I have had a win 94 30-30 for a bit, and finally decided to start reloading for it. Got some Lee equipment, which except the scale I am very happy with.
So I checked the recommended load for .30-30 using Trailboss 6.5 to 9 grains! Using a 165 grain cast projectile.
I loaded up 20 rounds with 7.2 grains I was anticipating ~1000 fps, got only ~850! I don't care about the speed, I wanted light plinking loads for fun, but this was terrible, i must have set a record for the most inaccurate load at the range! The group, if you could call it that was about 2 foot, and all the bullets where tumbling, a couple even hit the target side on!
I assume, this must be due to the bullet achieving insufficient velocity/pressure to stabilize? Any other suggestions?
The barrel was clean! The bullet jump was about .020" and the OAL was 2.524".
I think I am going to try 8.7 grains and if its no better use 4198 (granted for 1500fps) instead!
So I checked the recommended load for .30-30 using Trailboss 6.5 to 9 grains! Using a 165 grain cast projectile.
I loaded up 20 rounds with 7.2 grains I was anticipating ~1000 fps, got only ~850! I don't care about the speed, I wanted light plinking loads for fun, but this was terrible, i must have set a record for the most inaccurate load at the range! The group, if you could call it that was about 2 foot, and all the bullets where tumbling, a couple even hit the target side on!
I assume, this must be due to the bullet achieving insufficient velocity/pressure to stabilize? Any other suggestions?
The barrel was clean! The bullet jump was about .020" and the OAL was 2.524".
I think I am going to try 8.7 grains and if its no better use 4198 (granted for 1500fps) instead!