[gunny]

Greeting all,
After using Bullseye and W231 for a long time, I bought a couple of lbs of Titegroup today. I do not own or have access to a chrony. I am using H&G #68 LSWC 200gr bullets. Approximately how many grains do I need to still make major?

Also, what are the burn characteristics of Titegroup compated to W231?

thanks in advance for any help/info/tips/advice,
gunny

 

[Bill Go]

From the Hodgdon website:
200 gr Speer JHP/5.2 gr Titegroup/884 fps
230 gr Hornady FMJ/4.8 gr Titegroup/818 fps

Expect about +30 fps using similar weight cast lead bullets with these powder charges. Titegroup burns faster than WW231.

Bill Go

 

[Joe D]

You will need 4.6 to 4.7 grs. with an OAL of 1.260". You might want to purchase a reloading manual. Lazer Cast bullets has a pretty good one.

 

[gunny]

Thanks for the info guys. I have a couple of good quality load manuals. I just don't have any data that is specific to H&G #68 bullets. Would either of you know a resource for this?

Sometimes I think I should just break down and buy a chrony. Then again, I wouldn't really use it enough. Thanks again for the info! gunny

 

[Joe D]

Most of the 200gr. SWC bullets are the H&G #68.