JDL
10-16-2015, 05:00 PM
I had forgot how much fun this rifle really is! I was checking out my ammo supply for the upcoming deer season and found I only had 5 cartridges loaded up with my standard RCBS 30-180FP. OK, that's a couple for sight in and 3 left over for deer but, I hate to feel cramped. I set out to load some but, much to my chagrin, couldn't find any bullets in my stash. I didn't want to cast any because today was such a beautiful day for shooting.
Ah ha, I found some 311407 that I had cast up almost 10 years ago before I standardized on the 30-180FP. Weight is 182 grains compared to 187 grs. so, I loaded up a few using my charge for the RCBS bullet, 35 grains of H-414.
My old Marlin seemed to like these about as well as my previous load so, I'm glad I was out of my favorite boolit because I now have an ample substitute supply.
Made a note to myself......Fire up the lead pot and make some 30-180FP!;-)
Ah ha, I found some 311407 that I had cast up almost 10 years ago before I standardized on the 30-180FP. Weight is 182 grains compared to 187 grs. so, I loaded up a few using my charge for the RCBS bullet, 35 grains of H-414.
My old Marlin seemed to like these about as well as my previous load so, I'm glad I was out of my favorite boolit because I now have an ample substitute supply.
Made a note to myself......Fire up the lead pot and make some 30-180FP!;-)