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Initial Load Data Part I

Updated: Sep 27, 2023

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TC Contender Barrel: SSK Hunter 20” Bull Contour.

Twist: 1:14


LOAD # 1 (8/1/23)

HORNADY XTP 180

POWDER: AA 1680

CHARGE WEIGHT: 33.8 GRS.

OAL: 2.22”

NOTES: Excellent Accuracy # 1 BEST

Average: 2361 ft/s

SD: 24 ft/s

Min: 2340 ft/s

Max: 2401 ft/s

Spread: 61 ft/s

---------------------------------------------- LOAD # 2 (8/1/23)

HORNADY XTP 180

POWDER: AA 1680

CHARGE WEIGHT: 34.2 GRS.

OAL: 2.22”

NOTES: # 3 in Accuracy

Average: 2377 ft/s

SD: 14 ft/s

Min: 2366 ft/s

Max: 2400 ft/s

Spread: 34 ft/s

---------------------------------------------- LOAD # 4 (7/28/23)

HORNADY XTP 180

POWDER: AA 1680

CHARGE WEIGHT: 34.6 GRS.

OAL: 2.22”

NOTES: # 4 in Accuracy

Average: 2357 ft/s

SD: 23 ft/s

Min: 2341 ft/s

Max: 2397 ft/s

Spread: 56 ft/s

---------------------------------------------- LOAD # 5. (8/1/23 & 8/11/23))

HORNADY XTP 180

POWDER: LIL’GUN

CHARGE WEIGHT: 25. GRS.

OAL: 2.22”

NOTES: Excellent Accuracy - #2 BUT CLOSE TO #1

Average: 2379 ft/s

SD: 13 ft/s

Min: 2366 ft/s

Max: 292 ft/s

Spread: 26 ft/s


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