The Firing Line Forums - View Single Post - Loading cartridge Y down to cartridge X levels

old roper · November 27, 2011, 10:47 AM

I've been reloading since the mid 60's there always been reduced loads around. Speer manual #14 has them for the 22-250,30-06 and other selected calibers.

Can not be around as long as I have and not try it. First time I did it money was tight was a way get little more shooting in never hunted with them shot few varmint is all. Other times I did it was for a light recoil range load @ 100YDS.

I sure won't take my 30-338mag out hunting with one of those loads nor take the 22Br shooting PD at 223 velocity and I've never done it to try save barrel life.

November 27, 2011, 10:47 AM	#15
old roper Senior Member Join Date: June 11, 2007 Posts: 2,155	I've been reloading since the mid 60's there always been reduced loads around. Speer manual #14 has them for the 22-250,30-06 and other selected calibers. Can not be around as long as I have and not try it. First time I did it money was tight was a way get little more shooting in never hunted with them shot few varmint is all. Other times I did it was for a light recoil range load @ 100YDS. I sure won't take my 30-338mag out hunting with one of those loads nor take the 22Br shooting PD at 223 velocity and I've never done it to try save barrel life.