hanover67
06-02-2014, 07:35 PM
I'm trying to develop a load for my Model 94 using the 311041 boolit and 2400 powder. I loaded the "200 yard load" of 16gr of 2400, which seemed very light, plus the primers started backing out. My plan is to increase the powder charge in 1/2gr increments, i.e. 16.5, 17.0, 17.5, and 18.0 and stop increasing the charge when the primers stop backing out. The maximum load with this powder is 19.0gr, according to the Lyman 4th Edition Cast Bullet Handbook.
I am using Federal brass and my 16gr load had Winchester primers. I have enough Federal 210 primers to do this project, hoping they are a better (tighter) fit in the primer pockets. I also have WIN748 powder but the Lyman load table says they used CCI primers, which I don't have. The "accuracy" load uses IMR 4198, but I don't have that either.
I'm curious if anybody has gone through the same development process. I'm hoping to find a combination that is below the hot end of the powder range.
I am using Federal brass and my 16gr load had Winchester primers. I have enough Federal 210 primers to do this project, hoping they are a better (tighter) fit in the primer pockets. I also have WIN748 powder but the Lyman load table says they used CCI primers, which I don't have. The "accuracy" load uses IMR 4198, but I don't have that either.
I'm curious if anybody has gone through the same development process. I'm hoping to find a combination that is below the hot end of the powder range.