dredd
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Hornady and Hodgdon both have data for AA#9
So as long as we're talking about dies, what about powder, I have 2400, AA #9, Enforcer, N-105, N110, N-120.......have lots of AA #9, so I'm leaning towards it, not making match ammo.
Very nice, and helpful2400 and AA#9- I use these two strictly for cast bullets. I've long since run out of #9 but prefer 2400 anyway. I use 13.0 gr. of 2400 with a cast 115 gr. RN (RCBS 30-115-SP) and get just over 1900 fps and the loads trajectory pretty much matches the original load to 200 yds., accurate too-
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N110- This is a peculiar (and expensive) powder in that it's extruded, but I really like it. 14.0 gr., which is maximum according to the Vihtavuori site, yields a bit over 2000 fps with a 110 gr. Hornady FMJ.
Ramshot Enforcer(AA4100)- This is probably my favorite powder for the .30 Carbine as it meters like water and because 14.8 gr., which is a full grain under maximum will run a 110 gr. FMJ a bit over 2000 to 2040 fps, depending on the carbine. I've loaded as much as 15.3 gr. and a 110 gr. bullet which netted almost 2100 fps, but didn't really see the need. Ramshot/Accurate data lists 15.8 as maximum for almost 2200 fps with a Sierra 110 gr. bullet and a 17" barrel.
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That said, if all I had to use was H110/W296, I'd set my powder measure to drop 15.0 gr. and be a happy man forever.
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Oh yeah, want no part of a .30 Carbine pistol.I would second the H110/W296 selection, have had no surprises with loading that powder with 115gr coated.....
I have not dived into another powder either......
M1 Carbine and a Ruger Blackhawk-------aren't really inherent to accuracy but accurate enough.........and the Blackhawk.......................................is REALLY loud......!!
Smart man. I had an Automag III briefly. VERY briefly!Oh yeah, want no part of a .30 Carbine pistol.
I liked mine so much that I purchased a second one in short order. Lead bullets and trail boss produced ammo with the recoil of .22 long. Also much cheaper than replacing the .22 during the last ammo drought.Oh yeah, want no part of a .30 Carbine pistol.
From what I understood, 30 Carbine needs either carbide diesorand lube, some folks say both.
Do you use a lee powder through case expander with a powder measure? Or do you use a funnel?The Lee carbide dies have two carbide inserts!
I was gifted a set of Lyman.30Carbine Steel dies
I later bought the Lee carbide set with factory crimp die.
Guess which I use?!
However, both require using case lube. And no, I don’t load them on a progressive press, butI do use a powder through case expander.
Neither my two M1’s or Black Hawk are accurate enough to justify Sierra bullets ($$$) or weighed charges or matched brass.
I do trim every 3-5 loadings...
I mostly use a Lee 93gr RN powder coated, sized .311” over 11.8gr of #2400. Just enough to cycle the actions and as accurate as anything.
Marvelous plinking! 6-cavity molds!
Going through your brass, be aware (in case you aren't) of some LC52 that may be berdan primed.
Otherwise, I haven't really run across a "bad" head stamp, they're all pretty good so far as I know