X-treme 110gr RN 30-30 starting load

[SBsasquatch]

I just received a batch of these via mail; and I was hoping I could get a few starting recipes. I know there not designed to go faster then 1500fps. I'm sure they can be pushed a lil hotter, but I want to start low. Strictly plinking. Any help is appreciated.

Application:30-30

Powders on hand:

BLC2
IMR4064
IMR4350

[rm1911]

Try 10gr Unique. Or find some trail boss. Be careful with reduced charges of rifle powder.

[SBsasquatch]

I'll be on the lookout for some trail boss.

Looks like meanwhile I'm gonna try 24gr of 4350 and either go up or down depending. I'll probably take my scale and Lee classic to my next blm trip(probably a cleaning rod-just in case). Hopefully the slow burn of the powder plus the volume of the granules will aid in the underpowered charge. Plus Nikon spot-on app. can help me figure out the velocity based on drop@100-200yrds.

First:I'll check my groups on paper, hopefully I'll be able to tell if they are holding together. I hope not to see any key-holing or unusual perforation in the paper...

Wish me luck, thanks.

[rm1911]

4350 is fairly slow burning. In fact, imr load data doesn't even show a charge for 30-30 150 and 4350.

It might sound crazy but if you have something like a bullseye or other pistol powder try 6-7 gr to start. Honestly, it will push the bullet out and won't cause undue pressure spikes. Try googling for pistol powders in the 30-30 with cast bullets. Plated bullets will be the same. You'll find people have great success and fun with light loads like that.

Just be careful with reduced charges of rifle powders. It's a lot safer oddly enough with small pistol powder charges than reduced rifle charges.

[Pauliedad]

I have a fair amount of the leverevolution powder and even taking 10% off the max load published on their site was still pretty snappy. Will work my ways backwards a tad more.
There's like three recipes listed for that powder so I've got to use this stuff up.

[rdfact]

X-treme 110gr RN 30-30 starting load

I have searched for a suitable reduced FPS load for those X-Treme bullets as well. I have not found any Trail Boss, Unique, or 2400 so haven't them. 13 grains of Red Dot has worked the best for me so far.

13 grains of Red Dot - a.k.a. "The Load"

http://www.castbulletassoc.org/forum/view_topic.php?id=1387&forum_id=22&page=1

http://www.calguns.net/calgunforum/showthread.php?t=817571

http://www.calguns.net/calgunforum/showthread.php?t=650746

This data is all for 170gr bullets but maybe you can find a suitable load for 150gr.

http://www.gmdr.com/lever/3030w170_dat.htm

**Edit: I just noticed you have 110gr. So...I got squat. Search for cast loads.

[SBsasquatch]

You guys rock, thanks for the replies.
I was thinking out side the box as well-what about using a filler on an under charged load with say cream of wheat or lint from dryer; on top of one of my faster burning powders dialed down. Just a thought.
Since on vacation haven't really had a chance to try anything. Still researching....

Sent from the sands of Pismo beach....