The loads I ran back then with the 130 gr. Hot Core were IMR-4350, and shortly there after I tried H1000, but it was IMR-4350 I used on that particular hunt. That data came from my Speer #10, and the load was at or above 58.0 grs., I still have that log book and my #10, will dig it out tomorrow. I've since switched to 7828 and RL22 for the most part, as managing pressures is a bit easier done. And although RL22 doesn't push the higher end velocities of 7828 or 4350, it, RL22 has been my go to powder for this application for at least 10 or 15 years.
The load that I referenced at 3200 fps was with RL22 and from a 7mm RM with 145 gr. Hot Cores. I also attain very good velocities with 7828, but I'm always drawn back to RL22 when available.
So if you truly try to duplicate this load, it's IMR-4350, and like I said, I'll get my old log books out and find the exact same charge I was using back then so we can try to maintain similar comparisons. Which brings to mind, has 4350 been reformulated since the 80's? If so, we might have trouble trying to get to 58 grs., I haven't used it in .270 win for quite some time.
Also, and for what it's worth, and to help with the comparison tests, when I stated "up the spine" I was referring to those flat blade like bones that extend off the spinal column, not up the center of the spine where the nerves and fluid is contained, and I think the blades are tougher to penetrate probably.
All I'm asking of you H&H, is to please drop the straight up implied "your lying" approach. There are other less insulting approaches to making a point or debating something, especially when it involves a rather long time member and a moderator. I also don't think this type of conduct has gained either of us any heightened level of respect from others, and it sure doesn't make for a positive THR display to expose others too either. Can we agree to a "Cease Fire"? I don't want to leave THR, I enjoy the people and topics around here, but I don't deserve to be treated like this by a moderator either. And I don't think you would tolerate it from someone else either, it attacks your personal integrity. And the only reason I'm not sending this statement to you as a PM, is I thought it might show others that THR is a place where two members can resolve a disagreement in a respectful manner.
GS