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Recommendation for 2230-C Powder
rufe-snow
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I'm on my second 8 pound jug of the stuff. Can't beat it, has a burning rate similar to Varget, little slower then BLC2 & 3031.
Bought my last jug from Natchez for $60. Even with Has-Mat & shipping, it cost less then $100. I'm saving $10 a pound over store bought powder.
Bought my last jug from Natchez for $60. Even with Has-Mat & shipping, it cost less then $100. I'm saving $10 a pound over store bought powder.
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Thats the only cartridge I use it in. It sure is cheap enough, but works very well.
Gun control is hitting what your aiming at.
Not familiar with it.Is that an Accurate Arms powder?What calibers do you use it for?
Correct, Accurate Arms bulk powder. Slightly slower then AA 2230.
So far I have used it for 7.5 Swiss, 6.5 Swede & 7.62 x 54. Best load I've worked up so far has been with the 6.5, ( big surprise ).
why chase the game when the bullet can get em from here?....
Got Balistics?
and what was that 6.5 swede load if ya don't mind? Thanks
why chase the game when the bullet can get em from here?....
Got Balistics?
I don't believe it's prudent to either give or use specific load data from the internet, as their can be so many variables involved. That said, this is my basic data, work up 1/3 grain at a time using it until your rifles accuracy meets your satisfaction.
1), Stock Swede Long Rifle, Dated 1917, No Scope, Military Open sights, 100 yds from bench.
2), Hornady 100 Grain Soft Points.
3), 3.00 +/- ,005 OAL.
4), Winchester, old White box standard primers.
5), 2 X fired, PMC Brass. ( I don't recommend PMC Brass for 6.5 x 55, Lapua is much better quality )
6), (8) of 10 shot group in 10 ring, (4) of those shots in 1 3/8", all 10 shots in black. I shoot 10 shot groups with the old iron sighted military rifles.
7), 5,000+ Elevation, 60 Degrees.
8), Start with 40 grains of 2230-C, work up with 1/3 grain increments.
I am using a rem700, so I can run higher pressures than the military guns,..but as always, I start low and work up. that way when I hit the majic number,..I have already run a few strings and gotten settled in to the rifle[:D]
why chase the game when the bullet can get em from here?....
Got Balistics?
RS,..any data for 120gr pills with that powder? I am working with some 120gr NBT's for hunting loads and that powder price is plenty agreeable.[8D]
I am using a rem700, so I can run higher pressures than the military guns,..but as always, I start low and work up. that way when I hit the majic number,..I have already run a few strings and gotten settled in to the rifle[:D]
why chase the game when the bullet can get em from here?....
Got Balistics?
With 120 grainers drop down 3 grains, i.e. 137 grains of 2230-C and work your way up. You know the drill.
Wayne[8D]
Sorry for the delay in my reply. I did not realize that it was so long ago that I used to shoot IHMSA. My reloading notes were lost for awhile.
We used to shoot two different bullet weights. We used 100 grain bullets on the chickens and pigs, and 140 grain bullets on the turkey and rams.
On the 100 grain bullets, we used Hodgdon H-322 powder, 25.3 grains, Lake City military brass, Federal 205 small rifle primer, cases trimmed to 1.740. We had to experiment with overall length, as the best accuracy was with the bullet just touching the lands.
On the 140 grain bullets, we used Accurate 2230, 24 grains of powder, Lake City military brass, Federal 205 primer.
These loads were developed in a Contender 14" pistol. We would index the cases as we shot them, and would then only neck size them. It was a lot of fun.
Wayne