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Thanks for the replies.

If my rounds chamber without issue is there any reason I need to crimp? I've read about needing to crimp to get rid of the flare on the case mouth, but I've never actually done it.

I used 1.9 cc (yes I dip for plinking loads) and had some nice results in a VKT M91. Not as nice as the group above but not bad at all.

Excellent. I've never used a filler and the thought of it freaks me out.

Thank you both for the replies.

I picked up a pound of imr 4198 today to try in my .303 British and 7.62x54r. Up until now I've only used 2400 and red dot. Is a filler recommended with 4198? I'm using Lyman 314299 boolits. I've...

I don't have any data giving velocities of 2200 fps. I only have Lyman 4th at the moment. Any recommendations on powder. 2400 definitely won't do it.

Thanks for the replies. I get great accuracy with aliant 2400. Would 1600 fps be a reasonable velocity for hunting or should I try to push them a little faster?

Sorry I was wrong. Its a 2-6-92 alloy. The maker says its between 14-15 BHN.

I'm really not sure about BHN. I'm just learning this stuff and up until now have only thought about paper punching loads. They are from a Lyman 314299 mold and I load them in .303 British and...

I know this is a real noob question, but are hard cast bullets suitable for hunting deer. I order mine rather than cast my own and they are a 96-2-2 alloy. Would they be too hard to consider for...

Thanks for the replies. I really have no idea what velocity I was getting with either load since I have no chronograpph. As for leading I'm not even sure I would recognize it. I'm very new to...

Do imr4198 and 4759 require fillers?

My Finn M27 wasn't crazy about red dot either. I just bought it because they were out of 2400. No key holing with the m27 but not nearly the accuracy of the 2400. I won't be buying it again.

I wasn't suggesting it's .311. I slugged it and if my measuring was correct it was around .313. I just had the .311 boolits and tried them for fun. They shot fine with the 2400 and key holed with red...

I have 314299 sized at .314 that shoot well. I just gave the .311 a try for fun and was wondering why they would shoot a nice group with the 2400 but key hole severely with red dot.

I have a 1916 BSA No.1 Mk.III. I've shot 314299 sized at both .311 through it with 16 gr of 2400 with no issues with key holing. What would cause key holing with this same boolit with 13 gr of red...

Mine shot great today with the 314299 at .314 and 1.3cc dipper of 2400. I was very pleased.

That's what I was thinking but I thought I better get a more informed opinion. Thanks!

I have a Finnish M27 mosin that slugs at .310. It has the D marking which means its throat was opened up to accept russian ammo at .311-.312. Would it be risky pressure wise to try some cast 314299...

I bought some Herter's .303 Brit brass here in Canada. I ordered by mail and had never heard of Herter's but I figured for 16.50 for 50 I'd take a chance. Its really nice new old stock made in Sweden...

Excellent. The N-135 is beautiful powder. Can't wait to try it. Thanks!

I'm quite new to shooting cast. I can find lots of data for my SMLE using shotgun and pistol powders, but very little for regular rifle powder. I happen to have a lot of N-135 kicking around. I've...

I started with a 1943 91/30. Nice bore but it shot horribly at first. Lots of shimming experiments and it finally shoots well. I recently picked up a 1933 Tula Finn capture with a hex receiver (very...

Thanks to all. Found lots of good Lyman data for the Hornady .312 174 gr. Nothing for the N-135 but that's
ok. Wish I had an M24. I have two Finn captures but nothing with a Finnish barrel yet.