reduced loads for 30-06

[norfolk shooter]

hi folks hope you all had a super xmas.
now then i got (for a change!!!) shooting related items for xmas. one of which is a 170grn .309 lead mold. now im looking to use this for my 30-06.

has anyone done this with the 06'?? if so any tips would be lovley

many thanks

[acmsarh]

Have a hunt through this cast boolits forum ,They have a lot of experience with reduced loads in all calibres.

http://castboolits.gunloads.com/foru...rite-Cartridge

[Simon_S]

Dont no how light a load you need but trailboss will do very light loads, i am using it in my 45/70 Rossi

[norfolk shooter]

i did think about trail boss as its nice and bulky. but then there is also good old unique

[Simon_S]

You get a lot more shots from the trailboss, you start off at 12gr i get over 300 rounds
From one bottle

[norfolk shooter]

How does the trail boss meter?

[springfieldm6]

I've found that trail boss does not meter very well, so i have been using powder scoops instead, which are just as quick, and give possibly a slightly more consistent measure.

[Simon_S]

I been using the Lee perfect powder measure, this is working ok for me. Just follow the instruction you get with it
There also less chance double charge with this powder.

[aspen]

I use 14grs of 2400 in my 308 with a 156gr gascheck they work well in my rifle

Bob

[Scuba Fun]

If your lead bullet is anything like the Lyman #311291 then these loads are from the Lyman 48th ed for Alliant powders:

Unique
Start 12.0 Vel 1508
Max 16.5 Vel 1842
Herco
Start 12.5 Vel 1488
Max 16 Vel 1697
2400
Start 18.5 Vel 1635
Max 29.5 Vel 2296

Hope this helps

[norfolk shooter]

I use 14grs of 2400 in my 308 with a 156gr gascheck they work well in my rifle

Bob

Thanks mate just wondered how the 2400 meters? I only ask as RL19 claims to be excellent metering but the reality is different.

[stiffy-g]

I haven't loaded cast lead bullets in bottleneck cases, but have a look at Lee "Modern Reloading" (second edition), it's full of data for lead bullets, with a specific section at the front for cast bullets used in the 308 & 30or6.
It's a good all-round book and well worth buying.
Good luck