8.6 Blackout Reloading Part 2

My full knowledge dump on 8.6 blackout reloading. This is a 2 part series on cases and projectiles. I cant share my load data, yet. I still plan to do more testing. Make sure you check out the playlists and catch the full 8.6 blackout experience.
Get factory cases from Vairog from Milford Munitions here... eaglerun23.com/blog/f/86-blk-...
The Ammo List. Prices and Codes. eaglerun23.com/blog/f/the-amm...
8.6 Factory Ammo from Aitken Arms. eaglerun23.com/blog/f/aitken-...

[@nickcolangelo4527]

have you loaded 250g sierra? if so what charge I use 1680

[@meyerfire86]

Appreciate the tip on Milford Munitions brass! Finding good brass in stock has been my biggest challenge so far, other than finding time to shoot and properly document test loads.

[@EagleRun23]

Yes the Milford stuff is good to go. I am glad I know how to make it. But I am not making any more!

[@zacksimpson6029]

Can you tell us who made the bullet you couldn’t tell us before?

[@EagleRun23]

Ohh good question. You are the only one who has asked. The company is only releasing them to mfg and not to reloaders so far. But halwork has them loaded online. Eaglerun23 is a discount code too!

[@Screws619]

Bullet spin formula: velocity X 720/Twist Rate = RPM Subsonic are ~250000 rpm’s. I’m just pointing it out bc it sounded like you said 5000rpms. Supers are where the bullets start exceeding their max rpm’s and fly apart bc you’re looking at 500000 rpm’s in a 2000fps bullet.

[@EagleRun23]

Ya supers on a 16” barrel are just absolutely zipping around.

[@IWatchedWhat]

Those cast bullets are unlubed so they will need lube or you will need to do that or have lead all down the barrel. Also you need to know the hardness on them, too soft is just as bad as too hard. 26 to 28bn is what I have found to work in my 8.6blk bolt action. I have been casting since my dad taught me in the 70s. It is more art than science most days.

[@EagleRun23]

Holy cow. Ya that’s a “I don’t know what I don’t know” situation for me!

[@IWatchedWhat]

​@@EagleRun23I will try to email you this weekend.

[@txgunner00]

Just found your channel. Thanks for the attention to detail on this cartridge. Have you considered the 282gr Hammer SH for subsonic loads?

[@EagleRun23]

I have only used the hammers for supers. I would think 282 would be on the light side. Looking at loads may be tough.

[@Michigan4Conservative]

Nice, deep rabit hole I've followed you into. 😅

[@EagleRun23]

Welcome to my rabbit hole. Ha

[@vintagejeep]

Beat me to the punch 🥊

[@EagleRun23]

How are ya VJ!

[@vintagejeep]

@@EagleRun23 livin the dream! Just got the 6.5 creedmoor put together have to do a show & tell here soon ✊

[@snakedr22]

Lol more notes

[@EagleRun23]

You get previews on all this! This video will be out Wednesday night! you can always email me and ill help ya.

[@faithful53]

Having trouble finding subsonic bullets for reloading. Not wanting to buy 500

[@EagleRun23]

I think you will like these in the 205ish range hammerbullets.com/product-tag/338/

[@meyerfire86]

MidwayUSA still has factory 2nd 285 gr ELD-M’s in stock, if you’re looking for target loads. I’ve had decent luck w/ them.

[@faithful53]

Got some!

[@mitch3556]

Way to not mention the powders used for subs!

[@EagleRun23]

well, there is more to come, and we are waiting on a few tests. So far I have used aa1680 as recommended and reloader 10x and h110. I am also not really an in a position to recommend powder or charges. sort of not ideal until I have really tested.

[@nickcolangelo4527]

Any updates on powder for AA 1680? I have a sierra 250gr match king and im looking for a range to start before i test. Any help would be awesome, theres not many of us on the 8.6 quest.