Fox Classic Hunter Load data updated

[Edinburgh Rifles]

We have just added a full list of cartridge load data including the Fox Classic Hunter Factory load data to the website
This should assist in speeding up load development and get you out in the field
Close attention should be paid to the OAL due to the conical design the engagement point of the lands is further forward which results in a comparatively shorter OAL being required

Fox Non Lead Bullets – Edinburgh Rifles

We will be doing the same for Peregrine shortly.
Any questions please get in touch.
We have plenty of stock but have been inundated with orders from individuals and retailers alike so please be patient.

UK Factory Data if shown as Proofed
Cartridge	Bullet Weight	Primer	Powder	Charge in gr	OAL to tip	Velocity/Pressure data
222	50gr tipless	cci400	N130	21.4gr
223	50gr	cci400	RS40	24.0gr	56.5mm	Proofed
223	50gr	cci400	N130	23.5gr	56.5mm
22-250	50gr tipless	CCI200	N140	34gr		Proofed
.243	80gr	CCI200	N550	42.8gr	67mm	Proofed
.243	80gr	CCI200	N140	40gr	67mm
.25-06	100gr	CCI200	N165	56gr	80.5mm	Proofed
.25-06	100gr	CCI200	RS62	54.5gr	80.5mm		3239fps 22" 60100/65270psi
.260Rem	100gr	CCI200	RS60	47gr	69.0mm	Proofed
.260Rem	123gr	CCI200	RS60	43gr	69.0mm
6.5Creed	100gr	CCI200	RS60	47gr		Proofed
6.5Creed	123gr	CCI200	RS60	44gr
6.5x55	100gr	CCI200	N550	45gr	74mm	Proofed
6.5x55	123gr	CCI200	N550	43gr	74mm	Proofed
6.5x55	139gr	CCI200	N560	46gr	74mm
6.5x55	100gr	CCI200	RS62	49.5gr	74mm		3100fps 22" 50450/54114psi
6.5x55	123gr	CCI200	RS62	45gr	74mm		2823fps 22" 51000/55114psi
6.5x55	139gr	CCI200	RS62	42.5gr	74mm		2650fps 22" 51100/55114psi
.270	130gr	CCI200	N560	56gr	79.0mm	Proofed
7x57	130gr	CCI200	N140	42gr	77.0mm	Proofed
7x57R	130gr	CCI200
7x64	145gr	CCI200	RS60
7mm08	130gr	CCI200	N140	39gr	67.0mm	Proofed
.308	130gr	CCI200	N135	45gr	69.5mm	Proofed
.308	150gr	CCI200	N540	45gr	69.5mm	Proofed
.308	165gr	CCI200	RS50	44.4gr	69.5mm	Proofed
.30-06	130gr	CCI200	N140	54.0gr	79.7mm		3000fps 22" 54900/58740psi
.30-06	150gr	CCI200	RS60	55.0gr	79.7mm	Proofed	2870fps 22"
.30-06	165gr	CCI200	RS60	52.5gr	79.7mm	Proofed
.30-06	180gr	CCI200	N560	56.5gr	79.7mm	Proofed
.30-06	150gr	CCI200	RS62	58gr	79.7mm		2890fps 22" 52600/5870psi
.30-06	165gr	CCI200	RS62	56gr	79.7mm		2800fps 22" 54750/58740psi
.30-06	180gr	CCI200	N150	48gr	79.7mm		2570fps 22" 54650/58740psi
.300wm	180gr	CCI250	N560	74gr	84.0mm	Proofed	2936fps

 

[borbal]

Curious....
Why - except in one instance - is there no velocity data for "proofed" ammo?
And, is the ammo that has not been "proofed" for sale?

 

[Edinburgh Rifles]

Curious....
Why - except in one instance - is there no velocity data for "proofed" ammo?
And, is the ammo that has not been "proofed" for sale?

Because we have proof certificates for actual velocity and its on the box of the factory ammo.
I could add them but havent had a chance to go through all the proof certs and convert from m/s to fps.

The non proofed data shown is quickload predictions on loads we have tested and shoot accurately
Only the proofed loads are for sale as factory ammo
However we have new loads being proofed as we speak with more due later this year.

 

[stevenedwards]

This is very helpful Ed. Why no OAL for the creedmoor ? not even the proofed load.

 

[WildBoarHunter]

6.5x55

123gr

CCI200

N550

43gr

74mm

Would this work fine in 6.5×57 ?

 

[Edinburgh Rifles]

yes
obviously a bit more case to play with too

 

[WildBoarHunter]

Thanks. Can you offer any advice what would be the aproximate max charge of N550 in 6.5×57? Should I stick with 6.5×55 data 42 - 44 gr N550?

 

[borbal]

Thanks. Can you offer any advice what would be the aproximate max charge of N550 in 6.5×57? Should I stick with 6.5×55 data 42 - 44 gr N550?

The available powder space in a 6.5 x 57 is less than a grain more than the 6.5 x 55, so that data would be a good place to start.

 

[WildBoarHunter]

Well, N550 43 gr created significant pressure issues in my 123 gr FOX 6.5×57 loading. Flattened and cratered primer, sticky bolt lift... Should have started lower. Will try 44 gr N160 now.

 

[nicke92]

looking for the 45gr for 222rem col and powder n130 n110 norma 200

 

[half-baked]

E R, thank you very much for the data.

The chart Fox shares has now 42 gr of VV N135 for the 130 gr bullet in 308. That's what I tried and seems accurate enough. Shall try with the 45 gr load and bring the chrono out as well.

 

[JamesH]

Thank you for sharing the data. It’s nice to see someone else using n560 in 6.5x55.

 

[CookM]

Good morning, l have a decent amount of Ramshot Hunter and a fair amount of 100gr Fox.
Are you able to offer any load data for this powder please.
The lighter projectiles are easy to find data for,l realise people may have moved away from 100gr .243 usage in Scotland.