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JedYonkers
03-19-2013, 04:02 PM
I have been looking at reduced 30/30 loads for my marlin 336 and could use some input from you guys. I've got a lee 113 grain soupcan mold on the way and plan to size at .310 for the microgrooved marlin barrel. Finding powder has been hard around here and I can't find Unique or trail boss anywhere. I'm looking for a 12-1400 FPS load for the soup can in 30/30. I have the following powders handy, IMR PB ,BLC-2, TAC, Bullseye (alot actually) Win 748, Win 231. I'd rather not have to gas check plinking loads hence the 1400 fps limit. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Salmoneye
03-19-2013, 04:52 PM
That slow with that light a boolit, I'd be looking for a Red Dot load...

Sadly, I have no 'published' data for that light a boolit, and I am loathe to give out what 'works' for me...

Here is a page with light loads for a 170gr pill, with a number of powders:

http://www.gmdr.com/lever/3030w170_dat.htm

ADDING:

I just noticed that page has data for the 170gr with Bullseye also, but I do not know how that might help with your 'soup can'...
helice
03-19-2013, 09:14 PM
You'd probably be pretty pleased with just about any pistol/shotgun powder. Your Bullseye and 231W would fit the bill. Start with 4 or 5 grains. Velocities will be like a 32-20. I have the 311316 Lyman which is about as close to your soup can boolit as possible. Give it a try. Pretty sure you'll have fun with it.
That GMDR post is worth reading.
Alan
03-20-2013, 12:02 AM
I burned up a LOT of the 311316 and 7 gr of Red Dot. YMMV.
Nobade
03-20-2013, 07:40 AM
Yep. 5-7gr. Bullseye works fine, is accurate and doesn't lead the bore. Don't need a gascheck just good tumble lube. No fillers used either.

-Nobade
RickinTN
03-20-2013, 10:17 AM
I'm thinking Red Dot would be my first choice. The Bullseye loads suggested should work well also, but I have no personal experience with that powder. In a Micro-groove barrel pressure as well as velocity needs to be considered in relation to the hardness of your bullets. In my experience Micro-groove rifling seems to be more prone to bullet "skidding" than with traditional rifling.