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Reloading .303 British : Cast bullets

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Author: britrifles
Subject: Cast bullets
Posted: January 06 2022 at 11:29am

I don’t have the Hodgdon Reloading Manual, I’ve used their online data.  What year is that manual published? 

 I am aware of Hodgdons recommendation for reduced loads (60% of max) for H4895, but not seen that for other powders.  I’ve seen numerous reports of ignition problems with Varget in reduced loads, such that Hodgdon has increased the minimum charges of Varget in most all Rifle calibers.  Varget is similar to IMR 4064 burn rate.

4198 and 4227 are fairly fast powders, in the vicinity of 5744 which is a good powder for cast bullets. I’m surprised BL-C(2) in on here, but it is close to H4895, so perhaps it has good ignition properties with reduced charges. 







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