Which Powder for Plain Base Cast?
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Which Powder for Plain Base Cast?
In an attempt to cut the cost of my plinking habit, I am going to work up a load for 150 gr Plane Base cast for my 30-30. I would like to get 1500-1600 FPS if possible without leading.
The bullets are on order. I am told to expect BHN to be about 20.
My research, so far, tells me that XMP5744, H4198 and Reloader 7 maybe candidates.
What do you guys think?
Bob A
The bullets are on order. I am told to expect BHN to be about 20.
My research, so far, tells me that XMP5744, H4198 and Reloader 7 maybe candidates.
What do you guys think?
Bob A
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XMP5744 HAS BEEN NOTHING SHORT OF SUPERB FOR ME IN SUCH APPLICATIONS.
WITH LEAD BULLETS IN THE 30-30, 38-55, 45-70 ETC ETC I COULD NOT HAVE ASKED FOR MORE WITH ACCURACY EASILY FOUND AND VELOCITIES IN ALL CASES WERE RIGHT AROUND 1600FPS IN THE 30-30 AND 38-55.
I BUY THE STUFF IN 10lb LOTS AND WATCH IT DISAPPEAR INTO SMOKE.
WITH LEAD BULLETS IN THE 30-30, 38-55, 45-70 ETC ETC I COULD NOT HAVE ASKED FOR MORE WITH ACCURACY EASILY FOUND AND VELOCITIES IN ALL CASES WERE RIGHT AROUND 1600FPS IN THE 30-30 AND 38-55.
I BUY THE STUFF IN 10lb LOTS AND WATCH IT DISAPPEAR INTO SMOKE.
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Re: Which Powder for Plain Base Cast?
The choices you have there are what I use for my 45-70 cast loads. If using the 30-30 again, I'd be trying them.Bob A wrote:In an attempt to cut the cost of my plinking habit, I am going to work up a load for 150 gr Plane Base cast for my 30-30. I would like to get 1500-1600 FPS if possible without leading.
The bullets are on order. I am told to expect BHN to be about 20.
My research, so far, tells me that XMP5744, H4198 and Reloader 7 maybe candidates.
What do you guys think?
Bob A
I have used H4895 under a gas checked 170 in the 30-30 with good results too.
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Hey Bob A, If you live near Susanville, Wallyworld has it. If you go to Reno, The Rite Aid (I think) Drug store at the corner of Kietzke and Plumb has it.
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Gun Smith wrote: If you live near Susanville, Wallyworld has it. If you go to Reno, The Rite Aid (I think) Drug store at the corner of Kietzke and Plumb has it.
Thanks Gun Smith, Susanville is a little off my beat but Reno might work. I used to live in Nevada, glad to know that the drug stores still sell powder and ammo.
Bob A
Thanks Gun Smith, Susanville is a little off my beat but Reno might work. I used to live in Nevada, glad to know that the drug stores still sell powder and ammo.
Bob A
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