.308W & 7.62x54R w/XMP5744

[slim1836]

I bought a pound of Accurate 5744 to reload my cast boolits in my Tikka T3 and 91/30MN as the Lyman 49th edition showed that powder to be accurate in both rifles with the boolits I cast.

My T3 slugs at .308, the boolit is LEE C309-160-R (gas check attached w/.309 sizer), and I am using Recluses 45/45/10 lube. I don't plan on using filler unless I cannot obtain accuracy.

The Lyman 49th edition load chart data shows 20-31 grains (1672-2337 fps).
Questions are: Does 2337 fps exceed the 45/45/10 lube capabilities? I plan on starting low and working up without maxing out the suggested load. Anyone have a pet load using this powder?

In the 91/30 (slugs at .312), the boolit is Lyman 314299 (gas check attached w/.314 sizer) using 45/45/10 also. Lyman 49th edition load chart shows 20-32.5 grains (1513-2153 fps). Same questions as the T3.

My boolits are straight wheelweights (aircooled) with nothing else added.

Any and all feedback is appreciated.

Slim

[frnkeore]

The 2153 fps is doable. I've never shot at the 2300+ range but, I think it would be iffy. Ypur WW's won't get you to even 1600+ unless you quench them. Either buy dropping in water as your casting or by putting them in the oven in a basket at 450 - 500 and quenching in water.

I don't know what your lube is so, I can't comment on that.

Frank

[chuebner]

slim1836,

I've been using 18-20gr. 5744 in all my 30cal milsurps for quite some time now and am very happy with the results. My boolits run from 160-210gr. and I like velocities around 1500-1600fps. No need to push them to 2200-2300fps. Lube is JPW/Alox.

charlie

[slim1836]

Charlie,

What is your lead composition? Do you water quench or air cool?

Slim

[Ben]

frnkeore

" Ypur WW's won't get you to even 1600+ unless you quench them. Either buy dropping in water as your casting or by putting them in the oven in a basket at 450 - 500 and quenching in water. "

My .30 cal. and .35 cal. rifles have been shooting bullets made from air cooled WW's at 1,600 - 1,750 fps without any leading at all for 30 yrs. with dozens of different gas checked , cast bullet designs .

Thousands of rounds.

I'm sorry, but my experiences don't reinforce your statements above.

[chuebner]

Slim,

All my alloy is scrap. All boolits cast are air-cooled only. I have a mix of range lead, WW and pure lead. Average BHN of 16. I gascheck everything I shoot and I have pushed these boolits to about 2000fps with no leading at all. My preference is for low velocity loads. One of my best loads for a K31 is 12.5 2400 under a Lyman 311413 for about 1200fps. Shoots better than I can hold.

charlie

[slim1836]

These are the responses I am looking for in order to reenforce what I am wanting to do.

In general, I want a load for my Tikka T3 and 91/30 MN using the molds and powder I have that will be accurate between 100-200 yards for hunting hogs and deer along with plinking at the range.

I'm not real experienced in the art of reloading and casting, but if I can achieve the above, I will have satisfied my needs.

Thanks so far for all the feedback.

Slim