.30-06 cast bullet data needed

badriver · April 21, 2001, 03:27 PM

I have a Lyman manual but it does not have the data for loading .30-06 159 gr., and 175 gr. cast bullets. Do any of you have this data or know where I could find it?

Any information will be appreciated.

Southla1 · April 21, 2001, 04:30 PM

My Hodgdon #26 has a section for cast loads and of course the Lyman and RCBS Cast bullet manuals have a ton of them. If you don't have access to those manuals it would be safe to substitute data for the 170 grain round nose cast bullet for the 175 grain and you may even use that data for your 159 grain bullet by starting at the starting loads. Cast bullet loads that are given in manuals are very mild and the small deviation that you have in these weights will still be in the safe range. Just remember to start low as you would in all reloading.

Paul B. · April 22, 2001, 03:03 AM

Badriver. What level of loading are you trying to accomplish? What are the mold numbers of your bullets. If they are commercial cast, let me know the shape. You can either post the info here, or E-mail me, and I'll try to help you out.
Paul B.

MADISON · April 23, 2001, 10:27 AM

These are going to be reduced loads...Get hold of a LEE Loading manual and read/order the $5.00 MS Dos program for reduced/squib loads.

You can take any rifle bullett, with "any" powder and reduce it to any velocity you desire. The LYMAN Cash Handbook might help. When I had a 45-70 I had to choose a bullet heavier than the one I was loading. That give me a SAFETY FACTOR, in loading cast bullets.

badriver · April 23, 2001, 04:13 PM

Madison,

Thanks for reminding me,I already have the Lee program. Damn creeping old age...I completly forgot I had it! It's been a while since I loaded cast bullets. I need some excuse here:-)

Art Eatman · April 23, 2001, 10:06 PM

Back when the mountains weren't as high, I loaded 20 grains of 2400 behind Lyman's 169-grain gas check. Around 1,900 ft/sec or so.

Last fall, "messin' around", I used 20 grains of 2400 behind various "stray bullets" on the bench; all jacketed. (Pulled bullets, last one or two out of a box--you know the deal. 110-grain to 180-grain.) Worked just fine.

Grouped a little funny, though.

Art

labgrade · April 25, 2001, 10:03 PM

I shoot Lyman's 311041, ~170-175 gr (#2 alloy) in .30-06 over 13.3 grs Unique, military brass (doesn't seem to matter what flavor) & CCI 200s (or Federal's large rifle primers & that doesn't seem to matter either). I seat the bullet out so it hard-engraves into the lands - not just touching, but about .020" longer.

Runs right at 1500 fps or just under & have turned in (a couple) 1/2" groups at 100 yds.

Nice plinking load .... easy on me, easy on the rifle & costs about $.05 a shot, if that.

April 23, 2001, 10:27 AM	#4
MADISON Senior Member Join Date: January 1, 2000 Location: Roanoke, Virginia Posts: 2,678	30-06 Loadings These are going to be reduced loads...Get hold of a LEE Loading manual and read/order the $5.00 MS Dos program for reduced/squib loads. You can take any rifle bullett, with "any" powder and reduce it to any velocity you desire. The LYMAN Cash Handbook might help. When I had a 45-70 I had to choose a bullet heavier than the one I was loading. That give me a SAFETY FACTOR, in loading cast bullets.

April 21, 2001, 03:27 PM	#1
badriver Member Join Date: January 25, 2000 Posts: 70	I have a Lyman manual but it does not have the data for loading .30-06 159 gr., and 175 gr. cast bullets. Do any of you have this data or know where I could find it? Any information will be appreciated.

April 21, 2001, 04:30 PM	#2
Southla1 Member In Memoriam Join Date: March 19, 2000 Location: Jeanerette, La. Near the Posts: 1,999	My Hodgdon #26 has a section for cast loads and of course the Lyman and RCBS Cast bullet manuals have a ton of them. If you don't have access to those manuals it would be safe to substitute data for the 170 grain round nose cast bullet for the 175 grain and you may even use that data for your 159 grain bullet by starting at the starting loads. Cast bullet loads that are given in manuals are very mild and the small deviation that you have in these weights will still be in the safe range. Just remember to start low as you would in all reloading.

April 22, 2001, 03:03 AM	#3
Paul B. Senior Member Join Date: March 28, 1999 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 3,802	Badriver. What level of loading are you trying to accomplish? What are the mold numbers of your bullets. If they are commercial cast, let me know the shape. You can either post the info here, or E-mail me, and I'll try to help you out. Paul B.

April 23, 2001, 04:13 PM	#5
badriver Member Join Date: January 25, 2000 Posts: 70	Madison, Thanks for reminding me,I already have the Lee program. Damn creeping old age...I completly forgot I had it! It's been a while since I loaded cast bullets. I need some excuse here:-)

April 23, 2001, 10:06 PM	#6
Art Eatman Staff in Memoriam Join Date: November 13, 1998 Location: Terlingua, TX; Thomasville, GA Posts: 24,798	Back when the mountains weren't as high, I loaded 20 grains of 2400 behind Lyman's 169-grain gas check. Around 1,900 ft/sec or so. Last fall, "messin' around", I used 20 grains of 2400 behind various "stray bullets" on the bench; all jacketed. (Pulled bullets, last one or two out of a box--you know the deal. 110-grain to 180-grain.) Worked just fine. Grouped a little funny, though. Art

April 25, 2001, 10:03 PM	#7
labgrade Member In Memoriam Join Date: November 29, 1999 Location: west of a small town, CO Posts: 4,346	I shoot Lyman's 311041, ~170-175 gr (#2 alloy) in .30-06 over 13.3 grs Unique, military brass (doesn't seem to matter what flavor) & CCI 200s (or Federal's large rifle primers & that doesn't seem to matter either). I seat the bullet out so it hard-engraves into the lands - not just touching, but about .020" longer. Runs right at 1500 fps or just under & have turned in (a couple) 1/2" groups at 100 yds. Nice plinking load .... easy on me, easy on the rifle & costs about $.05 a shot, if that.