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superior
06-13-2009, 01:46 PM
I'm wanting to push the 314299 as fast as I can with 2400 to check accuracy. Does anyone know the maximum load range ?:Fire:

dbldblu
06-13-2009, 06:36 PM
My old Lyman 44th edition shows the following:
19.0 gr 2400 1628 fps suggested starting load and 24.0 gr 2400 1893 fps as max.

dromia
06-14-2009, 01:09 AM
22 gns is the maximum I've gone to in my rifles, I think 24 is a bit OTT.

Pressure rises sharply with this relatively fast powder so safe handloading practices are a must.

Work up in small increments and be alert to any pressure sign

dromia
06-14-2009, 01:13 AM
My velocity was hovering around 1900 fps with 22gns BTW.

If you want more speed and safer pressure margins then go for a slower powder.

superior
06-14-2009, 03:02 AM
Ok ! Thanks, guys!

jonk
06-14-2009, 10:59 PM
I've gone up to 24. Accuracy fell off. I got best accuracy around 18 in one gun, 21 in another using that bullet.

I usually start around 16 gr of 2400 and work up for whatever .30 caliber-ish gun