aN G HANDBOOK _ andi” — P iu in e) “aa: a a ea oe oe | FOR RIFLE, PISTOL, SHOTSHELL AND | MUZZLE LOADING YU CMY lente) REFERENCE SECTION PRESSURE POWDERS Pt tae} BULLETS CASES ACCURACY Le heLyman RIFLE Blue section covers rifle cartridge reloading and Tifle data. PISTOL Green section covers pi tol cartridge reloading and pistol data. SHOTSHELLS Yellow section covers shotshell reloading and data, plus additional in- formation pertinent to shotshell reloading. MUZZLE LOADING Black section covers the loading, use and care of modern “replica” fire- arms. REFERENCE White section should be read in conjunction with all other sections.LYMAN TECHNICAL STAFF WHY RELOAD CARTRIDGES? HOW SAFE . . . HOW EASY IS RELOADI .22 Hornet .218 Bee 222 Remington 223 Remington 222 Remington Magnum 225 Winchester .224 Weatherby Magnum .22/250 220 Swift .22 Savage Hi-Power .243 Winchester 6mm Remington & 244. Remington 25/20 Winchester 256 Winchester .250/3000 Savage 257 Roberts 257 Weatherby Magnum 6.5 Japanese 6.5 Italian 6.5 x 54mm Mannlicher-Schoenauer I I t I I I I I I I I I I 1 16.5 x 55mm (Swedish) 6.5 Remington Magnum 264 Winchester Magnum 270 Winchester 270 Weatherby Magnum 7mm Mauser 284 Winchester .280 Remington 7 x 61mm Sharpe & Hart 7mm. Remington Magnum 7mm Weatherby Magnum 7.35mm Italian (Terni) 30 MI Carbine 30 Remington 303 Savage 30/30 Winchester 300 Savage 308 Winchester 30/40 Krag 30/06 300 H & H Magnum 300 Winchester Magnum 308 Norma Magnum 300 Weatherby Magnum 7.62 Russian 7.65 Argentine Mauser .303 British 7.7 Japanese 32/20 Winchester 32/40 .32 Remington 32 Winchester Special 8mm Mauser .338 Winchester Magnum 340 Weatherby Magnum 348. Winchester 351 Winchester Self-Loading 35 Remington 358 Winchester 350 Remington Magnum .358 Norma Magnum 375 H & H Magnum 378 Weatherby Magnum 38/55 Winchester38/40 Winchester 401 Winchester Self-Loading 44/40 Winchester 44 Remington Magnum 444 Marlin 45/70 Government 1873 Springfield 45/70 Government 1886 Winchester 458 Winchester Magnum, 460 Weatherby Magnum 3 2 = 3 z .22 Remington Jet .221 Remington Fireball 30 Luger 30 Mauser 32 ACP. .32 Smith & Wesson .32 Smith & Wesson Long 9mm Luger 357 Magnum 380 Auto 38 Super Auto -38 Special 38 Smith & Wesson 38/40 Winchester 41 Magnum, 44 Special 44 Remington Magnum 44/40 Winchester AS ACP. AS Auto Rim AS Colt I I I I I I I i [PISTOL DATA. I I I I I I 1 Page No. 94, 95 95 96 96, 97 97, 98 98, 99 99 100 101 103-110 1 11, 112, 115, 116, 118, 119, 122, 123, 125, 130 un 112 113 113 114 14 115 116 117 118 119 120 121 122 123 124 126 126 127 128 12910 Gauge 12 Gauge 16 Gauge 20 Gauge 28 Gauge 410 Gauge SHOTSHELL BALLISTICS & TIPS SHOTSHELL WADS Pressure Powder Cases Primers Bullets Accuracy With Jacketed Bullets Accuracy With Cast Bullets Understanding Velocities Reloading Accessories Glossary of Terms Page No. 131-138 139-176 139 140-160 161-164 165-172 173-174 175-176 177-184 185-189 191-200 201-266 201-208 209-212 213-218 219-221 222-245 246-249 250-257 258-260 261-263 264-266 267Lyman since 1878 The late William Lyman founded the Lyman Gun Sight Corporation in 1878 nearly a century ago. In the beginning, the company’s only product was the then revo- lutionary tang sight for rifles. As the business grew and prospered over the years, “Uncle” Will Lyman added many new products to the line, personally guaranteeing the quality of each one as it came along, and always maintaining a sincere concern for cus- tomer service and satisfaction, To him, his customers were his friends. Today, there are several hundred products listed in the Lyman catalog: A complete line of Metallic and Telescopic Sights; Shotgun Chokes; Reloading and bullet casting equipment. Although Will Lyman’s original product, the tang sight, is no longer being ‘made, his insistence on quality and service has become an honored tradition . . : carried on through three generations of the Lyman family. Over 40 Years of Reloading . . . Lyman has over forty years experience in reloading dating back to 1925 when the Ideal Reloading Tool Company was purchased from John Barlow. Your present 44th Reloading Handbook is actually a continuation of Mr. Bar- low’s original Ideal Handbook which was the first reloading guide published in this countryEd Matunas Charlie Norton Times have changed since Will Lyman answered each day’s correspondence. The three people who comprise the Lyman technical staff ...... . Ed Matunas, Charlie “Red” Norton and Lysle Kilbourn... .... now handle a daily bombardment of tech- nical mail. These men competently carry on the tradition of friendly personal service to our customers. They analyze and offer solutions to reloading problems for shooters the world over. If you have a reloading problem with which you need assistance, feel free to write to one of these men, ‘The Lyman family interest in shooting extends beyond the business profit motive. Connecticut is distinctive in having the Blue Trail Rifle Range — built by the Lyman Gun Sight Corporation. Located in Wallingford, an easy two hour drive from New York, or Boston, the Blue Trail Rifle Range serves all of Southern New England and New York for in- dividual practice and tournament competitions. iWhy Reload Cartridges? | SEE Here’s a factory 30/06 | It will cost you 25° You can reload the same shell | for only 8° ..... but that’s not the whole story . . . Economy, of course, is an important reason for reloading. A sav- ings of 17 cents on every round reloaded is not to be sneezed at. However, there are further rewards for the do-it-yourself reloader. In fact, most reloaders don’t pocket the 17 cents. Instead they reinvest it in additional reloading for more pleasurable, more skillful, more knowledgeable shooting. Reloading ties in naturally with the sport of shooting and makes it more fun. Reloading is a fascinating hobby which widens the scope of the sport for you. For example, by varying the loads in your car- tridges, you can use your deer rifle on a greater variety of game, This gives you more opportunities to hunt throughout the year, and it sup- plies you with plenty of inexpensive ammunition to boot. The man who fires on targets and varmints all summer is apt to have a sharp eye come deer season. So increased shooting versatility is another ad- vantage enjoyed by reloaders. Many men reload for the sheer joy of it . . . for the pride of accomplishment it gives them. Just a few well learned basics of re- loading procedures can start you off. It provides sport for every shooting enthusiast: from the casual hunter to the serious bench rest shooter. This is a hobby which you can keep simple, or you can pursue it with all the seriousness of a ballistics engineer. You can start by making good ammo for your trusty old thirty-thirty and stop there. Or, you can go on and on — "til you rank with the professionals. The choice is yours, and it’s fun all the way! P.S. Many shooters would reload, even if it cost MORE.HOW SAFE ...... HOW EASY is Reloading? Is reloading safe? Difficult? Can I do it? These are questions that every novice asks. Men who are now accomplished reloaders may have forgotten their first fumbling at- tempts at reloading their shells. They were uncertain when they began, as you may be now. Until you have actually reloaded and fired your first cartridge, it is difficult to appreciate how amazingly simple it is. Reloading requires no genius — just mature thinking and common sense. And these are simply the same qualities that are necessary for safe gun handling. Therefore, any qualified shooter can easily and safely reload his own cartridges. Any qualified shooter can reload his own The novice reloader may have a natural fear of gun powder. He is concerned with the possible dangers of handling and loading the modern smokeless powders. So let's take a look at these powders and find out whether or not such fears are justified. First, you select a powder and charge which are suitable for your caliber and purpose. This information is clearly listed in the Data Section of this Handbook. Once you have as-certained the correct powder for your requirements, you will have no difficulty in identify- ing it in your dealer's store. All commercially av: containers with the identifying name or number clearly printed on the label. This is your assurance that you are purchasing the exact powder that you specify. The sealed can is your assurance that the contents have not been tampered with lable powders are sold in factory sealed ‘The reloader purchases powder in factory sealed and clearly labeled canisters. Reloading powders are classified as propellants, not explosives. These powders when properly used, will burn when ignited, but they will not explode. Many ordinary liquids with which you are familiar, such as: gasoline, benzine, naphtha, lacquer, and some paints, require far more careful handling than do the modern smokeless powders. Combustible fumes released by the liquids are quite easily ignited. Powders, however, require direct and positive ignition. All that is required for complete safety is, reasonable care, such as not smoking when loading. Of these four items, the can of rifle powder is the safest to handle and store,10 ‘As modern powders are easily identified and safe to handle, the only other concern to the reloader