Recent content by Bringsteen

Yes, Reloader 17 does look promising. My Winchester 71 has a 24" barrel, so 17 might work pretty well.

This is really cool. Thank you.

I do have the RCBS mold, but I've not tried to extrapolate from those loads to the Flex-Tip yet.

I didn't know that Hornady had load comparator section. Thanks!

Thanks. I will look into getting a Barnes Reloading Manual. That's a good idea.

Thanks for the info. One problem with the dearth of data is that with a gun like this, you can't afford to experiment. It's old, and it's a lever action.

Apparently, I DO need a Lyman #49 Manual. Thanks! I cast for the .348 as well, so that should be quite valuable.

I am not reluctant to use Hodgdon/Win/IMR powders; I just want to see what other options are available. I am getting good velocity and accuracy with H4350. But propellants have advanced so much in the last ten years that older cartridges are getting new leases on life. My prediction is that...

I have considered digging up some old manuals for data. However, what I am interested in is finding data for the newer powders. I suspect that many companies do not do the testing on their powders because the .348 Winchester is comparatively rare, and they don't anticipate selling much powder...

I have been working up some loads for my Winchester 71 chambered in .348 Winchester. Hornady now makes a Flex-Tip bullet for it. For an old/weird cartridge, it is a good performer. My problem is that I can't find reloading data using powder from anywhere but the Hodgdon family. Winchester...

More Data Here are some more data for Hodgdon Lil'Gun in the 10mm. For this set of tests, my protocol was essentially the same: new Starline brass, CCI 350 magnum primers, hand weigh each charge, et cetera. I tested some slightly different powder charges and used both standard and heavy crimps...

How to Store Redding Competition Seater Dies Buy a Forster benchrest die box. They are as long as you need and are available from Sinclair and other vendors.

I appreciate everyone's input. This dramatically simplifies my load development.

Well, if they work in Wisconsin, they should work in Minnesota. The cold weather pressure spike thing is something repeated by gunwriters. But as you've actually fired such loads in cold weather, I'll go with your assessment. I was thinking of using a lighter bullet, perhaps as light as 180...

I am looking for a good load for the Ruger .44 Carbine. It is one of the old models made in the 1970's. One problem is that I am going to use it for deer hunting in Northern Minnesota. This is a problem because Hodgdon H110 and Winchester 296 (the same powder, I know) can cause pressure...