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Osage · April 9, 2012, 07:45 PM

Got some of the Hornady 165 gr FTX and am trying some initial loads in my 336 marlin 30/30. Initially tried 30 gr and 30.5 gr, 5 shot groups. the 30gr loads shot 3 inside an inch and then scattered two about 1.5" away. The 30.5 didn't group near as well. Does anyone have a favorite load with this bullet and varget? Tying to decide if I need to go lower or higher or try something with the OAL. I have a two-piece Pacific die set with no crimp die. The 30gr loads I loaded in the tube. I'm wondering if that pushed the bullet in some not being factory crimped.

April 9, 2012, 07:45 PM	#1
Osage Member Join Date: September 27, 2005 Location: Missouri Posts: 69	Leverevolution 30/30 and Varget Got some of the Hornady 165 gr FTX and am trying some initial loads in my 336 marlin 30/30. Initially tried 30 gr and 30.5 gr, 5 shot groups. the 30gr loads shot 3 inside an inch and then scattered two about 1.5" away. The 30.5 didn't group near as well. Does anyone have a favorite load with this bullet and varget? Tying to decide if I need to go lower or higher or try something with the OAL. I have a two-piece Pacific die set with no crimp die. The 30gr loads I loaded in the tube. I'm wondering if that pushed the bullet in some not being factory crimped.