is to determine accurately the proper charge. Here you depend on the accur- acy of your powder scale. Today's reloading scales, such as the Lyman-Ohaus D-5, are designed specifically for the weighing of powders. They are guaranteed accurate to one~ tenth of a grain which is more than adequate for your most demanding reloading require- ‘ment. The actual mechanics of reloading are fully explained in the “How To Reload” chap- ter. They consist of six basic procedures which, as you will find upon reading the chapter, are easily understood and simple to learn. If you will follow these reloading instructions, ‘you will quickly grasp the fundamentals of this interesting hobby, and YOU CAN START RIGHT IN MAKING YOUR OWN CARTRIDGES. After a little reloading experience, your interest and confidence in this rewarding sport will probably increase, and you'll want to become more expert. You'll want to try varying the loads for your rifle... experiment for optimum shooting accuracy . . . explore various reloading theories and techniques . . . savor all the pleasures enjoyed by the oldtimers. If so, we have provided you with your “homework” in the reference section of the Handbook. By studying it you will soon acquire a sound knowledge of the subject. One last thought. Do not be scared off by any technical jargon you encounter. Every sport has its own language and reloading is no different. You'll be talking the lingo in no time. If you should run into an unfamiliar word, check the glossary section in back of Handbook.CHOOSING YOUR TOOLS Like most hobbyists, the average reloader eventually accumulates an assortment of tools and accessories which make reloading easier, faster and more professional. The addi- n of new items to his reloading bench give him a pride of ownership equaled only by the photography bug and the home craftsman. All the beginner needs, however, are a few basic tools. But he should make sure that the tools are of good quality so that they will last him in future reloading activities. For the instructional text and illustrations in this section, we have selected the tools which we believe are best for the newcomer to rifle cartridge reloading. ‘These few basic tools are easy to operate. They will last for a lifetime of reloading, and they will always be useful regardless of how advanced your hobby may become. (C-FRAME RELOADING PRESS {A strong reloading press is required to supply the necessary leverage, Pictured is the Lyman Spartant, RAM, SHELL HOLDER & PRIMING ARM These items are required to complete your press. Items shown are Lyman Spartan*. ; » POWDER FUNNEL (CHAMFERING| POWDER SCALE A reliable and accurate scale is re- quired for, oth safety and ‘per. formance. The Lyman Ohaus DS is guaranteed accurate to 1/10th of RELOADING DIE SET “j Quality reloading dies are a must. The set shown here is ‘Lyman All-American’. Li oeBUYING THE PROPER COMPONENTS When you fire a bullet, three components, or parts, of the original cartridge are used up. They are: (1) THE PRIMER, (2) THE POWDER CHARGE, (3) THE BULLET. Before you can reload this cartridge and fire it again, you must purchase new com- ponents to replace those which were spent in firing. To select the proper components for your cartridge, turn to the Data Page in this Handbook which lists your cartridge. Make a note of the size of your primer and the diameter of your bullet. These sizes will be re- quired later when you purchase components. At this time you must also choose a bullet weight and decide as to the type of powder that you want to use. At the beginning, we recommend that you select a jacketed bullet of a weight with which you are familiar, and that you begin by loading the “starting load” shown for this bullet weight. Note: Do not use pointed bullets in tubular magazine rifles. ‘The reference section of this Handbook contains detailed information on primers, powder and bullets. We recommend that the novice read these chapters at his earliest con- venience. GATHERING AND PREPARING CASES You can always recognize a reloader by his almost fanatical quest for spent cartridges. He not only pockets each round that he fires, but he develops the habits of a pack rat in his zeal to con extra brass from his shooting associates. There is no mystery in his strange behavior. He simply has learned that cartridge brass is valuable, that he can turn it into extra shooting pleasure and save many dollars besides.Regardless of the source from which you obtain your first cartridge cases, it is wise to separate them into lots and to keep a record of their history. For example, if you purchase two boxes of loaded factory cartridges on a certain date, keep all forty rounds together and load them as one lot, Maintaining a record of the date of purchase and the number of times you loaded these cases will be helpful in determining your CASE LIFE, and you will bene- fit later when *TRIMMING is required. *Trimming is necessary when your cases have lengthened after numerous firings. The trimming of cases is not covered here in the beginner section. See reference section on CASES for complete information. Before each reloading check your cases for splits, or cracks about the necks and body. ‘These cracks are indications of deteriorated brass probably due to excessive reloading, Re- ject all cases which show signs of defects, but before you discard them, flatten them with a pair of pliers to prevent their being used again. Cracks around the neck and splits in the body are indications of deteriorated brass probably due to excessive reloading, To case the insertion of the new bullet, you now remove the sharp inside edges from the case mouth. This operation is called CHAMFERING and the small commercial hand reamer does the job easily and with uniformity. Hold your case in one hand while you light- ly turn the reamer in the case mouth with the other hand. Remove very little case material and DO NOT cut a sharp knife edge on the case. This operation is required only after the first firing. The last operation in preparing your cases for loading is to lubricate them with a sui able lubricant. This prevents the case from sticking in the resizing die and it removes dirt, or grit that might have collected. Wipe your cases carefully with a rag *SPARINGLY greased with Lyman Size-Ezy Lubricant and your cases are ready for loading. After reload- ing and before firing, always wipe your cases to remove the sizing lubricant. *Too much lubricant will cause lube dents in the case. Cases dented in this manner may be used for loading as the dents disappear on firing. It is not considered good reload- ing practice, however, and care should be taken.MAKING CARTRIDGES Putting a cartridge together is really a series of SIX very basic mechanical operations. Four of them are performed by your reloading dies. < I< OO Full Length Decapy Inside Neck Priming Charging Ballet Resizing ued ‘Expanding Powder Seating “Performed by your dies. Let's first understand why these six operations are necessary to reload a cartridge. 1. FULL LENGTH RESIZING: When a cartridge is fired, the brass walls of the case swell to the chamber size of the rifle. These walls remain pretty much at their ex- panded size and do not snap back to their original dimensions. Since all rifle cham- bers are not identical, cases fired in one rifle may not chamber in another unless their walls are compressed to a standard diameter which is acceptable in all rifles. ‘This ‘operation is called resizing. 2. DECAPPING: This operation is simply knocking out the old or fired primer. INSIDE NECK EXPANDING: After the resizing operation, the neck of the case will be too small to accept the bullet. Inside neck expanding enlarges the inside dia- meter of the neck to a size which will receive the bullet and hold it securely. 1314 4. PRIMING: This operation is simply inserting a new primer into the case. 5. INSERTING POWDER: This operation is simply weighing out and pouring a suit- able charge of powder into the case. 6. BULLET SEATING: Obviously, we need a new bullet and its careful insertion in- to the case is the last step in the reloading process. In the following text we will use a set of two reloading dies to perform four of these six operations. Further along in reloading, you will hear of three die and even four die sets. Actually, the same four basic operations are accomplished with all these die sets. The dif- ference is that two and three die sets combine some of the operations, whereas, a four die set accomplishes each operation separately. LET’S GET STARTED We assume that your cases have been checked and lubricated, and that your reload- ing press has been assembled and mounted according to the instructions supplied with the tool. Most all reloading presses can be assembled to function either on the up or down stroke. In the following illustrations the press is operating on the down-stroke. Screw your Full-Length Resizing Die into the head of your press, adjust it according to the instructions supplied with the die, and you are ready to commence loading. Entire Outside Diameter of Case, Including Neck, Is Reduced In Size. Decapping Pin Removes ‘The Fired Primer.STEP ONE (Full-Length Resizing and Decapping) Slip the head of your cartridge case into