rwhichel
May 8, 2009, 11:22 PM
My mod. 86 is away having the barrel relined. When I get it back, I will be reloading for it. Does anyone out there have a favorite smokeless powder load for it. I would like to shoot it at the original black powder pressure levels. The new Lee dies that I bought for it suggest 28.9 gr. of IMR 3031 behind a 240-265 gr. bullet for a velocity of approx. 1400 fps. The two other loads they suggest are 30.2 gr. of IMR 4895 or H4895 behind the same bullet for a velocity of approx. 1350 fps. Since I already have the IMR 4895, I am thinking of going with that load. What do you think? Please tell me what you think, especially if you are also loading for 38-56 win. Thanks alot, I really do value your opinions. Ron W.