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Jack Straw · December 9, 1999, 01:34 PM

I have a supply of Mid Kansas cast bullets in .30cal (165gr,FN, non gas check). I want to work up some reduced loads for .308 and 30-30, but being of non-gas check design and unknown hardness, I want to keep velocity under 1600fps to avoid any leading. I am looking at getting a pound of Accurate XMP5477; it advertises itself as THE powder for reduced loads. Can anyone suggest any other powders or pet loads that I might try?

Thanks,
Jack

December 9, 1999, 01:34 PM	#1
Jack Straw Senior Member Join Date: July 26, 1999 Location: Georgia Posts: 362	I have a supply of Mid Kansas cast bullets in .30cal (165gr,FN, non gas check). I want to work up some reduced loads for .308 and 30-30, but being of non-gas check design and unknown hardness, I want to keep velocity under 1600fps to avoid any leading. I am looking at getting a pound of Accurate XMP5477; it advertises itself as THE powder for reduced loads. Can anyone suggest any other powders or pet loads that I might try? Thanks, Jack