Need powder recommendations
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RBHarter
West Central AR
I'd go with 4350 also .
Yes get as much of the copper out as you can . I had 3 that it was a huge deal in and 3 that it should have been but didn't matter at all .......
I've had a couple of long throats . At the end of it all as long as the front band was close to touching neither the 308 nor 06' really cared . Twist will likely kill the load before jump does . The 10" twist in my rifles seems to run out about 2150 fps but that's my fit/alloy/cull/etc .
Yes get as much of the copper out as you can . I had 3 that it was a huge deal in and 3 that it should have been but didn't matter at all .......
I've had a couple of long throats . At the end of it all as long as the front band was close to touching neither the 308 nor 06' really cared . Twist will likely kill the load before jump does . The 10" twist in my rifles seems to run out about 2150 fps but that's my fit/alloy/cull/etc .
Ian
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freebullet
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Will,
I didn't mean any negativity about the group you posted at all. Damn fine shooting. Just that there is some real effective magic closer to 40gr, and is perfectly adequate to at least 300 on p'dogs to deer.
I loaded some for the sks way out like that. They functioned fine, but weren't as accurate as loaded to the crimp groove. Don't be afraid to try, that bullet doesn't mind a little jump.
I think fiver is right about 2200, unless using the flat point & heat treating ....then maybe more is possible.
Good luck either way.
I didn't mean any negativity about the group you posted at all. Damn fine shooting. Just that there is some real effective magic closer to 40gr, and is perfectly adequate to at least 300 on p'dogs to deer.
I loaded some for the sks way out like that. They functioned fine, but weren't as accurate as loaded to the crimp groove. Don't be afraid to try, that bullet doesn't mind a little jump.
I think fiver is right about 2200, unless using the flat point & heat treating ....then maybe more is possible.
Good luck either way.
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Will
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I plan to pursue this until I find something that works even if it means sending Tom at accurate molds some of my money.
Next week I plan to cast some more of the 308 hunter bullet so I have a good stash of them put back. While I’ve got the lead hot I’m going to go ahead and fill up a couple cases and do a pound cast.
Today I ordered a hornady match grade neck sizing die so after the pound cast is complete I’ll be able to get the proper bushing for it. Believe it or not I didn’t have a neck sizing die for 308. I always just use my headspace comparator and push the should back about .002” when loading jacketed ammo.
I used the RCBS 30-30 cowboy expander die on the necks and it seemed to do a good job although I may have to buy another size stem for it later.
I have to work for at least the next 7 days and it seems like we get rain every day here lately so I’m not sure when I’ll get a chance to let these fly.
Also about a month ago I dropped by Dads and he surprised me with a magnetospeed v3. So I’ll have to figure it out too along this venture.
Next week I plan to cast some more of the 308 hunter bullet so I have a good stash of them put back. While I’ve got the lead hot I’m going to go ahead and fill up a couple cases and do a pound cast.
Today I ordered a hornady match grade neck sizing die so after the pound cast is complete I’ll be able to get the proper bushing for it. Believe it or not I didn’t have a neck sizing die for 308. I always just use my headspace comparator and push the should back about .002” when loading jacketed ammo.
I used the RCBS 30-30 cowboy expander die on the necks and it seemed to do a good job although I may have to buy another size stem for it later.
I have to work for at least the next 7 days and it seems like we get rain every day here lately so I’m not sure when I’ll get a chance to let these fly.
Also about a month ago I dropped by Dads and he surprised me with a magnetospeed v3. So I’ll have to figure it out too along this venture.
Will
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I have another question to pick your guys brain about and I realize I’m probably about to get blown away with info.
I am out of my last batch of Satan’s lube which I’ve used for the last couple of years. So far this lube has served me well for my needs.
Should I just whip up another batch of Satan’s lube or try white labels 2500 or 2700?
Or make up a whole new lube? Keep in mind I never did dive into the microwax lubes so I don’t have the necessary ingredients around.
I am out of my last batch of Satan’s lube which I’ve used for the last couple of years. So far this lube has served me well for my needs.
Should I just whip up another batch of Satan’s lube or try white labels 2500 or 2700?
Or make up a whole new lube? Keep in mind I never did dive into the microwax lubes so I don’t have the necessary ingredients around.
fiver
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the 666 is a bit soft the +1 version if better, but still soft especially in the heat.
I'd go with something else.
my preferred viscosity is a lube similar to play dough in feel, with a smooth feather to the edges, and consistency that stays the same over a broad temp range.
I don't really get axle wrapped about ingredients I am more concerned about the viscosity and the above.
I'd go with something else.
my preferred viscosity is a lube similar to play dough in feel, with a smooth feather to the edges, and consistency that stays the same over a broad temp range.
I don't really get axle wrapped about ingredients I am more concerned about the viscosity and the above.
fiver
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for where you are my simple lube would work.
http://castboolits.gunloads.com/showthread.php?168373-simple-lube
there are a couple of variations strung out in the thread, one with alox near the back.
a little bit of carnuba [2-3%] wouldn't hurt it during the real hot months.
Bens red with another 5% bees wax, or the 68-B which requires cooking.
http://castboolits.gunloads.com/showthread.php?168373-simple-lube
there are a couple of variations strung out in the thread, one with alox near the back.
a little bit of carnuba [2-3%] wouldn't hurt it during the real hot months.
Bens red with another 5% bees wax, or the 68-B which requires cooking.
You can do worse than Ben's Red with a little extra wax. It works well in rifles and handguns. Might get a little soft in extreme heat but also will do well in cooled temps.
I used Lars's Carnuba Red for years. I still have a bunch. I got away from it due to cold barrel fliers below 50° F and the stickiness on some pistol rounds. Get a little on the outside of a 45 ACP round and it can give chambering problems.
I used Lars's Carnuba Red for years. I still have a bunch. I got away from it due to cold barrel fliers below 50° F and the stickiness on some pistol rounds. Get a little on the outside of a 45 ACP round and it can give chambering problems.