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crowbeaner · September 10, 2011, 07:31 PM

Remington still makes the 150 Core Lokt bullets available to us for reloading. Unfortunately, we have to use canister powders that they don't- they get theirs by the carload. Try these:
RP brass, WLR primer, 51.0 of IMR 4064 (max), 150 psp core lokt 2900 fps
WW brass, WLR primer, 48.0 of WW748, same bullet 2810 fps
WW brass, same primer, 54.0 of H414/W760, same bullet 2900 fps
FC brass, CCI 250, 52.5 of H380, same bullet. 2850 fps.
Since you have RP brass, you can use the data above, just back down 2 grains and work up. These all shoot into 1 inch or less in my old Remmy.
There are several other good powders out there; RL15 comes to mind for velocity. Either 4350 or 4064 powders, IMR 4320 is great stuff too.

September 10, 2011, 07:31 PM	#16
crowbeaner Senior Member Join Date: June 4, 2007 Location: Upstate SC Posts: 1,943	Remington still makes the 150 Core Lokt bullets available to us for reloading. Unfortunately, we have to use canister powders that they don't- they get theirs by the carload. Try these: RP brass, WLR primer, 51.0 of IMR 4064 (max), 150 psp core lokt 2900 fps WW brass, WLR primer, 48.0 of WW748, same bullet 2810 fps WW brass, same primer, 54.0 of H414/W760, same bullet 2900 fps FC brass, CCI 250, 52.5 of H380, same bullet. 2850 fps. Since you have RP brass, you can use the data above, just back down 2 grains and work up. These all shoot into 1 inch or less in my old Remmy. There are several other good powders out there; RL15 comes to mind for velocity. Either 4350 or 4064 powders, IMR 4320 is great stuff too. __________________ If you want your children to follow in your footsteps, be careful where you walk. Beware the man that only owns one gun; he probably knows how to use it. I just hope my ship comes in before my dock rots.