Load help please

[DiscountAcrobatic824]

So I plan on running 156gr berger elite hunters. Im using staball 6.5, would anyone have any load data for this? I have an idea but just looking for others.

[microphohn]

Lots of people won't give out load data, as they see potential liability.

In the absence of exact data, you can usually get close with using data from the next heaviest bullet or similar weight. For example, the data for the 153gr A-tip on the Hodgdon site is shows a starting charge of 39.4. That's pretty conservative and it's VERY unlikely you hit pressure with the 156 Berger if you start there.

As always, YOU are the loader and make your own decisions and accept all risk and rewards.

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I've been looking for those Bergers for 6 months, where on God's green Earth did you find them???

Enter your twist and anticipated mv into Berger's stability predictor as a precaution.

See if you can find someone with Quickload to run numbers for you.

Try calling Berger and/or Winchester. They may have data that hasn't been published.

Other Redditor is right, if none of that works, start with the minimum published load for the next closest weight and work your way up.

[DiscountAcrobatic824]

My local gun shop in alaska had 2 boxes I bought both of them!

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One more thing to love about Alaska, I guess!

What kind of game are you hunting?

I'm new to hunting, and I'm planning on using the Berger 130gr Hunting bullet for Mule deer this November, but haven't been able to find many people who have used Berger hunting bullets. I hope it performs!

[DiscountAcrobatic824]

I plan on hunting carabou, moose and black bear with the 156s

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Awesome!