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nighthunter
12-22-2005, 07:26 PM
Any suggestions for loads using WC 820 with a 120 gr FNGC in a Ruger Blackhawk chambered in 30 Carbine. I have the bullets from a Mountain Mold sized at .309 and cast from WW. Since WC 820 is a 30 Carbine PD I figure about 12.0 gr to start. Any opinions?
Nighthunter

Buckshot
12-23-2005, 03:37 AM
..............Fired 8-97 Ruger BH, WC820 lot # 47323. R-P cases, CCI small rifle primers. Lee C309-113F. OAL: 1.550".

10.0grs 1235 fps
10.5 grs 1332 fps
11.0grs 1376 fps
11.5 grs 1438 fps
12.0grs 1503 fps
12.5grs 1544 fps Bullet base sitting on the powder.

Just for fun: Fired 10-02. Lyman 311440 @ 152grs naked, OAL 1.675". Win small pistol primers.

10.0grs 1132 fps
10.5grs 1209 fps
11.0grs 1265 fps Primer a bit flat, just into the radius.

Remember there are about 3 different lots of WC820 out there.

................Buckshot

nighthunter
12-24-2005, 07:55 AM
Thanks Buckshot. That was exactly the kind of information I was looking for. Merry Christmas.
Nighthunter