Barnes 200 Gr. XPB Range report
Posted: Wed Dec 12, 2018 1:38 pmRuger American 16” bolt action
Barnes 200 gr XPB
Hornady brass once fired.
CCI primers
Case neck flared to .478” od in Hornady die 2
2.265” touches lands
Bullet seated 2.215” OAL (.050” off lands per Barnes recommendation) Hornady die 3
Tapered crimp to .474” od die 4
Lil Gun powder.
37 gr- 2398 FPS average
38 gr- 2402 FPS average
39 gr - 2482 FPS average
40 gr- 2525 FPS average
41 gr - 2539 FPS average
Sweet spot for accuracy 40 gr
Sub MOA at 100 yards
2” group at 200 yards
Use data at your own risk.
Big thank you to all contributors for information and guidance.
Twiliter...
Barnes 200 gr XPB
Hornady brass once fired.
CCI primers
Case neck flared to .478” od in Hornady die 2
2.265” touches lands
Bullet seated 2.215” OAL (.050” off lands per Barnes recommendation) Hornady die 3
Tapered crimp to .474” od die 4
Lil Gun powder.
37 gr- 2398 FPS average
38 gr- 2402 FPS average
39 gr - 2482 FPS average
40 gr- 2525 FPS average
41 gr - 2539 FPS average
Sweet spot for accuracy 40 gr
Sub MOA at 100 yards
2” group at 200 yards
Use data at your own risk.
Big thank you to all contributors for information and guidance.
Twiliter...