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Colduglandon · March 22, 2000, 12:38 AM

Reloaded some ammo and tried it last week. 150 IMI boat-tails keyhold through the paper at 50 yrds. 150 round nose that I use in my 30-30 shot well using same powder charge. Used a micrometer to check the diameter of both types of bullets, no difference. I would have to work up a load to see if I can group them better. Looks like the old bore does not like the boat tail rounds. Used a collet die to reload. First time, nice not to have to lube the cases.

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March 22, 2000, 12:38 AM	#6
Colduglandon Senior Member Join Date: March 5, 1999 Location: Mass Posts: 493	Reloaded some ammo and tried it last week. 150 IMI boat-tails keyhold through the paper at 50 yrds. 150 round nose that I use in my 30-30 shot well using same powder charge. Used a micrometer to check the diameter of both types of bullets, no difference. I would have to work up a load to see if I can group them better. Looks like the old bore does not like the boat tail rounds. Used a collet die to reload. First time, nice not to have to lube the cases. [This message has been edited by Paul Morceau (edited March 22, 2000).]