6.5 Grendel load for Sierra 85 gr HP and IMR 8208 XBR

Str8Shooter

Str8Shooter

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Does anyone have load data for the Sierra 85 gr HP and IMR 8208 XBR? I'd like to try some loads with this combo and the Tech line at Sierra is closed.
 
8208 XBR
BulletWeight Bullet Make Type Start Load Start Velocity Max Load Max Velocity
85__________________SIERRA_HP__________31.0__________2,xxx_____31.5________2,xxx

85gr Sierra HP Varminter: The COAL is .015 off the lands
31.0gr XBR8208 COAL 2.196
31.2gr XBR8208 COAL 2.196
31.5gr XBR8208 COAL 2.196
 
I'm still evaluating loads with that bullet. Have to look at what I've shot so far, I want to say that Benchmark was looking promising in my rifle.
 
I would add that when you load that bullet that you test it for OAL to make sure it chambers from your magazine. My first attempts when I tried to load them long would jam because of the HP shape. When I shortened them up they fed just fine. They are very accurate in my Grendel by the way.
 
I'm loading H335 with CCI 450 primers. Hornady Brass. BHW 20" barrel P3 rifling with the 85 gr bullets. Just a middle of the road load and it shoots very good. I use XBR 8208 with the 123 gr bullets. Lapua Brass out of the Howa Mini Action with very good results also. The 85 gr bullets are short but I try to load at least the diameter of the bullet in the case.
 
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