I have a savage 110 in 30-06 I'm wanting to shoot cast with. Id like some suggestions as to where to start so I don't waste lots of time and components.
My goal is to get slightly less than or close to 30-30 level loads for plinking and maybe deer hunting. I'd like all the accuracy I can get, but 2"-2.5" at 100 would suffice if it comes easy. Trajectory is important in that I want my scope to zero. No iron sights.
I have for bullets
Lyman 31141
Lee 309-150-F
Both with gas checks and lube sized to .3095 and of WW+Sn alloy. My calipers show a sized bullet over .309 but less than .310. It's the only 30 caliber sizer I have but I could get others if it's the deciding factor.
Powder
3031
IMR 4227
Unique
Bullseye
I've done some research on this and I have some questions in regards to things Ive read.
I find lots of people using 4895 which I don't have. So I'm looking first at 3031. I'm game for pistol powders though if it will give acceptable accuracy and trajectory. I don't want to use a filler if I can avoid it. One because I've not done it before, but also ill have to source it. And because it's an extra step.
I see suggestions of seating the bullet further out for a longer OAL. I don't want any exposed grease. Can I get by with only greasing the lower groove? Can I get the accuracy level I'm looking for by seating near the crimp groove?
Crimping, I normally crimp everything. Can I get the accuracy I'm looking for with any amount of crimp? Or should I just forget crimping?
Trajectory, what can I expect? I ain't getting into stuff like expensive scopes with huge amounts of adjustment or shimmed or beveled bases.
I appreciate any suggestions as to direction to start and links to threads germane to my query.
Bazoo