Hello,
for a long time I was only reading, now I'd like to ask a few questions and share my experience in another thread.
I am from Austria, Europe, I have got a Sabatti Evo Rifle in 308 Win. with multi radial rifling (special type of polygon)
I acquired some moulds and tried PC. Clear PC seems to work best. TGIC powders are banned in Europe and I think this Ingredient makes the american made PC more sticky
I measured the max OAL of several different bullets (Lee .312 155 160 and 185, MP molds Hunter, Lee .309 from 160 to 200 RN) and they all seem to have the following in common:
The powder coated nose seems too thick to "bore ride" so OAL is really short, even if I shake off a lot of powder.
The PB or GC shank is quite a lot lower than the neck (up to 6mm with the heavier bullets)
Now to my Question:
Do you have a favourite mould that really works with PC in mind? The goal is a "very" accurate 100m Target Round.
I have one that I like and its the HTC 150 SP BO1, OAL seems perfect with PC unfortunately it's only available as Plain Base. Accuracy is mediocre (2,7 -4") with 1770fps. I think it's way too fast. I am a little hesitant to reduce the charge in fear of SEE (trail boss is banned in the EU, I use N110 vihtavuori)
The HTC 225 RN CE4 seems really well designed because the nose has a tapered section that accounts for the added PC. It has a really small gas check shank, I wonder if the standard gas checks fit them. I have not shot them yet. I think the won't stabilize well in a 1:11 Twist.
All the best,
Luke