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If anyone could advise me in regard to which of the local propellants are best suited for the 7 mm Mauser shooting heavier bullets, in this case 154 gr and later 170 gr.
I have noted that S 335, 355, and S 365 are all listed as suitable, but I see S335 seems to deliver a few feet more velocity safely.
24" S335 PMP PMP 130gr PMP SP
76.5
Start 41.7 2 635 63.2
Max 44.8 2 884 64.4
152gr PMP SP
75.0
Start 39.5 2 441 61.8
Max 42.5 2 641 62.1
170gr PMP SP
75.1
Start 37.8 2 267 60.0
Max 40.6 2 448 60.3
S355 PMP PMP 130gr PMP SP
76.5
Start 42.0 2 641 62.9
Max 46.7 2 943 63.0
152gr PMP SP
75.3
Start 39.2 2 398 61.2
Max 43.5 2 670 61.4
170gr PMP SP
75.1
Start 37.6 2 277 60.6
Max 41.8 2 517 60.2
S365 PMP PMP 130gr PMP SP
76.5
Start 45.1 2 559 56.7
Max 48.5* 2 749 56.7
152gr PMP SP
76.4
Start 42.8 2 300 53.7
Max 46.0* 2 562 55.7
170gr PMP SP
76.9
Start 40.9 2 139 52.3
Max 44.0* 2 375 54.0
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S355 is the clear winner here but I have not seen any available for many years. S341 is nearly comparable with S355, but case fill will be down. It might be worthwhile experimenting if you have stock.
If anyone has stock of S341 I would gladly fight you for it. Nothing else works better in my .223.
A longer barrel might allow for a slower powder. How long is your barrel?
If memory serves, S361 was used in a few PMP factory loadings. S361 seems to be available at a halfway decent price.
Quote from: 223 on Jan 15, 2025, 01:38 PMIf memory serves, S361 was used in a few PMP factory loadings. S361 seems to be available at a halfway decent price.
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Was 361 used for the 275 Rigby ? I have just received a 7x57 (same thing less fancy name)