Reloading data for the 6.5mm BRM bench rest magnum, 6mm PPC, 30-40 Ackley, 7mm US and other cartridges.
Lapua and VihtaVuori * Redding Reloading *
Sabots *
Model 97D
Rifle
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Thompson Center
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E. Arthur Brown Co., sales@eabco.com, 4088 County Road 40 NW,
Garfield, MN 56332
ph. 320-834-3000, FAX 320-834-3002 , Orders Only
Toll Free 1-800-950-9088 For reference only -
Load at your own risk.
Selected Reloading Data
224 BRM, 6mm BRM, 6.5mm BRM, 7mm BRM, 300 BRM, 30-40 Ackley Imp.,6mm PPC, 7mm US, 6.5mm US, 6mm US, 357 Herrett (aka 358 US)
Note: VihtaVuori(V) powders are preferred for consistency, accuracy, and throat life.
| BRM... Bench Rest Magnum - All BR Mag loads were made from EABCO formed brass and using CCI-BR large rifle primers. Powder is VihtaVuori. Bullets are as noted. All loads were tested in a standard Model 97D Sporting Rifle with 24" barrel. * For Reference Only - Load at Your Own Risk * |
| Cartridge | Bullet | Powder | Starting
Load |
Maximum
Load |
Maximum
Velocity |
| 224 BRM | 40 gr. Vmax | V-140 | 35.0 gr | 39.0 gr. | 3,987 fps |
| 224 BRM | 40 gr. Vmax | V-150 | 35.0 gr | 39.0 gr. | 3,941 fps |
| 6mm BRM | 80 gr. Speer | V-160 | 36.0 gr | 40.0 gr. | 3,186 fps |
| 6.5mm BRM | 100 gr. Sierra | V-140 | 33.0 gr. | 37.5 gr | 2,837 fps |
| 6.5mm BRM | 100 gr. Sierra | V-150 | 34.0 gr. | 38.0 gr. | 2,877 fps |
| 6.5mm BRM | 140 gr. Partition | V-160 | 37.5 gr | 41.5C gr | 2,450 fps |
| ►6.5mm BRM | 140 gr. Berger VLD | H-4350 | N/A | 36.5 gr | 2,425 fps◄ |
| 7mm BRM | 120 gr. Bal. Tip | V-150 | 35.0 gr. | 39.0 gr. | 2,818 fps |
| 7mm BRM | 162 gr. Amax | V-160 | 37.5 gr. | 41.5C gr. | 2,440 fps |
| 300 BRM | 150 gr. Hornady | V-140 | 36.0 gr. | 40.0 gr. | 2,573 fps |
| 300 BRM | 180 gr. Speer | V-550 | 37.5 gr. | 42.0C gr. | 2,303 fps |
| BR Mag General Info Click Here * BR Mag Trajectory Data Click Here * M97D Rifle Click Here |
| ►Very accurate load developed by Andy Giambi. At 100 yards, grouped 4 shots into .24 inch with a 5th shot flyer expanding the group to only .48 inch. Fired in a 26 inch barreled Brown Model 97D Single Shot Rifle in preparation for 1,000 yard "Feats of Accuracy" video. Andy suggests that in addition to the Berger VLD, the Hornady 140 gr AMAX and Lapua 140 gr. Scenar bullets should give similar results. For information on 6.5mm BRM and the Model 97D Rifle, visit http://www.eabco.com/97ref.html. |
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30-40 Ackley Improved -
Developed with the object of
attaining approximately 308 Win/30-06 level velocities in small
actions like the Model 97D rifle and TC Contender. The narrower
body diameter and Ackley Improved shape produce minimal bolt
thrust. These loads were worked up in our Model 97D falling
block rifle using Dry Remington Brass and a Dry Chamber to take
advantage of the Ackley shape in reducing bolt thrust. Primers
were CCI Large Rifle. Three pressure indicators were watched
for: Primer Flattening, Chamber sticking, and Block Dragging.
