firebyprolong
04-16-2009, 02:06 PM
Im new to the site and really like what i see, so i got up the nerve to asks some questions. Im trying to patch rounds for my enfield #1 and haven a few issues.
#1 will using a as cast 308. RN 180 GR lee gascheck bullet work after a few raps of tracing paper? have tryed this in the past and can never get a consistent point of impact. All other load data aside i am baffled. After five rounds of serras drop into a nice neat little half inch hole and all the copper is removed the patched rounds just seam to evaporate after leaving the muzzle. 45 grains of imr 4350 is my standard load in this rifle because of the tiny groups i can manage with it. do i need to switch powder? Mabey 4895 or 3130? . After attempting this about 5 times over the last 10 years I'm about ready to call it a loss. any ideas ?
#2 is there a general patch pattern that anyone uses? Ive been cutting them off sqaure on the tailing edge to the tune of three wraps over a .308 with a Top cigg roller. after sizing they come in at .314 to .3145. Am i just putting to much effort into this or am i just to stupid to grasp the concept?
Any help would be greatly appreciated
#1 will using a as cast 308. RN 180 GR lee gascheck bullet work after a few raps of tracing paper? have tryed this in the past and can never get a consistent point of impact. All other load data aside i am baffled. After five rounds of serras drop into a nice neat little half inch hole and all the copper is removed the patched rounds just seam to evaporate after leaving the muzzle. 45 grains of imr 4350 is my standard load in this rifle because of the tiny groups i can manage with it. do i need to switch powder? Mabey 4895 or 3130? . After attempting this about 5 times over the last 10 years I'm about ready to call it a loss. any ideas ?
#2 is there a general patch pattern that anyone uses? Ive been cutting them off sqaure on the tailing edge to the tune of three wraps over a .308 with a Top cigg roller. after sizing they come in at .314 to .3145. Am i just putting to much effort into this or am i just to stupid to grasp the concept?
Any help would be greatly appreciated