go about setting the taper crimp is to use a case to set your die. This powder may be the same brand and type, but is slightly different in burning rate than the last lot you used. Your cases may vary within the same brand as to both volume and strength. At that time, just give them to a needy shooter so you can treat yourself to a new batch. You always have the possibility of pulling a bullet when you open the action, causing problems in the field such as a bullet stuck in the barrel and powder spilled in the action. You should stick with the data in your handgun manual while loading your pistols and use your rifle manual when loading the rifles. This is often a good way to introduce a new shooter to the game. The object behind the roll crimp is to firmly grip the bullet, in order to provide better ignition and reduce the possibility of the bullets being “pulled” under recoil. Unless this dimension is reduced by inside neck reaming, this results in a case neck that is too thick to allow the bullet to be released when it is fired, causing pressure to sky rocket. Double the wall thickness and add the bullet’s diameter. Moving the case to the crimp station, run the press up to the top of its stroke. I have a 30-06 Ackley Improved, but I can’t find any loading information for it. On most improved cartridges, you can start with a mid-range load of the parent cartridge (in this case a 30-06) and start cautiously working your way up. h�bbd``b`��@�q�`kš@��H�%�X�@�= D\)y While very few competitors bother weighing their powder charges for ammunition to be used at the 200 and 300 yard lines, many do weigh charges for loads that will be used from 600 to 1000 yards (and beyond). (888) 223-3006 Oddly enough, a bullet and load that may not be an ideal choice for a given situation may perform quite well in one gun, and yet may fail under exactly the same circumstances in an otherwise identical gun. For heavier game, the 220-grain slugs make a good choice, especially at short to medium ranges. A tapered expander in a neck-sizing die is just the tool needed to make the neck perfectly round. Jimbeaux, Preacher - I spent some time in Houston a few years back. Note: For information regarding '06 hunting loads for semi-auto or pump-action rifles, please check out my upcoming blog article: .30-06 Springfield Part 2 - Service Rifle Loads. Ask any prairie dog hunter who has had to shade his gun, put his cartridges on ice and avoid leaving a loaded round in a hot chamber too long. It’s the small carbide ring embedded in the base of the sizing die that actually does the sizing. Its longer sight radius makes it easier to achieve and maintain proper sight alignment. After the bullet is seated, the neck is crimped to hold the new bullet in place. As the ranges increase, so does the advantage of the higher ballistic coefficient. This means that there just isn’t as much steel surrounding each chamber, resulting in a weaker revolver. Now, take into consideration variations in components. Sedalia, MO 65301 Two factors limit OAL–magazine length and throat length. Since this is highly polished, it requires no lube and will eliminate one step in your reloading. When using military cases, always check the capacity against the last lot of commercial brass you were using to avoid any potential problems, and adjust the load accordingly. Penetrating ability, expansion characteristics and even profile must be considered when designing a hunting bullet. This bullet has a strong jacket and 6% antimony core, making it a fine bullet for penetration. Why The.30-06 Springfield Is Among The Best Cartridges To Reload: The Springfield represents what might be the most well-balanced case design in the most well-balanced bore diameter available. Next I will load and post some jacketed bullets, but so far, this is fantastic plinking and training kids and wives for a 30-06. No. Use MatchKings for matches, and game bullets for hunting. For reasons of safety. Because the .221 Fireball doesn’t actually use .221” diameter bullets. This has been most accurate load in at least 10 different .30/06 rifles I've worked with. This is why we include the lengths we used for specific types in developing our data, rather than just listing a SAAMI maximum OAL. Chamber it carefully. As a general rule, roll crimps are recommended for most revolvers, rifles using tubular magazines and situations that call for an extremely high bulletpull. Ditto for the .257 Roberts. Economy is fine, but there really is no shortcut to using the appropriate powders for a given application. For example, you want to use Win 231 in your 7mm Remington Magnum, because you have several pounds on hand for your .45 ACP? This is why long-range shooters are always more concerned about using bullets that have a high ballistic coefficient. Specifically 6.5-06. Click "Get Data" to view results. It is important to understand that maximums vary with several factors, such as temperature, even within the same gun. Yet a low pressure 45 ACP case may last until the cows come home if not overly crimped or belled too far. Try belling it slightly more. Each manufacturer uses a firearm that would be different from the other in chamber and barrel specs, making it necessary to stick with the data of one manufacturer all the way. : 155 grs Sierra, 180 grs Hornady bullets .308 Win. In most factory rifles, free floating will help accuracy, especially if it is done in conjunction with a good bedding job. That's my EVERYTHING load too! I am unable to locate the source ??? It has been generally recommended that