Hi all,
New here but not to reloading and not to cast boolits, just cast boolits with modern powders. I ordered some Matt's Bullets 730 grain .458 gas checked hard cast for use in 458 Lott. Looking for recommended guidelines for starting charges and appropriate powders. I did search the forum but did not find what I was looking for.
Powders on hand are: IMR 3031, H4895, H4198, BLC2, H335, IMR 4064. Powders in my area of Ohio I can find are most IMR, Hodgdon and Alliant powders. I don't have the Quick loads program. Goal is velocity with accuracy for maximum penetration and impact (knock down). Especially needing maximum penetration for solid bone. Obviously I will need to work up my own load for my own rifle CZ550 American Safari, but I need a starting point and perhaps data that someone has worked within. Any help or direction would be appreciated.
Also will be working up a load for hard cast gas checked Lyman 550 grain (forget mould number but discontinued). Same powders, same inquiry.
First post so...about me. I live in central Ohio and am in law enforcement. On my 20th year of that. Shoulda been a firefighter.
Nate