UnderTheBigSky
Member
Hey everyone,
I'm new to THR, as well as new to hand loading. Right now I am working on getting components together to work up some loads for my 91/30. I have gotten some of the Woodleigh 215 gr sp, Barnes 150 gr hp, and Lapua 123 grain fmj. I have mainly ppu and winchester brass.
My biggest issue is powder. This is partially because I can't find anything seemingly universal that I can also get my hands on. I have found some IMR-4350 locally, and have seen where people have had success with just under 50 gr of it with the heavy woodleigh bullets. I have a manual with some data for the 4350 on 180 gr bullets, but anything below that and 4350 drops off the radar. I can't find any Varget, RX15, or IMR-4895 without having to order online and pay shipping/hazardous material fees. Can I use 4350 with these "lighter" bullets? Also, do I run any risk to the bore shooting the 123 gr at relatively high speed? Some people suggest it may damage it.
I really appreciate any input. I'm looking for some light practice/plinking loads with the 123 gr and obviously hunting loads with the hp and sp for when I get back to MT this fall.
I'm new to THR, as well as new to hand loading. Right now I am working on getting components together to work up some loads for my 91/30. I have gotten some of the Woodleigh 215 gr sp, Barnes 150 gr hp, and Lapua 123 grain fmj. I have mainly ppu and winchester brass.
My biggest issue is powder. This is partially because I can't find anything seemingly universal that I can also get my hands on. I have found some IMR-4350 locally, and have seen where people have had success with just under 50 gr of it with the heavy woodleigh bullets. I have a manual with some data for the 4350 on 180 gr bullets, but anything below that and 4350 drops off the radar. I can't find any Varget, RX15, or IMR-4895 without having to order online and pay shipping/hazardous material fees. Can I use 4350 with these "lighter" bullets? Also, do I run any risk to the bore shooting the 123 gr at relatively high speed? Some people suggest it may damage it.
I really appreciate any input. I'm looking for some light practice/plinking loads with the 123 gr and obviously hunting loads with the hp and sp for when I get back to MT this fall.