Need to find my powder weight

[BigFatKen]

In 2006 my left-handed nephew Steve gives me a right-hand Remington 310 in .270 he won in DU silent auction. I made up some loads using 130 gr Sierra

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and a weight of H4350 powder. Only thing is powder weight data lost in a move.

Can I weigh an old loaded cartridge, empty cartridge, subtract and safely load the difference? Bullets seated to touch rifling.

 

[Havok7416]

Just pull a bullet and weight the powder charge. I just took possession of 350 or so loaded rifle rounds and pulled 69 of them to average out the powder loaded in them since I didn't know what they were loaded with.

 

[stringnut]

Pull that bullet and weigh the powder. Brass and bullets both vary a bit in weight. If you have tolerances add up right it could be off a grain or two either way. You can pull a bullet with a pair of pliers if you don't have a puller. Of course some people can't stand to waste one cartridge in the name of safety. My insurance copay is 2500 bucks a year. A cartridge is less than a dollar.!

 

[JimKirk]

Why not work up a load using data from Hodgdon web site ... This will get you familiar with the in & out of your gun ... You may even find a better load in the process ....

Oh. Don't over look IMR 4831 or RL 22 in the .270 either...

 

[ArchAngelCD]

Just pull a bullet and weight the powder charge.

That there is your answer. Just pull the bullet and weigh the powder.

BUT, and it's a bit my but, not every powder lot is exactly the same so if you are trying to match the accuracy of the older load you might not get the same results. I'm not sure if you are talking about a different rifle too. If you are don't bother, just work up a load for the new rifle. Check the Hodgdon load data site for the data. It's not a big range so you should be able to work up a great load fairly easily.

 

[BigFatKen]

I found one more box marked 53.5 grains. Thanks for the help.

 

[Tony k]

I found one more box marked 53.5 grains. Thanks for the help.

53.5 seems right for h4350

 

[ArchAngelCD]

Be sure to write it down. I have a binder with separators for each cartridge where I record all my data. I keep the binder with my reloading manuals.

 

[entropy]

Be sure to write it down. I have a binder with separators for each cartridge where I record all my data. I keep the binder with my reloading manuals.

Yup, me too. And luckily for me, my Dad writes all his data right in the manuals, so I have all of his old loading data too. He gave me most of his stuff when he moved to Texas, thinking he wouldn't be shooting as much or reloading...... He ended up with a whole new reloading setup....

 

[Sunray]

"...Can I weigh..." Nope. Cases aren't always the same weight. You need to pull one and weight the powder.
53.5 does seem reasonable though. A tick under max.
"...writes all his data right in the manuals..." Where it belongs. snicker.

 

[BigFatKen]

and a weight of H4350 powder. Only thing is powder weight data lost in a move.
Can I weigh an old loaded cartridge, empty cartridge, subtract and safely load the difference? Bullets seated to touch the rifling.

I thought that to write "the data was lost" was reason enough. While it was true that the data was lost while in the process of a move from Florida back to Alabama, it was most likely stolen in a burglary. They left zero fingerprints. The thieves took a number of items that were mostly useless to them, but frustrating to investigation efforts; including the contents of a large box with serial numbers, receipts, and other useful documents like reloading data. Oddly, they left a brick inside the box. The really important stuff like serial numbers and more were copied to my safe deposit box but not reloading data. They also emptied my ceramic elephant that serves as my key-holder near the door. These guys were good. It cost $125 to have the safe deposit box drilled and the key replaced.

 

[ArchAngelCD]

Ken, sorry you had to go threw all that, it's so messed up to have your things taken. Stand strong Sir...