the shell holder, as shown in the illustration, and pull your press handle all the way down. If your die is adjusted properly, your entire cartridge case will enter the die flush to the shell holder. Note in the cutaway drawing how two of the original six reloading operations (full-length resizing and decapping) are accom- plished by this step. STEP TWO (Inside Neck Expanding and Priming) As your case is withdrawn from the resizing die, two further operations are accom- plished. The expanding button will automatically enlarge the neck, as pictured in the cut- away drawing, and the priming punch will seat your new primer. As the expanding action of the button is automatic, you need not be concerned with it. You must, however, place your new primer (cup side up) into the priming punch sleeve. Push the priming arm for- ward (toward the press) and pull up on your press handle. As the ram is lowered, the prim- ing arm will enter the slot in the side of the ram and seat the primer. Expanding Button Enlarges Inside Diameter of Neck To Proper Bullet Diameter as Case Is Withdrawn. Priming Punch The primer must be seated right to the bottom of the pocket with the top flush with the head of the case. Usually you can feel the primer moving into the pocket and seating against the base. Use care and do not crush the primer. Crushed primers give erratic ignition, or even fail to fire. 1516 STEP THREE (Charging Powder) Weighing and loading the powder charge is the one operation that requires the greatest care. Not that handling modern smokeless powder is dangerous for, in fact, it is not. These powders are far less dangerous than gasoline or cleaning fluid. However, you want an ac- curate load and a cartridge that is safe to shoot in your rifle. Therefore, you should use every precaution in choosing and weighing your powder charge. The data section in this Handbook specifies the powders that are appropriate for your specific cartridge and bullet weight. It also lists the suggested weight of the powder charge grains and fractions of grains. For example, 8.5 would be read as EIGHT and FIVE- TENTHS grains. 10.0 would be read as TEN grains. Carefully level your powder scale as described in the instructions and set it to weigh your required charge. The illustration on the right indicates how to adjust your scale. Using a spoon, slowly sprinkle small amounts of your powder into the scale pan until the beam comes into balance. The beam is in balance when the pointed end (extreme left) is exactly on the zero mark. Carefully remove your pan and pour its contents into the cartridge case. Use your powder funnel to insure that every bit of the powder enters the case. To avoid the possi- bility of accidentally “DOUBLE CHARGING” a cartridge, you should develop a fool- proof system of loading. A suggested method is to place all the uncharged cartridge cases on your left. As you pick up each case for charging, turn it up-side-down and shake it. This will insure that the case is empty. Turn the case right-side-up, charge it, and place it carefully on your right. To gain the advantage of greater speed, you may eventually want to purchase a pow- der measure. When used in conjunetion with a scale, these machines dispense powder both rapidly and accurately. A good powder measure plus a set of loading blocks, are worthwhile accessories which you should consider adding to your reloading tools. See Ac- cessory Section for description,each graduation on this side ‘each graduation on this side is equal to 5 FULL GRAINS, is equal to 1/10 GRAIN. This illustration shows the beam of a modem reloading scale. Note how it is graduated on both sides of the pivot point. The scale is set by moving the two weights (poise) to the proper graduations. The large poise (on the left) is used to obtain multiples of FIVE GRAINS, while the small poise (on the right) is used for FRACTIONS of a grain, or SINGLE grains from one to five. EXAMPLE: The illustration shows a setting of 27.0 grains. If you wanted to decrease this 1/10 grain, you would simply move the small poise one notch to the right. STEP FOUR (Bullet Seating) The last step in cartridge reloading is seating your new bullet. Make sure that the overall length of your finished round is not longer than the MAXIMUM OVERALL LENGTH listed in the Data Section. This is important because a bullet which is set too far forward will bump the rifling and build up pressure. This is explained in the Reference Section under pressure. If you have any questions as to how long your cartridges should be, compare them with an unfired factory round. It is wise to make up a sample cartridge (less powder and primer) and try it through the magazine and chamber of your rifle to insure proper functioning. 7This illustration shows how a bullet is seated. Screw your bullet seating die into the head of your press and adjust it according to the instructions supplied with the die, Place ‘a primed, charged cartridge case in the shell holder and a bullet on the mouth of the case. Pull your press handle all the way down. As the case enters the die, the bullet will be pushed firmly into the neck of the case. Adjusting the seating screw controls the depth to which the bullet is seated. Adjusting the die body controls the crimp. Built-in Crimp Shoulder Affords Crimping.in of Bullet When’ Desired. Do Not Crimp on Jacketed Bullets Unless ‘They Have A Crimping Groove SHOULD YOU CRIMP? CRIMPING IS A MATTER OF CHOICE. ALL HUNTING LOADS WHICH WILL SEE HARD USE IN THE MAGAZINE SHOULD BE CRIMPED. BEST ACCURACY, HOWEVER, IS USU- ALLY OBTAINED BY NOT CRIMPING-IN THE BULLET. This portion of the Handbook has covered the basics of rifle cartridge reloading. It is intended as a guide to help you get started. We also recommend that you read the pre- amble to your Data Section, along with the Reference chapters of this Handbook. After reading this material, if you still have questions, write to the Lyman Technical Staff (see page 6). They will be glad to offer assistance.THE FOLLOWING ARE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR USING THIS DATA. STARTING LOAD — It is recommended that the reader begin with the suggested weight of powder listed in this bracket and work up slowly to his best performing load. Never decrease this charge as an increase in pressure could be encountered (see pressure chapter located in reference section). MAXIMUM LOAD — All jacketed bullet loads which are classified as maximum wore tested at a safe maximum working pressure in our rifles. These loads should not be exceeded, nor should they be quickly accepted by the reader as a safe working maximum. for his rifle. Read the pressure chapter located in the reference section before using these loads. The maximum loading listed for cast lead alloy bullets, while not always representa tive of maximum pressure, does indicate a maximum workable velocity for the powder, bullet and caliber (see accuracy with cast bullets in reference section). ACCURACY LOAD — As accuracy is not consistently the same with all firearms, this load requires some interpretation by the reader. Where an accuracy load is listed, it merely indicates our most accurate test results with this particular bullet weight and caliber. Slight variations of the load may be necessary to produce optimum accuracy for your rifle. Where this load is printed in a colored panel, it indicates that the load was at, or near, a maximum pressure level. Such a load requires that the reader work up to it slowly (see pressure chapter in reference section). FACTORY DUPLICATION LOAD — Where possible, we have listed the load which duplicated factory velocity for the bullet weight tested. It should not be assumed that this load duplicates factory pressure. Where this load is printed in a colored panel, it indicates. that the load was at, or near, a maximum pressure level. Such a load requires that the reader work up to it slowly (see pressure chapter in reference section). VELOCITIES — The velocities printed in this section were recorded at a distance of fifteen feet from the muzzle of the test firearm. POWDERS — While a wide variety of reloading powders were used in testing loads for this Handbook, all of these powders are not listed. In all instances, however, we have listed the powders which turned in the best results in our tests. BULLETS — The bullet chapter, located in the reference section of this Handbook, lists the various bullets used in our testing. Refering to this chapter will help you with your selection of either a cast or jacketed bullet.e= => SPECIFICATIONS: Only a few reloading powders are suitable for the 22 Hornet. Bullet Dia, Jacketed and Casta 223+ Its small case capacity excludes the use of all bulky powders, eeriastr Casey gt 1.403” | Even the powders listed will not duplicate original factory ballis- Tatas Targth 1393” | tics. Fine accurate loads can be made, however, and reloading Maximum Overall Length (w/Bullet) 1.723” | of this cartridge is well worthwhile. Most Hornet rifles have a Primer Size Small Rifle | groove diameter of .224. Some are encountered with .223 Tyran Shellibtclden Namber 4 | grooves. The reloader should take care to insure that his bullet Firearm used for Test... Savage Modal 219 | diameter corresponds with his rifle groove, Due to the modest Barrel Length 116” Velocity, bullets with relatively thin jackets will expand best, 40 Grain Jacketed siarlog Voloty Max.” Velod towder “Grunt “#93” Grate YE 2400100 — 240 1102705 93 2422103 2570 iit a7 10.0 2427 117 ink 29719. 