handloaders reduce all load charges by at least one grain when using .30 caliber military cases. Ultimately, the best solution is to try several powders, and see which one gives the least flash in your particular pistol. This will go a long way in reducing this problem. Most factory .22-250s are intended for use with 50 and 55 grain bullets, and come with a 1×14” twist as standard equipment. There are some powders that are given a coating of flash deterrent, such as calcium carbonate. The carbide’s incredible hardness and polished finish is what allows these dies to function without lubricant. This should give you a good starting point. charge weight in grams and grains … While this may also increase neck tension, the degree of improvement is relatively slight in comparison to a firm roll crimp. One exception to this might be if you are shooting long-range competitions. We've obtained some load data from the ballisticians at Sierra for select calibers. There are an amazing number of variables that affect any load combination. It is important to understand that barrels vibrate when a shot is fired. It’s not unusual for two barrels of the same manufacturer, using the same loads, to vary 100 fps or more. Free floating a barrel is simply an attempt to eliminate a potential source Find what you need in four easy steps. %PDF-1.6 %���� I have found the Sierra accuracy loads to be on point with some other cartridges but have never found anything of the sort listed across the internet. Note the feel of the bolt handle when closing. They generally provide a high level of accuracy in many different barrels, not just our test barrel. If we’re talking about the differences between a Spitzer and a Spitzer Boat Tail, ballistic coefficient can be ignored for ranges of about 250 yards and closer. The swagers actually press the crimp out smooth. Aside from the possibility of a sharply pointed bullet striking a primer and causing a detonation, the deterrent coating may be altered, which speeds the burning rate. In the 1920s, Frankford Arsenal made a.30-06 match load utilizing a then-newfangled 170-grain boat tail bullet and Hi-Vel powder. You will probably be able to go approximately 5 to 7% above the parent cartridge loading. Upon ignition, the case expands in all directions, with the case walls tightly gripping the chamber. Screw the die down until you feel it contact the case mouth, and turn it 1/8 to 1/4 turn deeper. Large capacity rifle cases with relatively small bores (like your .270) are best served by fairly slow-burning powders, such as IMR 4350 and H4831. The results of such detonations are catastrophic, frequently resulting in the destruction of the rifle and serious injury to the shooter. There’s a lot of variables at work here, so the fact that your velocities are different is hardly surprising. Boat tails have a higher ballistic coefficient than flat base designs. Most tumblers would require the ammo to be tumbled for quite some time before it was thoroughly cleaned, possibly long enough to cause some breakdown of the powder or its deterrent coating. Accuracy Load H414 50.5 2900 2334 Hunting Load H335 47.0 3100 2667 #2120 .308" 125 gr. I've found quite a bit of published load data for 220s, but the only published data I've found for the 230s is from Sierra which I guess could be relied upon since after all, it is their bullet. The 165gr most accurate load has been 56.5gr of IMR4350. Several companies offer a variety of ways to remove crimps. Rifle reloading – handloading data for rifle calibers. Select your cartridge type from the drop-down list. of IMR4350, Winchester or Remington Brass, Winchester LR or Remington 9-1/2 LR Primer . NORMA LOAD DATA--.30-06 Springfield. Reducing the case length slightly, the loading was changed to a 150 grain bullet at 2700 fps. They range from a hand held tool, which actually cuts the crimp out, to primer pocket swagers that mount on your press. Think about the sharply pointed Spitzer nose of one cartridge in a tubular magazine, resting in contact with the primer of the cartridge in front of it in the magazine. In these situations, the compression is perfectly normal and not a cause for concern. The load data provided is to be used to their exact specifications. In the .223 Remington (5.56mm NATO), the internal capacity of most military brass we have worked with has not measured significantly different from commercial cases. You'll do better working close to max with the '06 as the data is milder than for other more recently released cartridges. SPT C.O.A.L. 126 0 obj <>stream When stored in such an environment, cartridges kept in sealed containers will last the best part of a lifetime. The Garand was designed for use with medium burning rate powders 4895 and IMR 4064. Seating a bullet deeper will reduce the capacity of the case. 91 0 obj <> endobj The appropriate powder for a given application is determined by a number of factors. �Ʃ�i�_O���%��i�׆S�������e������M���NK��!u�ő��f��,���?��@�4[�dFi�k�DW4Z&��g�O't@g�O=�! Max is 53.2-54.0gr depending on the source of data. Do not use Spitzer bullets in tubular magazines! No, not exactly. This combination could easily account for 95 percent of the world’s game, and that’s one of the beautiful features of the .30-06 Springfield. Case/primer Winchester/ Win LR C.O.A.L 3.320 3.220 3.320 3.330 3.330. This is the most common die found, and usually used on most bolt action rifle ammo. If your handgun is shooting high, either the velocity needs to be increased, the bullet’s weight decreased or both. The simple answer here is, “No, don’t do it.”