Quarterbore's Forums - Is a 200gr supersonic 7.62x39 possible?

Pete, thanks for the info. I'm not sure what style of bullet I want to test but then again, it's just another one of my "what if" tests to see if it can be done so it really doesn't matter.

OK, since I don't have Quickload just yet I wanted to get Hodgdon's opinion about the H335 QL recipe.

Here is there response:

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I am afraid we are of no assistance with this data. We do not shoot bullets over 150 gr in the 7.62x39. Quickload may, or may not be accurate in predicting a load. It is at best a guessing program and sometimes it guess pretty close and other times not so much. The only thing I can do here is to tell you to go slowly and watch for any signs of pressure.

Mike Daly
Cutomer Service Manager
Hodgdon Family of Fine Propellants

Well, I'm going to try it once I can find some H335 and let everyone know what happens. The only thing I can think of, at the moment, is the powder charge. I'm not sure if I could get the QL generated powder charge in the case with the D166 without A: compressing the load or B: loading the bullet closer to the lands/grooves. I have PLENTY of room to play with in the OAL so what needs to be done will be done....in the name of science.:smile:

Scott