2978 BSE | Unie 35 — 2400601636 aR Eb Rieder, 117 rains, 277 FS. 52 Grain Jacketed 45 Grain Jacketed sitlbg Velodty Ban. Vaeaty Powder “Grant ERS.” Grains Fe 30 5s “08 sit int 227100208213 in aay—78— 17 Uniaus 351595 50 ‘Accuracy toad: IWR 4227 Powder, 11. Grains, 2631 FPS. “Designates a compressed powder charge.—=— SPECIFICATIONS: Bullet Dia. Jacketed and Cast 224” Maximum Case Length 134s" Trim-to Length 1335" Maximum Overall Length (w/Bullet) 1.680" Primer Size .. .. Small Lyman Shell Holder Number Firearm used for Test .. Marlin over & under AR 33 O10) ‘The most uniform velocities and best accuracy with both lead and jacketed bullets was obtained when using LM.R. 4227 powder. Do not use pointed bullets in those rifles which have tubular magazines. For positive expansion, use thin jacketed, light bullets which are designated as “hornet” bullets. Factory ballistics ean not be duplicated with the powders currently avail- able to the reloader. Barrel Length ...... 26” Twist... 1-16" 40 Grain Jacketed snlig Volo tee, Voe Powder “Grint “ERS 7 2000 110 — 265 50 Grain Jacketed 45 Grain Cast (w/Gas Check) BULLET #225438 (#2 ALLOY) siailog Velociy Max Volesiy ‘Grant “P'S” Grain Tas —a006 | 3550100 — 231 115 267 iw aza7 11:0 — 2457 vas 2999 | Wk 2297 1.0 29311252617 | Uriaue 40 I aT0a 14.0 2564 1502762 | (wR 4196120 21051302825 | 2400 701717 ine azar 7 ‘Accurcy toad: ‘Accuracy Load: ik Ey Powder, 125 Grains, 2617 FP. thik 2227 Powder, 13.5 Greis, 2992 FPS. ” Accurscy toad: IMR 4227 Powder, 100 Grains, 2227 FPS. 52 Grain Jacketed Velocy. Me Wao 8S” tine “EES” 72178 105 2487 ig @227 705719118 2506 tm aive—120 — 2063 135 50 Grain Cast (w/Gas Check) leTigaaEllg (@aiAuion itin Velocity (Mig. Valiy Stig Velocity (Max. Velegiy ‘saint “PRS” tains “RRS” 55 Grain Jacketed evae “SEE EY Gia “3” 120 Ungue 01092 ar 1 — fat 8th v oF r TR s196 13.9 290714256 | powder “Srant 200,95 — 2183105 2069 ima 227 10102087 11.5 2360) ‘Accuracy bead 102145 13 ‘Accurney Load: IM 27 Powder, 125 Grains, 2645 Fs, | IMATE it Int 4227 Powder, 100 Grains, 2169 FP. NOTE — Loads shown in colored panels are maximum. These loads may be dangerous in your rifle, read preamble before using. “Designates a compressed powder charge. 20.222 REMINGTON (5.7 x 43mm) | SPECIFICATIONS: Bullet Dia. Jacketed and Cast 2a" Best results with this cartridge were obtained with LMR. Maximum Case Length osm 1.700" | 198 powder. This povsder turned in the most uniform velocity Trim-to Length 1,690” and accuracy with all of the jacketed bullet weights tested. Maximum Overall Length (w/ Bullet) 2.130" LM.R. 3031 powder also gave excellent results with jacketed Primer Size ..... .. Small Rifle bullets. All loads were tested with the new Remington 744 Tyan Sen aie Nomber-n- 26 | persed seen fo ete of B90 gar rT Reig 70 Barrel Length ‘Twist ........ 1-14” 40 Grain Jacketed 50 Grain Jacketed 55 Grain Jacketed 3 2 SS = revi SO i IIE | vee “ans “ie” ite tite osu Sea ct eae & a ae =—— ‘25ua 230" 2892 | ik «064 21.0 2518 23.0" 284 '2636_2.5*_s012— | ime 4695 21.0 2659 29.5" 2999 2762240" — 3012 | IMR 4320 72.0 2695 240" 2950 ‘aoe 4895 img 4320 Im 2054 T2895 ime 4350 ae m7 2816200 —a095— | Re 717.0608 19.501 an ao 2666230" ahs | & 1121.0 2695 23.0" 2990 Bell bail ‘2688950 —a105_ | fall Ch 21.0 — 2551 40 9a Has Haas 2990250 sam | 95 2202707 9493105 ecu Accoraey toad: ‘Accuraey Lead: LGR Peer 200 Grins, 2215 Fs. | Mie’ Reeder, 19.5 rai, 174 Fs. | S00 Pamder 225 Grim, 928 FPS Factory Dupliction Leeds IMR 2198" Powder, 197 Grains, 3205 FPS. 45 Grain Jacketed 52 Grain Jacketed 63 Grain Jacketed o stig Velo | MG Valediy stollag Vs rowder “Grand “$85 inia “EBS” | rowder “Srant me “ESS” dias VES s Powder “Groint Ball CH _—750— 2649-55 —_stad | al 271.0 2487 a5 335 230 avat "58 —aa90__ | 1395 270 260045 Sal 21.0 2600 935 288 #35 2102597 235 2958 Accraey Load: ‘Accuracy Load: ‘Accuracy Load: IMR'a19@ Powder, 19.0 Grains, 2090 F.Ps. | IMR 9031 Powder, 225° Grains, 2095 FPS. | US%5 Powder, 21.0 Gr Tastee 100" 3000 —aeor gear | TubatGe— 180 — ae16 a7 anes | fa etba— 170 — 3617 a8 aT Ie 3031_—21.0 —2956—a.sr—aisa— | iie3031 21.0 2096 a5 3095 | ime 2031 20.0 2762.0" a9 I 6421.0 2648 "8.0 2065 | in 4084 21.0 2577 a0 ano | TMR ated 21.0 7551 a0" ae I 4895 71.0 2524 3.52905 | Ink 4095 21.0 2617 —aa.gr—a976— | Ina 499s 21.0 2597 aus aval ln 3202202739 aor 9012 | i«320 72.0 2666 40" 2994 | MR 4320 —22.0 2695 240" 290 Bx? Yeo 2067 a8 ata | te 717.0267 197 aoa | Be 716.8 2595 185 2016. Rx 1191.0 9648 30" aaa | 11 21.0 9564 a0 —a770— | fi 1121.0 724 gar aaa B58, 3086, 2597 FS. .222 REMINGTON Cont'd. Next Page NOTE — Loads shown in colored panels are maximum. These loads may be dangerous in your rifle, read preamble before using. *Designates a compressed powder charge..222 REMINGTON Continued Gee 45 Grain Cast (w/Gas Check) BULLET #225438 (#2 ALLOY) Stalag Velocity Max. Valaciny Powder “Groins “EPS.” Grains “ES” Uniaue 80 1795 70 za 2400901994 1102920 ian 2227 Accoraey toa Uniaue Powder, 50 Grains, 1748 FPS. ‘SPECIFICATIONS: Bullet Dia. Jacketed and Cast 24" Maximum Case Length oneuesennen 1.760" ‘Trim-to Length 1.750" ‘Maximum Overall Length (w/Bullet) 2.260" Primer Size .. fle Lyman Shell Holder Number Firearm used for Test .. Colt AR- ‘Barrel Length ...... 20” 40 Grain Jacketed statlg Velocity Max. Valeciy Powder “Grant IW 198 720 3215940 3097 ‘iw 3031 22.0 —77a7 Tass aa Im 404 75.0 7570-960 9009 — IM 4895 7502585285 IR 4320 2407702 72103215 235 3809 Rei 2307906 96° 9048 Gall Ch 2500129853345 Has 2503125 9853416 ‘45 Grain Jacketed 5 Ss eer BR | nena Sr “one ( Grains “RRS” Powder Ti 4198 50 Grain Cast (w/Gas Check) | 58 Grain Cast (w/Gas Check) BULLET #225415 (#2 ALLOY ) BULLET #225462 (#2 ALLOY) era ‘801700. 112 ine e227 110 2096 8 ‘Accuray Lead: IM 4227 Povider, 11.0 Grains, 2096 FPS. .223 REMINGTON (656mm) Inasmuch as bolt action, target type rifles are not available for this cartridge, test accuracy was somewhat limited. All of the jacketed loads listed functioned perfectly through the action of our semi-auto test rifle. The only cast bullet loads that would operate the action of our test gun were maximum, or near maxi- ‘mum loads using LM.R. 4227 powder. All other cast bullet Toads require manual operation of the bolt. All testing was done with the new Remington 7% primer. 50 Grain Jacketed tagaiea—a00 — ee Mie ae asec Titan 230 — 2508 Oe taps nea 200 — na RT 20.0 2840 | gas nm ie ets — oe Stn men_730, 2508275 ane NRT Faw, 210 cre, 78 Fr Haas 240. .223 REMINGTON Cont'd. Next Page NOTE — Loads shown in colored panels are maximum. These loads may be dangerous in your read preamble before using. *Designates a compressed powder charge. 22-223 REMINGTON ontinuea 52 Grain Jacketed a rowan Ses "Pe" (ds py Tegata Spe tee SEE tore ee ee ee ae Mee eae ee ae | wee a ee ee ea ye ae | Sree oe ea | Sa fas ie | es ‘Accorvey toad R498 Powder, 200 Grains, 2777 FPS. 50 Grain Cast (w/Gas Check) BULLET #225415 (#2 ALLOY) Sug. 180 747 rowder “Gest “ERS diins “ERS Unigue 55 — 1692 78 Zo. 240093 170018 220. ine 711.0 1919s 20. 99 20. 20. 0) 55 Grain Jacketed 45 Grain Cast (w/Gas Check) | 58 Grain Cast (w/Gas Check) BULLET #225438 (#2 ALLOY) BULLET #225462 (#2 ALLOY) fo Velaty Max. rowdee “Grant “PRS” Sita “ESS” Velen Stating Velocity Max. Starting Velocity Max. Wim 4198 19:0 2605 717 9067__| powder “Graint “FES” datas “E92” FPS.” Grains “BS” ‘i 3001 21.0 2806 ase 9076 | Oneve IR 6423.0 2551960" 2909 | 200 ‘wia895 230256496." 9080 | ine 2207 ig 320 240 672 3a, W75t__ 73 2169. 35 1é6e 75 9008 0.01909 11.5 219. 35 i795 1107 1.02000 14014 1906135 ‘ExT 2002770 920900 | Accuracy Lond: I R11 220 2617 Danse gape | IN S227 Powder, 11.0 Grains, 2000 FP-S.| Uniave Ponder, 55 Grains, 1664 FPS. ‘an 73.0 2525 955 2999 HS "230 2517 9652967 toads 190 Powder, 21.5 Grains, 2976 FPS. Factory Duplication Load: IMR 4198 Powder, 217 Grane, 2067 FPS, NOTE — Loads shown in colored panels are maximum, These loads may be dangerous in your rifle, read preamble before using. “Designates a compressed powder charge. = SPECIFICATIONS: Bullet Dia. Jacketed and Cast 224" Maximum Case Length vo 1.850" Trim-to Length .. wn» 1,840" Maximum Overall Length (w/ Bullet) 2.280" Primer Size . ‘Small Rifle Lyman Shell Holder Number oso 26 Firearm used for Test ...... Remington 700 Barrel Length... 