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dahermit · February 25, 2013, 11:19 PM

An excellent source for cast lead bullet shooting is Cast Bullet Association's publication, "The Fouling Shot". It has matrices of cast lead bullet competitions that include, the mold maker, the bullet and lube used, the gun used, the powder, primer, load, and the results of all the competitors. One can therefore, see what the current most accurate combination is. I had some dedicated cast bullet guns, including a Winchester 52 in 30-30. I found that only one gun, a 38-55 Winchester did not really like Rx7. I could never beat the accuracy of Rx7 with 2400, Unique or any other fast powder in any rifle.
I would have competed with the Win. 52 in their postal matches, but the M-52 had been restocked, making it ineligible for use in the "factory sporter", class. I could have used it in the "unlimited" class, but there would be no point in that. I searched for an original stock for it to avail.
If you are looking for a target load, you should try a bullet who's nose "rides" the bore.

February 25, 2013, 11:19 PM	#7
dahermit Senior Member Join Date: October 28, 2006 Location: South Central Michigan...near Posts: 6,501	An excellent source for cast lead bullet shooting is Cast Bullet Association's publication, "The Fouling Shot". It has matrices of cast lead bullet competitions that include, the mold maker, the bullet and lube used, the gun used, the powder, primer, load, and the results of all the competitors. One can therefore, see what the current most accurate combination is. I had some dedicated cast bullet guns, including a Winchester 52 in 30-30. I found that only one gun, a 38-55 Winchester did not really like Rx7. I could never beat the accuracy of Rx7 with 2400, Unique or any other fast powder in any rifle. I would have competed with the Win. 52 in their postal matches, but the M-52 had been restocked, making it ineligible for use in the "factory sporter", class. I could have used it in the "unlimited" class, but there would be no point in that. I searched for an original stock for it to avail. If you are looking for a target load, you should try a bullet who's nose "rides" the bore.