VV135 substitute

[vmthtr in green]

I am getting low on VV 135 and am asking what to try for a substitute as everyone is out of it.

Mike

 

[mwezell]

I've had good luck with IMR8208

 

[vmthtr in green]

Will that work in a 30-47 with a 133g bullet?

 

[David Halblom]

Will that work in a 30-47 with a 133g bullet?

yes. Ask Perkowski

 

[virg]

Some Suggestions

You'd be safe to try:
8208...73 clicks on the Culver type measure
748...43 grains
H322...38.5gr

The above measurements would be a good place to start load development.

I've used the above data with the Berger 135 flat base target bullet (damn, they don't make them anymore) with excellent results for my Hunter load.

virg

 

[Randy Perkowski]

135 Options

In my 30 x 47.5 I use 72 clicks of IMR8208 with a 10X 135, in some barrels I have also used Benchmark at the same setting. Be careful at this level pressure builds quick.

Randy

 

[HovisKM]

Don't forget the 4895's

Hovis

 

[vmthtr in green]

Thanks guys, I have some work to do it looks like.

 

[vmthtr in green]

In my 30 x 47.5 I use 72 clicks of IMR8208 with a 10X 135, in some barrels I have also used Benchmark at the same setting. Be careful at this level pressure builds quick.

Randy

What was the powder weight Randy? I am using a Harrel measure, not sure if 72 clicks would be same.

 

[Randy Perkowski]

135 Options

I started with about 41 grains of both powders I listed. I let the brass and the groups tell me when to stop. Both powders were near the maximum range when they shot the best. Over the past 10 years with Benchmark, I have used 41.5-45 grains of powder based upon performance and the barrels likes and dislikes. You will need to come up with what works for you. I also use a Harrells measure. Good luck

Randy

 

[vmthtr in green]

Thanks Randy