and other ferrals i can pull down.
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Post by VICHunter » 05 Jan 2015, 7:55 am

petemacsydney wrote:if my CC does 1/2 MOA, this does between 1/2 and 3/4 moa . not a big deal for a hunting projectile, but i expected more for the price.
i'll stick with it for the remaining 30 rounds and see what pigs and other ferrals i can pull down.


Focusing on the wrong thing there a bit mate.

Don't forget, you're paying for it's performance (damage) on the animal, not hair splitting accuracy. As you said 1/2 to 3/4 MOA is very respectable accuracy for a hunting rifle.

See how it goes on some of those ferals then make your mind up ;)
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Post by petemacsydney » 05 Jan 2015, 1:00 pm

VICHunter wrote:
petemacsydney wrote:if my CC does 1/2 MOA, this does between 1/2 and 3/4 moa . not a big deal for a hunting projectile, but i expected more for the price.
i'll stick with it for the remaining 30 rounds and see what pigs and other ferrals i can pull down.


Focusing on the wrong thing there a bit mate.

Don't forget, you're paying for it's performance (damage) on the animal, not hair splitting accuracy. As you said 1/2 to 3/4 MOA is very respectable accuracy for a hunting rifle.

See how it goes on some of those ferals then make your mind up ;)


yeah i get that, but for the ferrals i'm shooting my target rounds would stop them doa. i was just hoping for something a little tighter with the added expansion of a hunting round.
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Post by VICHunter » 05 Jan 2015, 1:19 pm

Fair enough, just mentioning it ;)
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Post by kritch » 05 Jan 2015, 1:20 pm

petemacsydney wrote:yeah i get that, but for the ferrals i'm shooting my target rounds would stop them doa. i was just hoping for something a little tighter with the added expansion of a hunting round.


What were the target bullets you were using?
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Post by headspace » 05 Jan 2015, 4:31 pm

As you may have seen there are a couple of us using 165gn Hornady's in our 308's I'm using the Interlock and have had great results with it. If you can get some 2208 at some time I think you'll like it, but in the meantime 2206H is OK.
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Post by petemacsydney » 05 Jan 2015, 5:57 pm

kritch wrote:What were the target bullets you were using?


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Post by Lorgar » 06 Jan 2015, 8:14 am

petemacsydney wrote:Nosler Custom Comps


Never tried them on game but they were always the most accurate match bullet in my Ruger.
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Post by petemacsydney » 06 Jan 2015, 9:51 am

actually i haven't tried them on game either. i use cc for paper and am starting with the SST's for hunt. but... given the size of small size of the ferrals in my cross hairs, i have no doubt that the cc would doa them
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