24 Twist oo. 114” .222 REMINGTON MAGNUM In our testing of this cartridge, results were so good that we did not list any one particular accuracy load for jacketed bullets, All jacketed bullet weights shot well with LM.R. 4198, IMR. 3031 and LM.R. 4895 powder and gave excellent ac curacy. H335 powder gave fine results with 40 grain jacketed bullets, while RX7 was excellent with the SO and SS grain Weights. The new Remington 7% primer was used for all testing. .222 REM. MAGNUM Cont'd, Next Page.222 REMINGTON MAGNUM c 52 Grain Jacketed S09 se Sra Velocity | Mix Velo powder ‘Senet “PSY (METIMEEEY | rouse “Grant “#2” (Bisa ese Iigsteg—an0"— sz gas wer | wtave_ 71.0 9072 2898 in-oa1 2392012 Taaoa1 2302941 953° 8867 Ig ose 240754 ‘seza | IW ate 2402564 270° 3194 Tas 250 Sez7— | Wnaers—240 zoe 27.0 sz | ina 2227 0.0 Sa otter gers | inno 240 arse ag Sas Bey 2203500 940 9598 | 72002002868 i440 67 270° 207506 258 sac — 960 — 312590 2402500 é aa 250 3905 9 35525 45 Grain Jacketed 55 Grain Jacketed Sug sup. ed |e ime 4198 21.0 3099 2303978 ie aioe 250 — 78 2a —s069 | ine si06_ 21.0 — 099 T2031 23.0 3099 sug | R300) 73.0 2049 25.0" Iie 054240 ‘aay | ie sass 2402762 97.0" 056 | 2400 9.01081, IWR 4895 2402800 3530 | ine aBes 74020009655 _ama7__| Me 2710.0 1675 S67 ia ro ca i ia) 75.0_—2673 280" ing 2320 7302617355 eS ey mo 36 35 SES" tt 0.0 Gris, 208 23.0 2610 26.5" 3 a0 oe 3507958 9853003 2502005 985 3484 Has 240. Factory Duplication Le Thi98 Powaer, 2 50 Grain Jacketed 63 Grain Jacketed Sa, shee Velocity (in. shee Velogiy as ‘Sonne “#83” 1537 | nowane "Giant “F93" duis “ERS : 71.0 — 3063 Beer | sive 200 — 2000 225 3005 | rowder “Grane fig —aur ass | Tnaont 2.0 2659202918 | Unique 6.0 — Te) 240 Ti ated 220750695." _ 9012 90 Iie 4895 7302672958 9908 Iw 320 23.0 2631 24 NOTE — Loads shown in colored panels are maximum. These loads may be dangerous in your rifle, read preamble before using. *Designates a compressed powder charge. 24SPECIFICATIONS: Bullet Dia, Jacketed and Cast ae" Maximum Case Length ... 1.930" ‘Velocity readings in this caliber tend to be very erratic Trim-to Length... 1.920" | from one gun to the next. Pressures tend to jump around quite Maximum Overall Length (w/Bullet) 2.500” | a bit, Data taken in one gun will not necessarily be uniform with Primer Si2e eons swe Large Rifle | results in another gun. Lyman Shell Holder Number 3 40 Grain Jacketed 50 Grain Jacketed 55 Grain Jacketed ting Velocity Max. Vs starting Velocity Max. Valecity ‘stag Velocity | Mii Ve sas Yep CIEE | ee SE FEY PAINE | amin, SS“ fate Sate pae | Sure Sen gue ge | fate, Sant ES em eee ee ’ eee eee ieser—2y— oo caeegege | mrss oe ei | EEO ae ine 4520 29.0 — 3067 a1 Has 340 3356 380" I 4320270 2906 —a00—a¥oa_| wn «920 —25.0 2610980 Ham a0 3178 a0 9497 | 360 32.0 3099 960" ‘Accuracy Load ‘Accurcy Load: Accuracy toads IMRIGS} Powder, 29.0 Grain, 2497 FPS, | IMRS2O Powder, 30.0 Grains, 2194 FPS. | IMI 064 Powder, 31.0 Grains, 3811 By Factory Duplication Loud: IR B64 Powder” 31-4 Grane, 3413 FPS. 45 Grain Jacketed 52 Grain Jacketed E a SEs ses ie onde Stet "253" MAYERS | sean Set ety (aN fistue— onan | tebe ‘ie 3091 2502849 a8 9957 | ima 3091 24.0 2793 27109090 lune 4895 260—2710_—a9_—a14e | iM ato —25.0 266s 2809012 Ig asa 2003164988748 | iM abs 29.9 2067 3953810 ‘we 49202802857 .0— 3900 | ime «320 260 77102909008 Haw 330 aise a7e—asri_ | 300 220 3076 aus? — 9 72.0 7548250 28a 2402887 97905 78.0 2923 31s 2402518 2702016 3107915 3503215) ‘Accuracy toad: ‘Accoray Load ‘Accuracy toad: M4320 Powder, 91.0 Grains, 2300 FS. | IMR4320 Powder, 2.0 Grains, 2048 FP.S.| Ime 000 Powder, 27.0 Grains, 2816 FPS. .225 WINCHESTER Cont'd. Next Page NOTE — Loads shown in colored panels are maximum. These loads may be dangerous in your rifle, read preamble before using. *Designates a compressed powder charge..225 WINCHESTER Continued 45 Grain Cast (w/Gas Check) | 50 Grain Cast (w/Gas Check) 58 Grain Cast (w/Gas Check) ue stsie (et ALON Shae sasus (er ao Sue sie Cee AON) Ra eT wie SE YEE” BD YER | pcan Ses Yrs wt ees “oer” a deere ee Sage oo a | Sas — be — eee | Sas ie a 2 ne | aes cleo a NTR a SSSR ta Sa te Ce | a —-- 24 WEATHERBY MAGNUM SPECIFICATIONS: Bullet Dia. Jacketed and Cast. Maximum Case Length ... In this case the use of a magnum type primer will result ‘Trim-to Length .. : in very high and dangerous pressures. Use only standard large Maximum Overall Length (w/Bullet) 2312" | rine primers for ths cartridge. Most 40 and 48 grain bullets Primer Size ... have jacket designs which are too thin for best results, due to Lyman Shell Holder Number , premature bullet break up. 50 Grain Jacketed : a — “ees GREER | seaoe ‘Eke Vor (Ba torte Se Oe ee | toe ee See | ee ee ee ee wee eae eae | ee ee ae wee ea | eee teed: DRE Rider, 275 Grains, 3708 FPS. oud TSR" Bowder TD! Grane, 767 FS. .224 WEATHERBY Cont'd. Next Page NOTE — Loads shown in colored panels are maximum. These loads may be dangerous in your rifle, read preamble before using. “Designates a compressed powder charge.-224. WEATHERBY Continued Be Conient 52 Grain Jacketed 63 Grain Jackoted 50 Grain Cast (w/Gas Check) i Ps BULLET #225415 (#2 ALLO) a Volo ii sion Velo (i Vala ; Powder “Grant PRS" Grains “ERS | Powder ERS” Grains “PRS” a Vel Itatsa 240 — s71s avo —aea9__| Int aiva_ 230 — "rar —260 rower Serta “S82” dies VEE ile s1_—ze.0 3955 var arpa | 120012503009 ~a98—sarz | Unive 60 — e187. — 08 Ing s395— 29.0 —m9e7 an — aoa | WWE e005 7702000398 — a | 2000" TT 139 INR s054—90.0—se13 897 a7a9 | W054 7.0 —s2e7 an B59 ine «3003003000 “ga gyiP | he «009 29.0 —B1ek 99 eit m0 mss age 9 | Be Tad 31098 ‘ec Accra tnd NR TRe ae, 260 Gran, zis rs. | BEA Ponder, 220 Grane, 2967 FS, 55 Grain Jacketed 58 Grain Cast (w/Gas Check) hee Velocty Mik Powder “Get “ESS” gia E53" iM ai9a—230 — sons ine 3001 27.9 — 98, ig 4895 260 stot as —a597 Iie aosa— 900 — 3079 ae Img -820 90 — 2011 930" et 280 —s05 a TEER ta, 225% Grains, 260 F. Ta Pet Eni, a7 rs. BULLET #225462 (#2 ALLOY) star Velocity (Maas Welaiy Powder “Groint FPS.” Grains RPS” Uniave — 60 1727 60 2074 a 4227 13020927 oracy Load ITE "Posedor, 13.0 Grains, 2092 FS. NOTE — Loads shown in colored panels are maximum. These loads may be dangerous in your rifle, read preamble before using. “Designates a compressed powder charge. —= SPECIFICATIONS: Bullet Dia. Jacketed and Cast ....... 224" ‘Maximum Case Length 1912" ‘Trim-to Length 1.902” Maximum Overall Length (w/Bullet) 2.350” Primer Size Large Rifle 2 : Savage 110 28° iis LA All of our loads for this cartridge shot extremely well. Re- sults were so good in fact that they made the choice of the accuracy load rather difficult. For “custom” chambers (due to the wide variations in reamers used) maximum loads should be approached with extreme caution. Bullets lighter than 50 grains probably not prove satisfactory for varmint hunting. The jackets on these light bullets are too thin for this cartridge and result in premature bullet break-up. 22/280 Cont'd. Next Page.22/250 Continued Cre rea) 40 Grain Jacketed 50 Grain Cast (w/Gas Check) BULLET #225415 (#2 ALLOY) “ess” est ea 375 seg 085 32 as | 2200 195518026 980 i. ‘ues | tk a7 1307116 15067 a 320) 630 a7 350) EC a2 a1 345 3697 3007 m0. 3553088 a 3403159883594 45 Grain Jacketed Accuracy toad DiRT Patader, 95.5 Grains, 3610 FPS. 55 Grain Jacketed sirtig Vs tagiy Max Vel 58 Grain Cast (w/Gas Check) BULLET #225462 (#2 ALLOY) Ble Vere (RIVERS | pecan EE a eden, Vlg oa eo soy die, — uss ms 2 Sara | 328 — ee — et — ee soa a | ace eee | ees ns — | 103 B55 | Tier ‘Powder, 13.0 Grains, 2012 FS. = aa 2 3 oe sar ‘Accuracy Lead MiG Powder, 370 Grains, 3975 FPS, 50 Grain Jacketed siiha logy Yas. Vga Powder “Groint FS” Grains “RS” in aT08— 26. 3546 ig 3091290 3696 iM ae? 205 584 ink 2064 31.0 a7i7 2033. 3703717" 201356 35071 2203205 355 9460 3503215390 3597 ec Nie Ta Reider, 91.0 Grane, 115 FPS. ‘Accorgy ond MMi Woda Povider, 35.5 Grains, 3636 FPS. TSM Power S87 crane, 9550 FS. Vploiy a Vaaeiy 3” hain “ERS” 2949 3159, 2188 200) 2865 2902259079 ing 4320 320 3125 9609497 Iie 4350 3503076 390" sal 300 —a13¢ 9.02857 325 3196 340 30769808978 ‘Accuracy toad: ie T%e Power, 24.0 Grains, 2969 FPS. NOTE — Loads shown in colored panels are maximum. These loads may be dangerous in your rifle, read preamble before using. “Designates a compressed powder charge. 28SPECIFICATIONS: peters Tackctodl and Cast oom ‘While actual factory loading for this cartridge features a 48 Riaittate Cass Length 2208" | stain bullet, we have used a 50 grain bullet for our factory areca aca tose | duplication load. The 2 grains difference will have no notice Marintum Overall Leogth (wi/Buliey) 2.680" | able effect on trajectory, or velocities, and the 50 grain bullet ar se Large Rifle | i8 more easily obtained, 40 and 45 grain bullets are a bit light Fea seit ple Noni '§. | for good performance on varmint. A case trimmer will prove to be necessary if ma jum or near maximum loads are used. Firearm used for Test ...... Winchester 70 Barrel Length... 26° ‘Twist une 114” 2 a Jacketed 50 Grain Jacketed 63 Grain Jacketed se Mg Volo ln Velocity | Max. Wolaty rowinr “Brind “52” [atsnn MER? yur “Ersina “EBS” Grane PRS. init 3091 380 — 3906904905 ir 3001 000 — 3215935 9072 ik 95350 — 3660 9918_—alase | In cops 340 9559380 9PsR | INR 695300 9067 9058978 in a6 379 sept alos ser | Ite soot 36.0 9650-40 —aO61_ | WR aoee 31.0 S144 95047 imasa0 370 2861 Tao a1 | Te 2370 05.0 3897 a0 4000 | wR 4320 1.0 31059509436 Ta 2350 3910 2545 asbe —a98_ | Ite 2350 39.0 3500 _ago™ al | ine 2350.0 3202 ET Ba) 360 3610 aoe gOS, | B71 — 350 aos west | B21 1503008 a9 a6 fesm0— 4009801 aOR aT@B | $1980 9803571 aes 9906 | 500870956 a1 ‘Accoracy tg: Accoracy Acar DARREN Pcs, 250 creme, o706 r.s.