I have several Lee boolit molds but the load data is scarce. For example I want to try some casts from a DC C309-160-R mold but I can't find load data for that boolit. Can I use data for a similar...
Type: Posts; User: grumpy1
I have several Lee boolit molds but the load data is scarce. For example I want to try some casts from a DC C309-160-R mold but I can't find load data for that boolit. Can I use data for a similar...
Forum: Factory & Surplus Powder
I know little about powder. When read the load data I have noticed that as the bullet weight goes up the grains of powder go down. I was wondering what am I missing because using logic knowing...
Forum: Reloading Equipment
Thanks I took your advice and got sb die set. I agree that that seems will eliminate some other problems I may have caused.
Forum: Cast Boolits
I have a Savage 99 in 308 and my local store has 4 molds and I would like an opinion on which is best for a start and the reason for the choice. They are all Lee molds DC C312-155-2R, DC...
Forum: Reloading Equipment
Thanks all for the suggestions. I tried several things to see if I could find the problem. I blacken the cases with a sharpie and found that found that the base was not being brought down enough. So...
Forum: Reloading Equipment
I just bought 2 sets of 308 dies and 300 brass cases. The die sets were used and the brass was supposed to be once fired. The dies are RCBS and Pacific. The problem is they don't size the cases to...
Forum: Factory Rifles
I ordered a 308 Savage axis and I was looking for some help with what Lee bullet mold would be good and what size of sizing die to get since I will be powder coating and not gas checking. I have a...
Forum: CB Loads / Military Rifles
I have loaded cast powder coated for my 303 with good results in the sub sonic loads like 6 gn RedDot using lee 185gn cast.
Now I have a slightly different custom mold that casts 193gr after powder...
I am relatively new to reloading so I always follow recipes exactly, now I want to change to a lighter shot load. Was loading 9-00 buckshot (weight 484gr) got a mold that casts .31 diameter weight...
Forum: CB Loads / Military Rifles
I am in Ontario Canada, I just updated my profile. I think this was my first post but I have been lurking for quite a while. You guys on here make me wonder where have been all my life, there is so...
Forum: CB Loads / Military Rifles
I tried to load some 303 British with a lee C312-185-1R over 8gr of red dot and I was wondering if anyone had any info that would tell me what velocity I am getting. I do not have a crono and I want...
BP | Bronze Point | IMR | Improved Military Rifle | PTD | Pointed |
BR | Bench Rest | M | Magnum | RN | Round Nose |
BT | Boat Tail | PL | Power-Lokt | SP | Soft Point |
C | Compressed Charge | PR | Primer | SPCL | Soft Point "Core-Lokt" |
HP | Hollow Point | PSPCL | Pointed Soft Point "Core Lokt" | C.O.L. | Cartridge Overall Length |
PSP | Pointed Soft Point | Spz | Spitzer Point | SBT | Spitzer Boat Tail |
LRN | Lead Round Nose | LWC | Lead Wad Cutter | LSWC | Lead Semi Wad Cutter |
GC | Gas Check |