25-45 Sharps Cartridge Loads (Ep. 1): "The Reaper"

Thank you for your viewership. I hope the information provided in this video series will be of good use to my audience and those looking to get the most out of this wonderful little cartridge.

WARNING: this load data is for use by experienced hand loaders adhering to the safety rules and procedures of self-producing cartridges. I am in no way responsible for negligence in the loading of a cartridge to the provided load data. The data provided is a MAX LOAD. DO NOT EXCEED. To start, reduce the powder charge by 10% and work up.

God Bless and Keep Your Powder Dry.

-Drake

NAME: The Reaper

-Load Data-
Bullet: Barnes TTSX
Weight: 80 grains
Ballistic Coefficient: .316
ype: Copper Solid Ballistic Tip Boat Tail
Bullet Cost and Quantity per box: $28 – 34, 50 per box
Powder: Accurate 2200
Charge: 28.2 grains
Compressed Load(?): Yes
Velocity: 3125 f.p.s. (20” bbl, 1:10), 3025 f.p.s. (18”bbl, 1:9)
Energy: 1730 f.p.e (20” bbl, 1:10), 1620 f.p.e. (18” bbl, 1:9)
Potential Accuracy: 0.85 – 1.35 MOA @ 100 yds

*All data on load performance was gathered at an approximate altitude of 2500 ft. Ambient air temperature of 70 to 85 degrees Fahrenheit, 30 to 80 percent humidity. Standard atmospheric preassure for temperature range and summer solstice at altitude listed. Test results may vary under differing conditions.