| MESS FEmaer, 240 Gram, 2480 rs. | IR"Eo Bower, 7.0 Grains, 2302 FPS bw TRE Poser $8 cri, 2904 Fe. 55 Grain Jacketed 50 Grain Cast (w/Gas Check) BULLET #225415 (#2 ALLOY) ln Velo Velocity rowder “Grate “ESS” Grain VERS. ile veloc ERENIRR tags 330 — 9509 a0 8S Grim EP: tk 895303627 97.0987 75190 aaa TR 4054 350472 9.09906 zo0¢ 1302202 in zaa0— 3503480390306 | ina aRzT 13.0 21051802 inRss) 500 —s056 ase ae | mei 3603097 ase a777_| azarae Be BL 960 9667 am | 2650 Bode, 11.5 Grains, 2050 FS. 0 ‘Accoracy Lond TREES Powder, 940 Accracy a3 ‘Foner, 98.0 Grane, 2500 FPS. 58 Grain Cast (w/Gas Check) BULLET #225462 (#2 ALLOY) Max. Velocity Ps” mins “PRS. Powder “Grint Unigse 6.0 zi 2001202070 140. WR 2227130 21051502304 ‘Accuracy, Lead: Grinca bowser, 90 Grains, 2114 FPS. NOTE — Loads shown in colored panels are maximum. These loads may be dangerous in your rifle, read preamble before using. *Designates a compressed powder charge.SPECIFICATIONS: Bullet Dia. Jacketed and Cast 228° Maximum Case Length 2.050" Trim-to Length se 2,040" Maximum Overall Length (w/Bullet) 2.510" Primer Size. Large Rifle Lyman Shell Holder Number acs 6 Firearm used for Test... Savage 99 Barrel Length ...... 20° oe 2” 70 Grain Jacketed LS InSeo7— 00 — 2153 990 BAT | Powder Iw 4895 2502400 a0 2784 | Uniave In 320 27.0 2852 3002600 | 2400 ‘Accurey bonds IMR 9031 Powder, 25:3 Grains, 2606 FPS. | Accu Factory Duplication Load: IMRSOST Powder, 255 Grains, 2624 FPS. NOTE — Loads shown in color rifle, read preamble before using. *Designates a compressed powder charge. ———- SPECIFICATIONS: Bullet Dia, Jacketed and Cast. 243" Maximum Case Length sensu 2.045" Trim-to Length ... 2.035" Maximum Overall Length (w/Bullet) 2.710" Primer Size .. Large Rifle Lyman Shell Holder Number Firearm used for Test Barrel Length... 22 30 60 Grain Cast (w/Gas Check) BULLET #228365 (#2 ALLOY) Usiave Powder, 65 Grains, 1754 FPS. AVAGE HI-POWER (5.6 x S2R mm) ‘Variations in groove diameters are sometimes encountered in rifles chambered for this cartridge. Most barrels have a groove diameter of .228 while a small percentage are found with 4 larger groove of .229. Jacketed bullets of .228 diameter work well when used in a standard groove (.228) barrel. For oversize barrels, we recommend the use of cast lead alloy bullets (sized to the exact groove diameter). 78 Grain Cast BULLET #22835 (#2 ALLOY) stan Velocy Max BY | powder “Grain “EPS.” Grains 1754 77 1908 | Unive 60 — 150179 1 1811130207 | 2409 9.01582 11.8 1750 18931402145 | ine 227 10.0 —1590 "aS Accuracy toed IMR 4227 Powder, 100 Grains, 1590 FPS panels are maximum. These loads may be dangerous in your .243 WINCHESTER (6.2 x 52mm) If your .243 rifle is imported, we recommend that you care- fully check its groove diameter. We have encountered rifles with groove diameters as small as .239. When fired in these tight roove rifles, factory loaded .243 cartridges blew primers and even our starting loads proved too hot, We, therefore, advise that you consider any rifle with a groove diameter of under .241 as dangerous. In “standard groove” domestic rifles all of the ILM.R. powders gave excellent results. For long range varmint shooting, we recommend the use of 80 or 85 grain bullets as they do not lose their velocity as rapidly as the lighter projectiles. .243 WINCHESTER Cont'd, Next PageLEMP YU eer) Conan} 60 Grain Jacketed Storing Velocity. Max. Velgcity Powder “Sint “E83 deaian “SY i001 340 9006 a5 sag | wiacaT_ 33.0 In 4064 97.0 3067 "425 3521 | ik 404 26.0 100 Grain Jacketed : Starlog Velocity | Max Ve rowan Stet Yor (aie Ya tari Se RE ae a Img 4820 38.0 5087 a5 9497 | wR 4320 37.0 415 $205 | ime 2320360 773940009008 unm 2995 4003902 —aas__a7as_ | Th 4995 30.0 203067 23084053115 IMR 4350440 9076 ABO" 9546 _ | UR 4350 21.0 46.0379 2774453067 9902012 4S asa | 7197.0 9975 ang a5 2857 3603012 4@0__s@O)_| Bell 3402770988 9095) 2754 420 32054759897 | 1380 «00 881 4509057 2 4302732 ABO" 3174 | 4831 43027024. Bla 7, Accuracy tox ‘Accuracy Load: IMR'4E9S Powder, 40.0 Grains, 2922 FPS. | IMR 4330 Powder, 45.5 Grsins, 3215 FPS, 2698 FPS. Facory Duplication Ld: boat ahs Powrer 57 Cra, 257 ps, | me Rants S80 ras, 208 FPS. 80 Grain Cast (w/Gas Check) BULLET #245496 (#2 ALLOY) sing Velocy | Max” Walgiy Grins “FS.” Grin 70 Grain Jacketed S09. Velocity Max. Velo rowder “Grant “ERS” din “PS im 3031340 2985 — 980 ie 4064 37.0 29944203978 Powder Grains “RS” ng 4320 3803090430249 2929 99.5 _g164_ | Uniave 8.0 1615110 1945 4895 40.0 1900 4409629 Ii 435043. 03021 48.5" — 9460 ix 213802984490" 9200 Sail Ch 3602903 95 aT 30 a1 —aora 3060, "2908 ai. —aiaa_ | 2400 12.0 1703180 7.02012 ai.5__aaas_ | WR 227 15.0 — 1897 1802150 4102906 4553079. 398.0 30a1_—al.5 9295 ‘3402770 38:0 —a0a1 ‘Accuracy Lead: Uniave Powder, 1.0 Graing, 1945 FPS, Fe 003 as ee —_S9 m0 "480" 3225" | 195 Grain Cast (w/Gas Check) IMit'Sfs Powder, 400 Gras, 390 FS. aecracy tad BULLET #245497 (#2 ALLOY) Mais Power, 98.0 Grain, 282 FPS eth veloc BR rowder “Griat “FES” dita “ERSY 75 Grain Jacketed 90 Grain Jacketed Uniaue —~ 7.0 —14a8 10 Yas 7 = 00-1019 Taso 150 — 1507 stulog Volo Max. eles og Va cWetety | vi zr 13.0 Tes —180—2070 rowder “Grint “#85” Orta “PRS” | rowanr “Erin Vesa” ges Mylan wR 30a1 940 — 2967 Tars —aaar_| tne aosi_250°— 2770950 gota | AEE Vaud (wi ssa 3709012 ALS 386 | nw oes 35.0 —2ant 999 —gosg | Uniae Powder, 110 Greig, 1265 FPS, te 4800 4793906 aa ine 43209502678 as — Sa Ie 4995 380 31a _—a.5 9571 Im 4350 43.0294 aR O* 34a ix 213802976 aa 00 tall 240292499915 “tus akg say | 100 Grain Cast (w/Gas Check) re pos ee SE | uuer #245498 (82 atlov) 261775 215 ae ae ey (au as 4831 48.0" 3184 2 SS | trie 7.0 130 ‘Accuracy Load: ‘Accuracy Load: ce) IMBAERS Powder, 38.0 Grains, 3184 F..S.| IMI 4895 Powder, 38.0 Grains, 2050 Fs, | IMR <2R7 13.0 1597 17.0 19a: NOTE — Loads shown in colored panels are maximum. These loads may be dangerous in your rifle, read preamble before using. 316MM REMINGTON 244, REMINGTON ‘The only difference between the 6 M/M Remington and the .244 Remington cartridge is in the factory bullet weights SPECIFICATIONS: which are loaded into these two cases. The cases themselves are Bullet Dia. Jacketed and Cast ...... 243" | identical except for the headstamps. Maximum Case Length 2233" ‘Normally, .244 rifles have a 1-12" twist and the cartridge Trimto Length eee 2225" | factory loaded with 75 and 90 grain bullets to accommodate this Maximum Overall Length (w/Bullet) 2.825” | rifling. The 6 M/M Remington cartridge is factory loaded with Primer Si2e ons "Large Rifle | & 100 grain bullet to better accommodate the 1-9” twist of the Lyman Shell Holder Number .. 2 | 6 MIM rifles. Firearm used for Test... Remington 700 ‘While our listed data is interchangeable for both of these Barrel Length ...... 22° ‘Twist ...... 19" | cartridges, we recommend that bullets under 90 grains be used in the .244 Remington. Bullets over 75 grai the 6 M/M Remington. are suggested for Sup, 05. Starting Velocity statis Vslocity Powder “Grains “Fs Powder “Grain “EPS: ag 303i — 350 ine 3037_ 340. ae a895 27.0 ie 4895 35.0 aR a0s4 28.0 ie 404 37.0 imag 4320 37.0 ne 4320 3500 ie 4350 «3.0 IR 4350 4.9 Rei 340. 330 Re a—400. ba 340 Ha a1 Accuracy Load: for 1-12" Twist) ‘ccorcy toad: IMR IEO Powder 440 Grain, 2184 FS, | IMRASSD Poseder, 450 Grains, 3247 FP. | IMRSB95 Powder, 35.0 Grains, 2808 FPS. Facory 0s inne ase T4320 28.0 960 Grains, 2881 FPS. NOTE — Loads shown in colored panels are maximum. These loads may be dangerous rifle, read preamble before using. your “Designates a compressed powder charge. 6mm REMINGTON Cont'd. Next Page 326MM REMINGTON 244 REMINGTON 100 Grain Jacketed 80 Grain Cast (w/Gas Check) | 100 Grain Cast (w/Gas Check) . BULLET #20596 (62 ALOY) ulus #20508 2 ALON) sgiteg Vyocy dan, Vee se ey it a 15a Vale ste vor a vay IM 9007 5302717 "370 2985 | rowder “Eraint “ERS” tne “ERS” | powder ‘Grint “Fes” dist YER theaps—sco—asa—-gaaan | Uns —"oa — rs —Stgg ae | Cnet 5" ing “ns theses 5:0—9se—Dagm ao | 20190 — res Hg | 200" 100 1nd tao ind s8— at_—-ae om | ar —150 Io SI9B S| haa —1g0 hss oa See A Load: Ae Load: (for 1-9" Twist) Bo a | SE Yo, no cr, re v8 : Sia ns a9 a0 ae aso 99.0 27774453105 | 95 Grain Cast (w/Gas Check) ee ea era BULLET #245497 (¥2 ALLOY) IMR 320 Powder, 360 Grains, 2702 FPS. sup storlng Velocity Max. Velocity Factory Duplication Load: Po ning BS” Grain IMR s4 Powder, 389 Grains, 2086 FPS, ata v4a0 174 Accurey toad Uniave Powder, 11.0 Ora ————-. 25/20 WINCHESTER SPECIFICATIONS: Bullet Dia. Jacketed and Cast cou. 257" While LM.R. 4198 powder proved to be the best selection Maximum Case Length wu... 1330" | for the jacketed bullets tested, our best accuracy was obtained Trim-to Length CC 320° | with cast bullets. All three powders listed for cast bullets pro- Maximum Overall Length (w/Bullet) 1.592” | duced uniform velocity and fine accuracy. a ‘Small Rifle Use only round, or flat nose bullets, in those rifles which Lyman Sheli Holder Number 10 | have tubular magazines. Caution; these loads are not intended co Winchester 92 | for rifles which were designed for black powder cartridges, 26° wists 11s 86 Grain Jacketed 69 Grain Cast (w/Gas Check) = BULLET #257420 (#2 ALLOY) siziig Vel Vaeciy Ginae “ES” ite “FS es. aaa - s cis “EBS M10 aa7e— Unig 0" Yaar img @227—100 ora Ya 7 08 11.0 2096 130” tea1 159" 2 ti 9813.0" 19a 1.0000 eA 1510 95790 Se accunsy Les Factory Duplication Load: IM 198 Powder, 13.0 Grains, 904" FPS, IM £198. Powder, 10.5 Grane, 1260 FPS. Factory Duplication toad: M198 Powder, 146. Grains, 2084" FPS, NOTE — Loads shown in colored panels are maximum. These loads may be dangerous in your rifle, read preamble before using. *Designates a compressed powder charg 25/20 WINCHESTER Cont'd. Next Page 3391 Grain Cast (w/Gas Cheek) BULLET #257312 (#2 ALLOY) ea itis “FES” Unique 45) 35 oo 73 — ws 99 ‘nan 1981.0" 1490 13.0% 1882 ‘Accuraey Lead: Unigve Powder, 55 Grains, 1623 FPS. ===> SPECIFICATIONS Bullet Dia. Jacketed and Cast 287” Many of the rifles chambered for this cartridge have slightly Maximum Case Length .. tai | oversize chambers which create a problem for the reloader. Trim-to Length “ {27s | These chambers cause excessive case stretching which makes it Maximum Overall Length (v/Bullet) 1,590" | impossible to resize brass after two or three firings. ednedSe "Small Rifle “The small case capacity of the cartridge limits suitable re- Lyman Shell Holder Number -. 