After firing the maximum load (below) the Model 97D action
always opened easily (without dragging) and the cartridges
ejected freely (without sticking). Primers were not excessively
flattened. Different guns (even different Model 97Ds) could
behave differently. Always start low and work upwards gradually
(.5 grain increments). Watch for pressure signs in primer
flattening, chamber sticking, and/or block dragging and STOP
INCREASING.
* For Reference Only - We Do Not Build 97D Rifles nor Contender Barrels in 30-40 AI! |
| Cartridge | Bullet | Brass | Primer | Powder | Starting
Load |
Maximum
Load |
Maximum
Velocity |
| 30-40 Ackley Improved | 178 gr Hornady Amax | Rem | CCI-200 | V-160 | 47.0 gr | 52.0 gr | 2,541 fps |
| 30-40 Ackley Improved | 150 gr Hornady SPT | Rem | CCI-200 | V-150 | 47.0 gr | 52.0 gr | 2,954 fps |
| 6mm PPC - The following load was worked up in a Model 97D Rifle with 24" barrel chambered for 6mm PPC with the chamber neck reamed to .275 to fit Lapua brass without neck turning. Lapua 220 Russian brass was full length sized and fire formed to 6mm PPC using 65 gr Vmax bullets, CCIBR4 primers, and 21.8 gr of VihtaVuori 130 powder. The following optimum load was worked up with VihtaVuori 135, 58 gr. Vmax bullet, and CCIBR4 primers. Please Note: There really is no "standard" for 6mm PPC. It can be finicky. But once you find what works best for you, the cartridge performs superbly... with accuracy that will astound you. * For Reference Only - Load at Your Own Risk * |
| Cartridge | Bullet | Powder | Starting
Load |
Maximum
Load |
Maximum
Velocity |
| 6mm PPC | 58gr Vmax | V-135 | 25.5 gr. | 28.3 gr. | 3,382 fps |
| 7mm Ultimate Silhouette (7US) - The following loads were contributed by Rich Mishler, holder of the World Record for 500 meter handgun silhouette (32/40) shot with his BF Ultimate Silhouette Pistol chambered in 7mm US and with a 10¾" Barrel. I believe his brass was developed using EABCO 7US brass. Primers were CCIBR2 and powder is VihtaVuori. Rich has been a staunch advocate of VihtaVuori powder for increased throat life. * For Reference Only - Load at Your Own Risk * |
| Cartridge | Bullet | Powder | Starting
Load |
Maximum
Load |
Maximum
Velocity |
| 7mm US | 140gr. Sierra FB | V-130 | 22.0 gr | 26.0 gr. | 2,022 fps |
| 7mm US | 150gr. Sierra MK | V-133 | 24.0 gr. | 26.5 gr. | 1,958 fps |
| 7mm US | 160gr. Speer FB | V-135 | 24.5 gr. | 27.5 gr | 1,940 fps |
| 7mm US | 162gr. Hornady BT | V-140 | 27.5 gr. | 30.0 gr. | 1,995 fps |
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EABCO 1996 Reference Pamphlet - These load data were worked
up for BF Pistols in the 219
Donaldson Wasp, 6mm Donaldson Wasp (aka 6mm US), 6.5mm US,
6.5mm BRM, 7mm US, 358 US (similar to 357 Herret), and 375
Winchester Hybrid (match chamber 1:18 twist). In this data
you'll see models of the BF pistol refered to as
"Varminteer" (a heavy 1" dia. barrel model) and
"Glass-Eyed Hunter" (a standard .810" dia barrel
model), and "Ultimate Silhouette" (a heavy .905"
dia barrel model with Bomar ScopeRib I Sights). Some of these
data were worked up here at EABCO and some were contributed by
customers. Different guns may have different throat lengths,
rifling twists, neck diameters, etc. Potency can can vary from
lot to lot. So, use these data for reference only... not as
exact recipes. Work up your own loads
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