I recently purchased a Marlin Xlr 30-30 new because of its 1 in 12 twist, 24 inch barrel.
Slugged out at .301 and .309.
Loaded lvr powder behind a Lyman 311041 cast from no.2 water dropped. Checked, alox lubed and sized .311. Weight 175 gr
32-34 gr lvr is giving 4 inch 3 shot groups at 100 y.
I've loaded some test rounds with 28 gr and 30 gr to try and tighten the groups.
Any idea of approximate velocity with 28 and 30 gr loads as I cannot find any load data below 33 gr. with 170 gr loading on the Hodgson site.
What do you think would be the minimum useful charge using lvr before it would be better to substitute for another powder.
My aim is to get an accurate, hunting load for pigs.
Thanks for your help.