1 | loading powders to a very few. Ballistics and accuracy, how- Firearm used for Test conc: Marlin 62 | ever, are good. Barrel Length... 24°" Twist... 144" 60 Grain Jacketed 75 Grain Jacketed 70 Grain Cast (w/Gas Check) oe BULLET #257420 (#2 ALLOY ‘stoning Velocity Max. Velocity sittin Yelogiy dae. Valaty Powder “Grains Grains Powder “Grains Grains sino Velocity Velocity 29140 — 3517 arse | San 130 — aes a Ba | Powder “Sr “EES” ran YB oa sa— | ta cc —eo or | iss — a ihieaise—170 7 —tess—auee— | Ieaion 140 toi ison —aasa | 200 9.01745 Baier a0 moor —an0r aay | sail cr 1901901 aoe alas | AR 227 1001779 Wass 210 —noa8 anor aaa | 25s 1901992 aoa ae corey Load: carey aed ‘igve Ponder, 60 Grains, 1009 FS. Mia Romer, 160 Grane, 279 F9.8, | IRAE Powder, 180° Grane, 2557 FPS, actory, Duplication Lead 90 Grain Cast (w/Gas Check) i227 Powder, 162 Gris, 2767 FP. 86 Grain Jacketed LET gas7aE (93 ALON ee | oo ae ——s eee | 22-0 a so ‘Accuraey Lond: Uniave Powder, 6.0 Grains, 1097 FPS. NOTE — Loads shown in colored panels are maximum. These loads may be dangerous in your rifle, read preamble before using. “Designates a compressed powder charge. 34SPECIFICATIONS: Bullet Dia. Jacketed and Cast... 257” A good many rifles which are chambered for this cartridge Maximum Case Length .. ~ 1912" | have 1-10" twist barrels. In these rifles, the 60 or 75 grain ~~ 1.902" | bullets will seldom give accuracy. Use heavier bullets for best Maximum Overall Lenath (w/Bullet) 2515" | results, Primer Size Large Rifle ‘The Sierra 75 grain hollow point proved very accurate in Lyman Shell : 2 | our test rifle (1-14” twist) and worked well with all powders. Firearm used for Test Custom 98 Mauser Barrel Length 00. 24° Twist. ola” 60 Grain Jacketed 117 Grain Jacketed Sug. fi Max. Max. Velocity stain Velocity rowder “Grant “E8S"| iain “BR EPS)” mains “RBS” | powder “Grant ESS" Grains PRS” le 9031 33.0 sia _ 970 9680 350 —s2a7_| wR s0si 70.0 244 9102698 le 4995340 9099 a0 ara 36.5190 31.0 2570385977 Ie 40543509095 990" gabe 70° 3205 300246) aa Iu 4203603154 409 9610 380 3236 3207557350298 sil C960 s1a4 > 9.08800 ‘3803164 39.0728 90 a4 Has 40379 [3803400 ‘3602070 30.0 23693202506 W390 39.0 3105 4.08990 41079012 | 1350 320 2427 960 ‘Accuracy toad ad: ‘Accuracy Loads Usk 4220 Powder, 40.0 Graine, 9610 FPS. wer, 38.0 Grains, 2816 F..S.| IME Powder, 320 Grains, 2557 FPS. ory Dupe Theat Powter, 323 ai, 3000 FP. 69 Grain Cast (w/Gas Check) 75 Grain Jacketed 100 Grain Jacketed Me sare ee mua i, vn : ev ove “EE 25 RINE | ain “Ses “2” NR | tarSshr-Sra' son Eames | Sar$Sy ee aa taro mee | ase oe a ee inaa—os— nS aes — oe Pea He ee ee a —e ee Accuracy Load: Accuracy Load IMRAE2D Powder, 35.0 Grain, 2976 FP..| IMRI031 Powder, 31.0 Grains, 2801 FPS. Factory Duplication Load: IMR 3031 Powders 312 Grane, 2016 FPS. 250/3000 SAVAGE Cont'd. Next Page NOTE — Loads shown in colored panels are maximum. These loads may be dangerous in your rifle, read preamble before using. *Designates a compressed powder charge.250/3000 SAVAGE Continued 90 Grain Cast (w/Gas Check) BULLET #257312 (#2 ALLOY) 100 Grain Cast (w/Gas Check) BULLET #257418 (#2 ALLOY) i 509. rf Voloty Max. Veloity SGnint “F8S." Grains “RBS” Unique 80 16071101945 T0152 1401858. 1554180 ‘Accuracy Load: Usiave Powder, 1.0 Grains, 2044 FPS, | Uniave Powder, 8.0 Grains, 1607 FPS. .257 ROBERTS ——=— ‘Most commercial rifles for this cartridge used a short maga- SPECIFICATIONS: zine which limits overall cartridge length to 2.775". Prevalent Dllet Dia, Jacketed and Cast soo 287° | also was the use of a long chamber throat which gives its best Maigintat lee Laneth 2253 | results when the bullets seated just short of touching the rifling Trimto Lenath "320s | Gee “Accuracy with jacketed bullets” in reference section). Maximum Overall Length (w/Bullet) 2.775" Remington and Winchester brass vaties in the contour of Primer Size ire Rifle | the extractor cut and requires diferent shell holders. Use #2 Lain Shel Hiss Nombet nn 2 or 8 | shell holder for Remington and Petes. Use #8 shell holder for Firearm used for Test... Custom Mauser 98 | Winchester and Western Barrel Length oes 24° Twist se “The Sierra 75 grain hollow point bullet proved to be an exceptionally fine performer in this cartridge. 60 Grain Jacketed 75 Grain Jacketed 87 Grain Jacketed = - = eos Set Tt” BINT sea See “eee” IIE | ona eset “ea” tiasinr aro — ss sane ata | nr 350 — 27 a0 ig s895—o70”—sn08 van —ap7— | Imps 9802570 a9 iMiene4 a0 — as as9—9690_ | IMRaose — 200012 ano a0 il-a0 0.02207 —vaa_—asat_ | ivz0 3502608 “ago —a1ae Bac 370246 ago 3559 | ss cr 3502001 azo aT fas a0 aoe ayo ate | 380 «1.02006 Pas 6 350 280 99.0 S194 3602724400 900 39.0202 403511 3602559 0.0 982 9702524 a 9000 400 280940 3086 ‘Accuracy toed: ‘Accorsey Load: ‘Accuracy Load: Tie 29% Powder, 39.0 Grains, 3205 FPS. | IMR bes Powder, 40.0 Grain, 3012 FPS, |IMRUOH Powder, 405 Gra actory Duplication Loa Im sO64 Powder, 40.4 Grains, 9058 FPS. .257 ROBERTS Cont'd, Next Page NOTE — Loads shown in colored panels are maximum. These loads may be dangerous in your rifle, read preamble before using. “Designates a compressed powder charge. 3657 ROBERTS Continued 100 Grain Jacketed 69 Grain Cast (w/Gas Check) | 100 Grain Cast (w/Gas Check) BULLET #257420 (#2 ALLOY) BULLET #257418 (#2 ALLOY) Grats “FES” | powder “Sr Oriaue 1.0245 | Unique 90 — 16is tam 360 2100 1é0_—_2195_ | 2400 120 1590150 30 (R227 17.0 7160 vad —295~ | (wn a7 13.0 1380 Ta 360 Accuraey Load: S99 2864 Tepe Uniave Powder, 9.0 Grains, 1615 FPS. Accuracy Lose IMR 4084 Powder, 97.0 Grains, 2724 FPS, Facory Duplication Lee MAR 06a Powder” 36 Grain, 2688 FPS. 117 Grain Jacketed 90 Grain Cast (w/Gas Check) Cau sssre mush ae rowae ‘8ib2 Vee Qs Ys oe ae Se ae 4 2610 | 2400 11.0 15251501950 ee | ae ee eee a may sy Pee a Facory Duplication Lead: WAR dee Powder, 358 Grains, 2590 FS. NOTE — Loads shown in colored panels are maximum. These loads may be dangerous in your rifle, read preamble before using. "Designates a compressed powder charge. .257 WEATHERBY BENNO The ua ed fh cis wa and na Wet erty rifle and i intended for Weatherby rifles ony. The fee ee eres boring consrcted into these tearm allow higher vloiies a Bullet Dia. Jacketed and Cast ....... 257” ‘safe working pressures. For custom rifles which are not free- Maximum Case Length ....... 2550" bored, maximum loads should be reduced a full 5%. Even then, Tein 40 LED 25407 | they shoul be approached wth caution Maximum Overall Length (w/Bullet) 3.250 ‘The exclusive use of Federal 215 large rifle magnum primers er Size . nays is recommended by Weatherby, Inc. for all jacketed bullet loads. Papas messes et eS ‘Do not use the magnum primers, however, with cast bullet data. gare wed for Tet Weatherby Mark ¥ | Cau bullet data was obsined vith Remingion 9Y4 primers at For varmint shooting, we recommend bullet weights from 75 10 100 grains. .257 WEATHERBY Cont'd. Next Page.257 WEATHERBY Continued SCNT 60 Grain Jacketed 87 Grain Jacketed 117 Grain Jacketed len bid Velocny hc Velocity ithe Vaact ie sii Vleiy ag, onset A RRB | sonses Sat “ESE Si AREY | row y a Ponte Sa le eee | See" ss eg | (ik zo — oo Sees rg set 68 —aBSS | MEER] 5403290 Leo —977_ | ima-c70 500 2001 "550305 ee yaar pao ae | iMR4350_62.0 2279-40 a7 | INE-GSO 5802976 ou S028 He ee — Ses ogap alae | 1360 —€00 2101 660 sao | 13805502905 -6o_aTbe ce Naot ——pso— gear | 1150 esos yw _—asap_ | aso 59.0 aor 5.0 9078 ar Sho — son gaa | wR a0 6a 7780 ara | 831 coo 2804 67.98 ‘Accuray Load: ‘Accuracy Lond: IMB 20 Powder, 68.4 Grane, 9745 FPS, | IMRASSD Powder, 640 Greins, 2922 FPS. Factory Duplication Lond: Factory Duplication Load: ThE'50 Somer” 68'3 Grains, 3721 Fs, | IMRAISD Powder, 640 Grains, 9922 FPS. 75 Grain Jacketed 100 Grain Jacketed 90 Grain Cast (w/Gas Check) ‘0s. cH BULLET #257312 (#2 ALLOY) 8 = pea BG nonin SY ~ Ce ee ee ee | ent rd, Yin ies esr ape | gone — a eee ese Se ee ee mee 0 Se gems | oe 2s oe ae ae a | | gore 23168067 750 3023 prams | UM Power, 189 Sri 2070 FPS ay iae are canto) SSURLIG sao oun oor roe, | I'L, wo nm aos won| 102 Grain Cast) Gas Ch NOTE — Loads shown in colored panels are maximum. These loads may be dangerous in rifle, read preamble before using. Paria ae eal *Des nates a compressed powder charge.6.5 JAPANESE (6.5 x 50mm Arisaka) SPECIFICATIONS: Norma brass was used exclusively for our testing of this Bullet Dia. Jacketed c cartridge. Bullets weighing 120 grains or more gave the best Bullet Dia, Cast. 3 accuracy. Avoid bullets