Load data for 8.5 x 55 Blaser + 185gr Fox Classic Hunter

596 suitable loads across 90 powder(s) for cartridge 8.5 x 55 Blaser with 185gr Fox Classic Hunter bullet.

The most recommended powders for this combination are Alliant Power Pro 2000-MR, ReloadSwiss RS 60 and ReloadSwiss RS 52.

Based on C.I.P., the max. allowed case length is 2.154 in / 54.70 mm, the max. cartridge length is 2.986 in / 75.84 mm, and the max. allowed pressure is 62,366 PSI / 4,300 bar.

Load Specifications

ImperialMetric

Bullet:.338 | 185gr | Fox Classic Hunter

Cartridge:8.5 x 55 Blaser load data

Case Length (L3):2.150" | 54.6 mm

Cartridge Length (COL/L6):•••

Seated Depth:0.555" | 14.1 mm

Case Capacity:77 gow | 4.99 cm³

Primer Size:Large Rifle (LR)

Max. Pressure (C.I.P.):62,366 psi | 4,300 bar

Barrel Length:23.6" | 600 mm

Min. Twist Rate:1:13.5

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Community Loads for 8.5 x 55 Blaser + 185gr Fox Classic Hunter

Real loads for this combination shared by our community. Charge weights are only fully visible with an active Pro licence.

Charge (gr)	C.O.L.	Barrel Length	Velocity (fps)	Pressure (psi)

59.0 gr	2.980"	18.5"	2769 fps	•••

59.5 gr	2.980"	18.5"	2526 fps	•••
62.0 gr	2.980"	18.5"	2631 fps	•••
•••	2.980"	18.5"	2720 fps	•••

•••	2.935"	23.6"	2753 fps	•••
•••	2.953"	18.0"	2697 fps	•••
•••	2.980"	18.5"	2723 fps	•••
•••	2.980"	18.5"	2753 fps	•••
•••	2.980"	18.5"	2818 fps	•••
•••	2.980"	18.5"	2838 fps	•••

•••	2.925"	22.8"	2949 fps	•••

•••	2.913"	20.1"	2635 fps	•••
•••	2.913"	20.1"	2641 fps	•••
•••	2.913"	20.1"	2677 fps	•••
•••	2.913"	20.1"	2703 fps	•••

•••	2.913"	20.1"	2657 fps	•••
•••	2.913"	20.0"	2697 fps	•••

•••	2.913"	20.1"	2615 fps	•••

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