. For one reason, the metal used in the old guns isn’t up to the standards of that used in modern firearms. A good working habit would be to check every fifth charge on the scales, or any charge that “felt” different when it was thrown. rifle reloading data 6 indicates maximum load - use caution loads less than minimum charges shown are not recommended. Reduce your load whenever you change or substitute any component. The name doesn’t have to relate to bullet diameter at all, since .224” diameter bullets are correct for all of these cartridges. Bullet weight grains gram. Although this is usually no problem with barrel lengths of six inches or more, just don’t expect the same type of performance from a 2 1/2” snubby. No, it’s not recommended. � Rš$8�A��@�+$Q$���^��``����8�3@� ^�C We have always maintained that there is no such thing as a “universal” bullet, one equally well suited to all tasks. Think about the .218 Bee, the .219 Zipper, the .220 Swift and the .225 Winchester cartridges. As the case moves back, it reseats the primer, often flattening it in the process. I have stumbled upon it twice, once each for .223 Remington and 8x57 Mauser and downloaded the .pdf. Burning the same amount of powder in a slightly smaller space will raise pressure, but not usually enough to be a problem. Some powders are more inclined to give a bright muzzle flash than others. Brass life will vary with the pressures and degree of movement or stress to which the case is subjected. These frequently asked questions have been prepared for informational purposes only. Become a Load Data member, access over 300,796 load recipies. 111 0 obj <>/Filter/FlateDecode/ID[<39778EC5EF074A3F7D7085F610E6DE5D><33023F31EB583A45AD3EBCA00191F82D>]/Index[91 36]/Info 90 0 R/Length 99/Prev 225368/Root 92 0 R/Size 127/Type/XRef/W[1 2 1]>>stream Loads touching the rifling will increase pressures, so they should be worked up from a minimum load. And just last week Sierra has released initial load data for these four new projectiles. Use the magnum primers when using slower powders, and standard primers with the faster powders. No comprehensive manual has the space to show every combination. SBT 165 gr. In short, if the patch isn’t clean, neither is the bore. Since the remaining velocity at 100 yards will be well above this, expansion will be reliable at any practical handgun range. High primers can cause jamming in revolvers, stiff chambering, poor accuracy and misfires in manually operated rifles, and possible slam-fires in semi-automatics (either rifles or pistols). Yes, you can by visiting our factory outlet located at 1400 West Henry Street. By using the lightest bullet weights shown, or by using the load showing the minimum listed velocity. On most improved cartridges, you can start with a mid-range load of the parent cartridge (in this case a 30-06) and start cautiously working your way up. 1400 W Henry St +1 Fotis!!! If in doubt, smoke the bullet and repeat the chambering exercise. 2.810” indicates maximum load - use caution loads less than minimum charges shown are not recommended. Not necessarily. BTW I have noticed that the Sierra load manual states H4831SC as accuracy load for the 30-06 and 150/155gr bullet. It can be reduced by simply working the brass no more than absolutely necessary. Inspect the bullet just above the mouth for any signs of contact. There are a number of extremely slow-burning powders that will create this same situation. The problem here is not one of chamber pressure, but of port pressure. Not unless you are working at maximum loads for your rifle. It just isn’t a suitable choice. In extreme examples, this force, called “bolt thrust,” can even damage a firearm. Different weights, different nose profiles and different jacket thicknesses all go into making one particular bullet the best suited to a particular task. .30-06 (Winchester Rifle Data) 17.30-06 (WWI and WWII American Bolt Actions) 10.30-06 Ackley Improved: 22.30-06 Ackley Improved (P.O. I prefer 4350 for my 30-06 ammo these days because it's slightly more accurate for me. JSP point makes good defense against a bear. It delivers a velocity range that makes all sorts of sense for hunting common animals at … Bullet. revolutionary high-velocity Spitzer loading around 1905, U.S. This is particularly true of the Lyman cast bullet data that comes from an earlier book but which is no longer included in their current cast bullet manual. Normally you can expect a gain or loss of 30 to 50 FPS per inch of barrel difference. This is just a function of the powder’s burning rate and bulk density, and is not an unusual situation. Inside, the GameChanger features a unique construction that utlilizes a special lead alloy surrounded by a tough copper jacket that delivers excellent penetration and expansion at a variety of ranges. Neck sizing dies size only the neck of a case. Sierra Bullets is located at 1400 West Henry Street, Sedalia, MO 65301 (see map). Almost instantly, the case relaxes its grip on the chamber walls as the pressure starts to drop, allowing the case to be extracted. : 110 Hornady, 150 Barnes, 165 Rhino bullets 6mm Creedmoor: 70 grs Sierra, 90 grs Lapua’s and Swift, 95 grs Sierra, 105 grs Lapua and Sierra, 115 grs Berger bullets 6.5 Creedmoor: 95, 120 and 143 Our hollow points vary in their jacket thickness, antimony content, distance the lead is away from the mouth, degree that the mouth is open and so forth depending on the use and range for which the bullet is designed. 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