25-35 Win. cast load data needed

[elk hunter]

I'm looking for some 25-35 Win cast load data and in particular data for cast bullets from 75 grains to 120 grains. With or without gas checks can be used as well as data for jacketed 117 gr. jacketed, there isn't a lot out there that I can find but I did find some. So far 10 gr. of 2400 behind a 117 cast GC has shot very well but low at 50 yards.I'm going to try 11 gr. of the same with that slug. I would really like to work up some cast and jacketed hunting loads for my rifle. TIA

elk hunter

[bigbossman]

For the 117gr jacketed, I use H4895 with very good results.

[elk hunter]

Thank you for your input bigbossman, in case you don't already know Lee factory crimp die is available from Lee for that 25-35. Chances are you would have to call direct to Lee Precision to get one, that's what I did. Also Winchester brand brass is now available again I just picked up 3 bags to go with the bag of Hornady I ordered in. Have a nice day.
elk hunter

[bigbossman]

Thank you for your input bigbossman, in case you don't already know Lee factory crimp die is available from Lee for that 25-35. Chances are you would have to call direct to Lee Precision to get one, that's what I did. Also Winchester brand brass is now available again I just picked up 3 bags to go with the bag of Hornady I ordered in. Have a nice day.
elk hunter

No problem, and I do have the crimp thing covered. I even have a "custom" die that with re-form 30-30 brass for 25-35. I found the die at a gun show, inside a RCBS 25-35 die box...... someone had milled the bottom off a die with the appropriate inner diameter, which allows me to size the brass in two steps. It works really, really well. I can go look at what die they used, if you're interested.

If you want my load recipe, let me know. Use at your own risk, etc.

[Divernhunter]

I have loads in my Lyman #1 manual for Jacketed bullets in 87/100/117grs. I also have loads for 85/110gr lead bullets.
Any of this OLD data help you

[Grendel Guy]

Load data source

Try this: http://www.hodgdonreloading.com/

[elk hunter]

I have loads in my Lyman #1 manual for Jacketed bullets in 87/100/117grs. I also have loads for 85/110gr lead bullets.
Any of this OLD data help you

Yes, cast bullet load data is what I need the most, I have some but not a lot to work through. I'm starting to work through some jacketed loads with IMR 4320.

Regards
elk hunter

[elk hunter]

No problem, and I do have the crimp thing covered. I even have a "custom" die that with re-form 30-30 brass for 25-35. I found the die at a gun show, inside a RCBS 25-35 die box...... someone had milled the bottom off a die with the appropriate inner diameter, which allows me to size the brass in two steps. It works really, really well. I can go look at what die they used, if you're interested.

If you want my load recipe, let me know. Use at your own risk, etc.

I will be going to a gun show on Saturday and will be looking for several things a form die will be on the list as well as some old slugs for it. I might take you up on that offer for info on the die if I cant locate a re form set, we still see a lot of those things here. I'm also looking to handle a couple of Marlin .44 lever guns to help me make up my mind on which I want to buy. Thanks

[rm1911]

[Bumslie]

Ideal #38 manual



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[Bumslie]

Ideal 39

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[elk hunter]

Bumslie, exactly what I needed......thanks. I'll look for a Ideal #38 at the gun show also.

[elk hunter]

What a neat old round. One thing to consider is brass life and availability as well as cost. Probably hard to find the stuff.

Get some trailboss. Won’t get great velocity but it will be ideal for that round. Or try something like bullseye or unique. Something like 4 or 5 grains bullseye or unique to start. Again velocity won’t be great, but really, big deal. Plus those will save brass.

I’ve used trail boss in rifle rounds with cast bullets. Very fun to shoot. Give it a shot. Might find a new favorite.

Brass has come available as of late so I picked up 200 rounds of it and will probably pick up some more. I use trailboss but not yet in the 25-35. That will come after working through the other loads. I have used TB since it came out but in other cartridges, I use it for light loads in most all of my hunting rifles. I wont bore anyone with my uses and reasons here. Thanks for the input.
elk hunter