IMR 8208 XBR in a 30-30?

[fatelvis]

I just set up my 550 to load for my new 30-30 Contender barrel. I did some searching and found alot of people were having good luck using 5744 and 4759 under my bullet (Lyman 311041). I tried both powders, and Dillons measure was horrible at throwing consistant loads with those powders. (I'm used to H322, Bullseye and other fine kerneled powders). I really would like to load these progressively, and have 8lbs. of 8208 staring up at me......
I know it burns a little faster than 4895, but would it be sacrilegious to use a benchrest powder in a 30-30? LOL. Really, has anyone tried it yet, and if so, could you share your data? I know it would flow better through the measure, and I have alot of it. Thanks-

[felix]

Start at 21.0 grains. ... felix

You can use H322 data when found in the books. ... felix

From Hodgdon's pages......

170 GR. SIE FP IMR IMR 8208 XBR .308" 2.550" 27.8 2052 36,400 CUP 30.9 2181 37,500 CUP

So, up the start load to 27.5 ... felix

[Marlin Junky]

There are better powders for cast in the 30-30 especially if you're seeking a reduced load. If you want to go 40-45K PSI, fill the case up with something slower.

MJ

[fatelvis]

I'm actually not looking for a reduced load. I would like to work up a load to use on IMHSA Big-Bore Silhouettes.

[XWrench3]

isnt that the powder that Hornady uses in their fxt bullet loads? i.m.o., if you have it, use it. as long as it is safe.

[45r]

25 grains Re-7 or 29 grains 3031 or H-4895 worked best for my Marlin using BRP 311041's.My give away basic reloading manual shows 170GR sierra fp ,8028xbr 30.9gr - 2181 fps -37,500 CUP

[Marlin Junky]

Give your 8208 a whirl but if it's anything like the old surplus 8208, it'll perform best at 40K+ PSI. Your winter loads may need another grain or so to keep up to your summer loads too. When it comes to max loads in the 30-30 I prefer near 100% density charges. Anything less than about 30 grains of 8208 will give you too much air space for decent ES's. 31-32 grains will probably get you a better burn with a smaller ES but you'll also likely be over 40K PSI and will probably still have quite a bit of air space remaining in the case. I haven't worked with 8208 since the surplus market dried up so YMMV. My boolits were heat treated 311041's, so be careful.

MJ

[braddonovan67]

I've used 8208 for 6 years now. I load 30g in my 30-30. Never had any problems with it. Regularly get 2100fps ish and no flattened primers or extraction issues. I've loaded ftx and cast.

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