D4064 8x57 Load Development

[dgradinaru]

I have a fair amount of that powder may have to give it a go anyone tried the 170 SST on game ? I know that I have been using the 180 ballistic tip and it is a lot and it is tougher than most ballistic tips

I have some 170gr SST loaded in one of my 8mm's, just a matter of time before i get to use them on game. I tested the 170gr in wood medium and seems to hold up alright. Nothing special, im expecting lots of expansion with these bullets. Seem to have thin jackets unlike nosler's 180gr 8mm.

 

[bearhunter]

As long as they have the Interlock Rings, they should be OK

 

[tony d]

Thanks I shall investigate myself yes they do have the interlock ring
Cheers Tony

 

[dsparenberg]

I am sitting on a number of 8mm bullets, starting at the 180 grain Nosler Ballistic Tip,
and Nosler 180 grain E-Tip, plus quite a good supply of Remington 185 Cor-Lokts.

196 grain Norma Dual-Cores, 196 grain Norma Alaska, 196 grain Norma Oryx, 200 grain
Speer Hot Cores, 200 grain Nosler Partitions, 200 Grain Nosler Accubonds, 220 grain
Sierra Game Kings, and 220 grain Hornady Interlocks. [Plenty of the latter]

For the 8mm Remington Magnum only: 200 and 220 grain Swift A-Frames.

I am feeding 3 - 8mm Rifles at present. A 8x57JS, a 325 WSM, and an 8mm Remington
Magnum. The 8x57 will drive 196/200 grain bullets to over 2600 fps. The WSM to just
over 2900, and the big 8 will drive the 220 A-Frame to almost 3100, using Reloder 26.

I like the 8mm rifles, too bad bullets can be a problem at times. Dave.

I would love to get my hands on some 8 mill 200 or 220 grain munitions. If you know of someone or a supplier that would be extremely helpful.

 

[jethunter]

Earlier this month i had time to throw together some random target loads with D4064 for my 8x57. ...

I bought 10 or 12 jugs of the various Dominion powders. IIRC D4064, D4350, D4198 D4895, D5744.

It's good powder and the price was right, $130 for a 5lb jug and free shipping over $200. I remember I was ticked off when Canada Ammo raised the price to $150 for 5 lb towards the end. Silly me.