In my recent trip to the range, I discovered another anomaly that I am confused by. As I was sighting in my 300 WSM and my 308 Win, I noticed the velocities didn't seem right. The 308 had higher velocities than the 300 WSM with less powder. The 308 was shooting a 15 grain lighter bullet, but it also had 7 grains less of the same powder. Here are the results:
300 WSM
165 grain Nosler Ballistic Tip
52 grains of H4895
2780 fps
308 Win
150 grain Barnes Tipped TSX
45 grains of H4895
2822 fps
Does this seem right?
300 WSM
165 grain Nosler Ballistic Tip
52 grains of H4895
2780 fps
308 Win
150 grain Barnes Tipped TSX
45 grains of H4895
2822 fps
Does this seem right?