117 Gr. Horn. And the 257 Roberts

[8mmwapiti]

Any good Ideas on what to push this bullet with and what to expect? The rifle is a Ruger 77 with a 22" barrel.
8mm

 

[Calif. Hunter]

Try 45.0 to 46.0 gr of H4831sc with a standard LR primer. This also works well with the 115 Nosler Ballistic Tip or Partition. In my friend's old Remington 722 with a 24-inch barrel, it goes about 2800 fps and groups well under an inch. This is a "+P" rated load, but should be safe in your Ruger. Maybe start at 44.o to be safe, though.

 

[Idaho Ron]

Calif hunter, is on to it. The 4831 cs should do well. What to expect? a full freezer ! I am a huge fan of the Hornaday bullet. Ron

 

[Moosie]

I don't know Crap bout reloading...I jsut pull the trigger and the game falls.... BUt just wanted to tell ya WELCOME ABOARD MATE' !!!!

Nice having ya here 8mmwapiti !!!!

 

[danr55]

Sounds like good advice to me. Although the Hodgdon version is a little slower than IMR, they both work. My preference with that load is for Winchester primers and Remington brass.