Hello. Again I am a long time lurker and now new member. I have shot cast for about 18 years. Got away from it for a couple and now coming back.
I am a Garand nut. Want to try cast in one of my Garands. I plan on using my 6 digit Springfield that is stock that I use for CMP matches. I used a decent out to 200 yard lighter recoiling load that guys at the CMP seem to enjoy 110 grain Sierra Varmiter with 47 grains of IMR3031. Had good luck with that load.
Well that barrel is now free of copper and going to be used for cast. I am going to use the old stand by 311299 sized to .311. After seeing the many post here on the Garand I plan on using my 8 lbs. of H4895 start with 34.5 grains and go up to 36 grains to see what is the best. I know some use Dacron filler. Is that necessary? How about barrel tipping?
Thank you in advance.