David Sinko
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I just acquired some 300 pieces of mixed .300 Savage brass and plan to load them all with one standard load that I know performs well in my rifle. I'll be using a 150 gr. Core Lokt (a flat base bullet) and the standard CCI Large Rifle primer. I have loads with BLC2 and IMR 4064 that perform equally well. Which powder will be harder on the barrel? I'm guessing the ball powder BLC2 will have the more abrasive effect. The rifle is a 60's era Savage 99E. I guess I should add that it has seen over 1000 rounds (some of them cast bullets with and without gas check). Also, the rifle will close on cases that are at least .015" over max OAL, so I figure the throat is already heavily worn. Is there even any point in worrying about the effects of ball vs. stick powder at this stage?
Dave Sinko
Dave Sinko