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encoreman
06-03-2005, 09:38 AM
Hello all, I glad to see there is a 300 whisper forum finally!
I have a question on reloading of the Barnes Triple Shock 150 grain bullets for the whisper. I have a encore barrell 18 inches long, the primary use is deer hunting, I have done some nice loads with the data out there at reloaders nest, but I would love to try the triple shocks.
I want to know if any members have tried these rounds for hunting, and if there is anyone with load data on this bullet to get me at a starting point?
I was asking this so that I did not have to go through and set up the bullets off the lands (.50 to .100)
Well any input would greatly be appreciated.
encoreman

Ajester
07-18-2005, 01:25 AM
i'm going to be doing some shooting with the barns triple shock I will let you know what I think when I get to it. it might take some time I have been working on other stuff lately I have a freind that has used them I will talk to him and see what he says.

encoreman
07-25-2005, 06:18 PM
I have some rounds reloaded, they start at 15 grains of H110 yo 19.5 grains of H110, I will get to the range this coming weekend to try em out.
They are seated .060 from the lands.
Encoreman :D

encoreman
09-17-2005, 02:04 PM
Well everyone its been awhile but I finally got around to testing the new Barnes Triple shocks in a Encore single shot rifle with a 18 inch barrel.
Here are some things I noticed DO NOT load more than 17.0 grains of H110 in the cases. At 17.5 grains of powder there is a noticeable primer over-pressuring, 50% of the primers actually were forced from the case itself.

Here is the actual loading data: use at your own risk,
Barnes 150 grain Triple Shock
17 Grains H110
Bullet at .055-. 060 off lands
Group was .397 @100 yards

The grouping was very consistent from 15.7- 17.0 grains of powder, there was a noticeable elevation in groups size below or above this number.
All testing was done at sea level.
Encoreman