7.62x54R and Steel powder loads

[Firelock66]

Anyone have experience using Steel powder for reduced loads in 7.62x54R or similar cartridge? I know 2400 and Reloader7 are popular for such loads. Steel is slower than 2400, faster than Re7. Any suggestions. I have a lot of Steel powder available.

[Firelock66]

Wow, no one has ever attempted to use Steel in any cartridge for CB loads.

[30calflash]

Probably too new for much real time tests, especially with the drought as it's been. I've not seen any in 2 years.

[Firelock66]

I guess I'll give it a try in the near future when I have time to set up the chrony. I will post results.

[rogerl7157]

Eagerly awaiting results for this since, i have a few pounds of steel powder i acquired in a trade.

[Firelock66]

I got to try one load but didn't have time to chronograph. I used 14 grians and jword surplus 148 gr. in my M-39. Set my sights at 400 shooting at 50yds. Very mild and just hit the bottom of my target.
Accomplished finding a safe starting point but not much else. I plan to load some rounds and ladder up, monitoring the chrony. I'll use 170 gr cast .311's I have. When my work schedule cooperates. Hopefully before the snow flies.