Has anyone used H4350 in M1903 loads?
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Many years ago, the best load in my 03A4 was a compressed load of IMR4350, Federal BR primers and Sierra 180 grain match bullets.
I could routinely bust 3 out of 5 one gallon milk jugs at 600 yds. (have to fill them with water to see them move/bust/pop). It saw/is a sweet shooting rifle with the right loads. I never noticed the kick when I was 25. At 50 I though it kicked like a mule and my elbows (even with the pads) felt like they were bleeding after 20 shots, or so - learned to roll my long underwear sleeves up before putting the elbow pads on.
Good velocity, great accuracy, not a hint of pressure. IMR4350 is tough to get enough powder in the 30.06 case to cause pressure problems. I remember seeing one or two reloaded shells "grow" as the bullet moved upwards in the case while they sat on the bench as I finished loading more rounds. Low neck tension but I'd never had an issue with faster burning powders (not compressed).
I could routinely bust 3 out of 5 one gallon milk jugs at 600 yds. (have to fill them with water to see them move/bust/pop). It saw/is a sweet shooting rifle with the right loads. I never noticed the kick when I was 25. At 50 I though it kicked like a mule and my elbows (even with the pads) felt like they were bleeding after 20 shots, or so - learned to roll my long underwear sleeves up before putting the elbow pads on.
Good velocity, great accuracy, not a hint of pressure. IMR4350 is tough to get enough powder in the 30.06 case to cause pressure problems. I remember seeing one or two reloaded shells "grow" as the bullet moved upwards in the case while they sat on the bench as I finished loading more rounds. Low neck tension but I'd never had an issue with faster burning powders (not compressed).
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