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Sierra 8830 300gr

Postby rahl07 » Sat May 12, 2018 11:28 am

Hey guys, looking to reload a pig stomper for 150yd and in.

I've got it in my head that a Sierra 8830 over Lil'gun would be the ticket. I don't think there's necessarily a wrong choice of bullet in .450BM, but I'd like your input. Anybody done this?

I've also looked at the 275 TSX, but don't have much in the way of load data to back it up.

Also - it's coming out of a Ruger GSR so adjust loads appropriately.
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Re: Sierra 8830 300gr

Postby Hoot » Sun May 13, 2018 6:54 am

rahl07 wrote:Hey guys, looking to reload a pig stomper for 150yd and in.

I've got it in my head that a Sierra 8830 over Lil'gun would be the ticket. I don't think there's necessarily a wrong choice of bullet in .450BM, but I'd like your input. Anybody done this?

I've also looked at the 275 TSX, but don't have much in the way of load data to back it up.

Also - it's coming out of a Ruger GSR so adjust loads appropriately.


For me, bullets above 275gr is the turning point where I stop using Lil Gun and go with a slower powder like W296/H110/300MP. Hornady doesn't even use Lil Gun for its 250gr factory loads. As always, use a proven performing hot primer like the Rem 7 1/2.

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Re: Sierra 8830 300gr

Postby Bmt85 » Mon May 14, 2018 5:38 pm

I would personally use slower powders than Lilgun on most bullets, if I was loading for a Ruger bolt gun that has a 1:16 twist. Hoot gave some good suggestions. You could also look into 4198 for both the bullets you mentioned. For the 300gr, you could even try 1680 or something similar like Shooters World Blackout, or CFE BLK. The heavy twist rate might be enough to get those powders burning efficiently. Shooters World also offers a couple other powders that should be in the range of powders I mentioned.
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Re: Sierra 8830 300gr

Postby cwlongshot » Wed May 16, 2018 5:54 am

I have used that bullet in 45 Colt loads and 454 loads on deer and pigs. Its a good tough bullet! I have never recovered one! The 454 showed better expansion, so I'll bet its in the 450 wheel house if not pushed to max vel.

Was always very accurate! Was too long seated to cannalure for revolvers, coarse this is a non issue in Ruger 450's may or may/not be in a AR for mag limitations.

Good luck!

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Re: Sierra 8830 300gr

Postby Hoot » Wed May 16, 2018 7:37 am

cwlongshot wrote:I have used that bullet in 45 Colt loads and 454 loads on deer and pigs. Its a good tough bullet! I have never recovered one! The 454 showed better expansion, so I'll bet its in the 450 wheel house if not pushed to max vel.

Was always very accurate! Was too long seated to cannalure for revolvers, coarse this is a non issue in Ruger 450's may or may/not be in a AR for mag limitations.

Good luck!

CW


Could you send me one for my 450b reference bullet collection? I can PayPal you the postage.

TIA

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PS: The 275 Barnes XPB run really well. I have loaded them.
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Re: Sierra 8830 300gr

Postby cwlongshot » Wed May 16, 2018 11:05 am

Hoot wrote:
cwlongshot wrote:I have used that bullet in 45 Colt loads and 454 loads on deer and pigs. Its a good tough bullet! I have never recovered one! The 454 showed better expansion, so I'll bet its in the 450 wheel house if not pushed to max vel.

Was always very accurate! Was too long seated to cannalure for revolvers, coarse this is a non issue in Ruger 450's may or may/not be in a AR for mag limitations.

Good luck!

CW


Could you send me one for my 450b reference bullet collection? I can PayPal you the postage.

TIA

Hoot

PS: The 275 Barnes XPB run really well. I have loaded them.


Hoot, your looking for one single Sierra 8830 300g 45cal bullet?

Send me an address and I'll have momma send it out to ya.

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Re: Sierra 8830 300gr

Postby Hoot » Wed May 16, 2018 11:09 am

cwlongshot wrote:[
Hoot, your looking for one single Sierra 8830 300g 45cal bullet?

Send me an address and I'll have momma send it out to ya.

CW


Yes, just one. I'll PM my address

Thanks,

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Re: Sierra 8830 300gr

Postby Al in Mi » Wed May 16, 2018 12:00 pm

if I recall right from my 454 days, those had a harder core I believe
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Re: Sierra 8830 300gr

Postby Texas Sheepdawg » Wed May 16, 2018 12:21 pm

Hoot wrote:
cwlongshot wrote:[
Hoot, your looking for one single Sierra 8830 300g 45cal bullet?

Send me an address and I'll have momma send it out to ya.

CW


Yes, just one. I'll PM my address

Thanks,

Hoot


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Re: Sierra 8830 300gr

Postby rahl07 » Tue May 22, 2018 8:16 pm

Thanks for all the info everyone. I've got 2k Rem 7 1/2's and H110 is at the local sporting goods store all the time. Good to know.

Any suggestions for the Barnes bullet as well? I'm having difficulty searching the forums.
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