Longshot in .30 Carbine?

greentick · April 22, 2012, 03:26 PM

Anyone using it or have a starting point?

I got an 8# container to do 10mm, for which it should last a long time. But, looking at powders for .30 carbine I see some in the general burn rate area (2400, AA #7). I could probably extrapolate a starting point but would like to know if anyone has firsthand experience.

Thanks!

Sport45 · April 22, 2012, 07:12 PM

Accurate doesn't list anything faster than AA#9 for the Carbine. You sure you saw a AA#7 load? In any case, Longshot is too fast for me to want to try in one of my carbines. Maybe in a Blackhawk, but not a gas operated rifle.

greentick · April 24, 2012, 03:08 PM

Hodgdon emailed back, recommended against it.

Sure Shot Mc Gee · April 24, 2012, 03:42 PM

Lil" Gun not Long Shot. Long Shot is for 12 ga. loadings. Any slow burning pistol powder like--H-110 --Win -296 --AA- #9 -- IMR-4227 or Alliant-2400 all will work in a 30 carbine. I use Win-296 in mine w/110 gr. bullet. Works good.

SHR970 · April 24, 2012, 07:43 PM

Are we to presume that your intended use is in a Carbine as opposed ot a Blackhawk or Contender? It does make a world of difference.

greentick · April 25, 2012, 11:29 AM

My mistake. My intent was to load carbine. Budget is tight and I was looking multitask a powder that I have 8lbs of already. Sadly this unclear post was made in the middle of the day rather than my usual 0300. I had totally forgot about the revolver load when I posted. Thanks.

SHR970 · April 25, 2012, 07:02 PM

For the Carbine, your powder choices are limited due to the placement and size of the gas port.

The 4227's, 2400, Win 296 / H110, Lil Gun, AA#9, AA 1680, Enforcer and N110 are the usual suspects.

April 22, 2012, 03:26 PM	#1
greentick Senior Member Join Date: January 15, 2011 Location: Deep South Posts: 261	Longshot in .30 Carbine? Anyone using it or have a starting point? I got an 8# container to do 10mm, for which it should last a long time. But, looking at powders for .30 carbine I see some in the general burn rate area (2400, AA #7). I could probably extrapolate a starting point but would like to know if anyone has firsthand experience. Thanks!

April 22, 2012, 07:12 PM	#2
Sport45 Senior Member Join Date: May 25, 1999 Location: Too close to Houston Posts: 4,196	Accurate doesn't list anything faster than AA#9 for the Carbine. You sure you saw a AA#7 load? In any case, Longshot is too fast for me to want to try in one of my carbines. Maybe in a Blackhawk, but not a gas operated rifle. __________________ Proud member of the NRA and Texas State Rifle Association. Registered and active voter.

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April 24, 2012, 03:08 PM	#3
greentick Senior Member Join Date: January 15, 2011 Location: Deep South Posts: 261	Hodgdon emailed back, recommended against it.

April 24, 2012, 03:42 PM	#4
Sure Shot Mc Gee Senior Member Join Date: January 2, 2012 Location: Minnesota Posts: 3,876	Lil" Gun not Long Shot. Long Shot is for 12 ga. loadings. Any slow burning pistol powder like--H-110 --Win -296 --AA- #9 -- IMR-4227 or Alliant-2400 all will work in a 30 carbine. I use Win-296 in mine w/110 gr. bullet. Works good.

April 24, 2012, 07:43 PM	#5
SHR970 Senior Member Join Date: January 24, 2011 Posts: 1,427	Are we to presume that your intended use is in a Carbine as opposed ot a Blackhawk or Contender? It does make a world of difference.

April 25, 2012, 11:29 AM	#6
greentick Senior Member Join Date: January 15, 2011 Location: Deep South Posts: 261	My mistake. My intent was to load carbine. Budget is tight and I was looking multitask a powder that I have 8lbs of already. Sadly this unclear post was made in the middle of the day rather than my usual 0300. I had totally forgot about the revolver load when I posted. Thanks.

April 25, 2012, 07:02 PM	#7
SHR970 Senior Member Join Date: January 24, 2011 Posts: 1,427	For the Carbine, your powder choices are limited due to the placement and size of the gas port. The 4227's, 2400, Win 296 / H110, Lil Gun, AA#9, AA 1680, Enforcer and N110 are the usual suspects.