Load needed for 308 Winchester using Lyman 311284

travis3

October 04, 2007 18:18

Does anyone have a good cast bullet load using the Lyman 311284 bullet giving 1800 to 2000 fps Rifle I plan to use it in is a bolt action Parker Hale.

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  jonk

  October 05, 2007 04:51

  About 18-20 gr of SR 4759 should get you there.

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  travis3

  October 06, 2007 04:51

  Thanks for the loading data. I was wondering if there are any loads for slower burning powders? I like the Accurate Brand such as 8700, 3100, 2700, 2520, 1680 etc. Thanks again for the help.

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  HandgunHTR52

  October 06, 2007 10:56

  30 grains of XMR-2015 or 27 grains of 1680 should put you where you want to be.

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  travis3

  October 06, 2007 17:15

  Thanks! I'm really glad for the help. I have 2 cans of 1680 so I am really thankful. Have you ever tried the 311284 for a hunting bullet?
  Was wondering if it would also work in the 30-30? Should make a load like the old 303 Savage?

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  HandgunHTR52

  October 07, 2007 03:17

  quote:Originally posted by travis3
  Thanks! I'm really glad for the help. I have 2 cans of 1680 so I am really thankful. Have you ever tried the 311284 for a hunting bullet?
  Was wondering if it would also work in the 30-30? Should make a load like the old 303 Savage?
  
  
  I don't cast my own bullets, so I have never personally used this bullet for hunting, but I know quite a few guys who use the big heavy lead bullets for shooting big bore sihouette. Big and slow means tolerable recoil with good knock-down in that game.

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