which are designed for the 6.5 magnum Maximum Case Length : sporters as these bullets will not expand properly when fired at ‘Trim-to Length the more moderate velocities of the 6.5 Japanese. Maximum Overall Length (w/Bullet) 2.940" ‘A wide variation in groove diameter is common with these Primer Size ... srw Large Rifle | military rifles and we recommend that you slug your bore be- Lyman Shell Holder Number .. s fore reloading. If the jacketed bullet size listed, does not coin- ‘Firearm used for Test cide with the groove diameter of your particular rifle, we sug- Dare Langan Deets Seven Carbine | ar ou cones te as of sca lee, 85 Grain Jacketed 120 Grain Jacketed 140 Grain Jacketed Sop sistlig Volos Velosty Vale Velocity rowder “Grait “E537 Gime “ERS” | powder “Grats “153” (Guana MERRY ‘WR 9091 31.0 2358950 —aag8_ | i 30313002192 a0 2m iw 4a95 33.0 2041 97.0 9659 | in ab95 1.02130 a5 ‘ie 4064 36.0” 2800”—ao.o= 2673 | IWR O54 940 — 2358 anor seen | tn 4004 3607 MR «320— 970 ti «320 2502575 a —a799_ | iM «370 09.0 2232 970 aa #300390 im 4380 9802328 ale 9557 | THR «350 950 —a1al fal cl 35.0 2300 a9 aa7e | Bail ct s10—2164 970 uae Accorsey ta oe Wins Wows at Gain ans pn | 22 — 8220 ap pe | vs go mar sa ‘Accuracy Lead: IMR 9031 Powder, 31.5 Grane, 2007 FPS. Factory Duplication Load: IMR MDT Powder, 312 Grains, 2272 FPS. 160 Grain Jacketed Starting Velocity Max. Veleelty sring Veloct Velocity Ponda "HS 989" (BURIYERE | seam "aces Voit RRR a fir so"—ae_cgupesega | Sores Soe es ae es ane ot ee a eae ee oe aa eat ee eo a | ee iano — 2s Capea | po — 9 Sane | eos aaa ease eee | oe ee | eo tas — orto ame | ae — no ee | SCE 9 toa ee oe a ‘Accuracy Load: ‘Accuracy Load: ‘Accorsy Load: 11335 Powder, 97.0 Grains, 2590 FPS. | IMIRORT Powder, 340 Grains, 2544 FPS. | InRSES) Powder, 255 Groins, 1923 FPS. Factory Dupiction Los: Ime 303) Powder 6.5 JAPANESE Cont'd. Next Page NOTE — Loads shown in colored panels are maximum. These loads may be dangerous in your rifle, read preamble before using. *Designates a compressed powder charge.6.5 JAPANE! Cee) ery 103 Grain Cast (w/Gas Check) BULLET #266305 (#2 ALLOY) stathg BULLET #266324 (#2 ALLOY) sith v 119 Grain Cast 143 Grain Cast (w/Gas Check) BULLET #266469 (#2 ALLOY) ty — ae vor ovtn "EEE IE BEYER | pecan “EE TID its MERRY | ouaee BAGS “ES te RD Sevan “Gia EFS" ele ee | eae Ga Sepa | Sa — aos Sine 2 | Bee ay eo — to cane aes | 16 — asd 2.8 ga | ae ees — cae a | ad 20 — Topo 0 we oa | a5 — rs Ste aoe | ns aco lea eric i caeeiaes 4196 Powder, 240 Grains, 2114 FPS. 150 Grains, 1615 FPS. | IMR4895 Powder, 260 Grains, 1858 FPS. 129 Grain Cast (w/Gas Check) BULLET #266455 (#2 ALLOY) 190 968 ‘i227 19.0 1618 21.0_ 1988 70 270 7702s ‘310 aaa 186 Accursey Load: IMR 4196 Powder, 23.5 Grains, 1999 FPS. NOTE — Loads shown in colored panels are maximum. The: rifle, re “Designate id preamble before using. —S> SPECIFICATIONS: Bullet Dia. Jacketed oes EY Bullet Dia. Cast svennnnne -264" 10.266" Maximum Case Length 2.060" Trim-to Length 2.085" Maximum Overall Length (w/Bullet) 2.900" Primer Size rons Large Rifle Lyman Shell Holder Number «..... Special Firearm used for Test talian Service Carbine Barrel Length .. 21" Twist .. Gain Twist 40 a compressed powder charge. loads may be dangerous in your 6.5 ITALIAN (6.5 x 52mm Mannlicher Due to the wide variations in groove diameters which exist in these surplus military rifles, we suggest that you proceed with caution. Slug your bore to determine the correct bullet diameter for your rifle. See “Accuracy with cast bullets” in the reference section for information on slugging your bore. If your groove diameter is larger than .264", you could experience gas blow-by (gas from breech due to low pressure) when using the listed starting loads with the standard bullet size. We suggest that you ‘wear shooting glasses when working out loads and that you con- sider the use of cast bullets sized to the exact groove diameter of your particular rifle. 6.5 ITALIAN Cont'd. Next Page6.5 ITALIAN Continue (65 x S2mm Mannlicher Carcano) 85 Grain Jacketéd 140 Grain Jacketed 19 Grain Cast BULLET #266324 (#2 ALLOY) onde: “Geet io aw-3001__ 9.01908 90 2967 aR 499531.0 21233402964 90145 1101615 i404 —320 2128 98.0 pat | 2500 21.0 1960230 aT wm 003302068 T0808 | py Sip ___250 02 99.0242) | (nique Powder, 10.0 Grain, 1520 FP. Ascray td Wie tock Powder, 260 Grains, 2275 FPS 129 Grain Cast (w/Gas Check) 160 Grain Jacketed UR eR eetes tee SN sro 78 ‘ traps — fst Os a 1% ven VE tira 3:0 — 237 _— 38 a ia BH iso | Gn — cs te ae tiem 350207 a9 aes | (aes Sef Seige 00) Sas ee Be" ae se essiaeoe i a 2400 19.0900 20a 7020350) ‘Accurey bead: ren 2095 16,0 —zaa1 | Uniave Powder, 100 Grains, 1529 FPS. 708738. 143 Grain Cast (w/Gas Check) IME Powder, 348 Grane, 2267 F.S.| BULLET #266469 (#2 ALLOY) ‘nt 037— 900 5320220750 aaI | Factory Duplication Loads ‘ug 4895 3202202 2a SB Vote Cpe NMR 4320 Powder” 347 Gram, 2262 FPS. nating Velecty| Mane Welecty Bar 7 1296 100 37.0 2352 40.0 2598, 5015051801768 ‘Accuracy Load: I 4084 Powder, 37.0 Grains, 2508 FS. 2400 Powder, 15.0 Grain, 1545 FPS. NOTE ~ Loads shown in colored panels are maximum. These loads may be dangerous in your rifle, read preamble before using. ‘Designates @ compressed powder charg 5 MANNLICHER- 54mm SCHOENAUER _—S=—— SPECIFICATIONS: For our testing of this cartridge, we used Norma brass ex- Bullet Dia. Jacketed and Cast ... 264" clusively. Bullets of 120 grains, or heavier, are necessary to Maximum Case Length ooronmnn 2110" | obtain accuracy. LMR. 4898 and LMR. 4064 powders turned ‘Trim-to Length sence 2.100” in the most consistent velocities. Maximum Overall Length (w/Bullet) 3.010” Better than half of the rifles which we have encountered in. Primer Size Large Rifle this caliber show signs of excessive’ headspace. Before using a ae Shell. poles Number sassee 2B 6.5 x 54 M/M rifle, we recommend that its headspace be rm used for Test... Custom Mauser | She 1 commpeteat gunsmith, et ‘Mauser | checked by a competent gunsmith 6.5 x S4mm MANNLICHER-SCHOENAUER Contd. Next Page aljacketed 119 Grain Cast —_ BULLET #266324 (#2 ALLOY) ole (Va Powder SY Grains VERS. sie Tagocit— e027 — ako Ta wine ivmaoys a0 2600 a0 aT05 Sao — a ineaets70— 2570439 aa in a7 ‘oe bac 97a 2008 4802 im stoe 160 Fig fio aa — es aro 08 ins 200 a 100 Grain Jacketed ity Man Velcity Pow SY Grains “Fs Iie 2031— 2607747 4003000 ine 4895 1607590. ine 4054 — 3702691420 ‘Accuracy Load: Ie 4084 Powder, 340 Gr Factory Duplication Load: W380" Powder, 40.0 Grains, 2480 FPS, 160 Grain Jacketed ‘Accoray Lead: 2400 Powder, 18.0 Grains, 1945 FPS. 129 Grain Cast 17802890 os eee, sista Velocity Max. Valedty Powder “Grint FPS) Grins PPS. soa Velen | Ma Waly {ip ha aie Imga0o1—260 — 190830 2167 | powder “Grattt “FPS” Grime “EPS” tn 4953001960 -a40 2007 | 2450120 — 1485 19 ‘Voasng | WRAOSA 3.01912 “950 aasa | te a7 ara as ies VERRY | sai cr —a1.0 — 00 —raso_—aas | Uae sive —160 1639 930 2068 aap ast | #380 940 aoa rapa —2aM— | TnR4995 70.0 1602102057 wie 495340 od "9902 | een aa Accuracy Loads wit ost 330 N09 Powder, 940 Grane, 2207 FP. | 260 Powdery 18.5 Grains, 1945 FPS. 0. To —aer- | Feaory Depletion tod 42 TEE) F560 power, 99.0 Grains, 241 FPS ‘Acurscy toad TiS Pomcler, 960 Grains, 200 FPS. 129 Grain Jacketed 103 Grain Cast (w/Gas Check) | 143 Grain Cast (w/Gas Check) os BULLET #266305 (#2 ALLOY) BULLET #266489 (#2 ALLOY) Velociy Mae. Veedty FPS! Gries EFS, sig Volos Man. Vledty sili Volecy Mage Weleghy Tum 3001— 320 22a 970 26nd | Powder “Grains “FES” Grats “ERS” | powder “Brant BRS Ig as0s 23.0 2250 aa 2600 | 24 T0188 aia | i020" — 130 igo — Tear tk tee — 3402207 —~apo—aeas— | Ink 22739 — 1526 2257 | ins. a7 — 130 — 1362 a1 01959 ial cr 3402270 aRo—asn0 | in 41981601655 ayes | ins sive 160 —1510 a0 ois Waa 8.02007 Tas a580 | inn 4095 2001524, asa | ins.ae95 16.0 14009002182 ‘Accaracy toad Ii aE95 Ponder, 35.1 Grins, 2575 FPS. oad 2400 Powder, 185 Grains, 1872 FPS. NOTE — Loads shown in colored panels are maximum. These loads may be dangerous in your rifle, read preamble before using. *Designates a compressed powder charge. 42AAs with many foreign rifles, the groove diameter of these eeeg eon ‘Swedish Carbines can vary considerably. We recommend that Bullet Dia, Jacketed .. -264" | You slug the bore of your rifle before reloading. See “Accuracy Bullet Dia. Cast 264" to .266° | with cast bullets" for information on slugaing the bore. If the Maximum Case Length . 2.160" | jacketed bullet size listed, does not coincide with the groove ‘Trim-to Length .. 2.150" | diameter of your particular rifle, we suggest that you consider Maximum Overall Length (w/Bullet) 3.062" | the use of a cast bullet. Primer Size .. Large Rifle The factory duplication loads which we have shown for Lyman Shell Holder Number at this cartridge may be somewhat misleading in that they do not coincide with the 139 gr. and 156 gr. loads offered by Norma, pea gata ‘We have used 140 gr. and 160 gr. loads as they are most com- = 174 monly reloaded. 85 Grain Jacketed 140 Grain Jacketed Sup. Seat “75S” dina “ES” Sd 220 97 120 Grain Jacketed he Velocity Max. Velocity a ie ey aa Powder Grains FPS. EPS. | Powder sie 3” Gna “ERS” | Powder tagaeo—sta se ago | er 350) ao a ine 1895 2302057 an — gone | Tne ens 300 — Zest In 4895360 2304 a0 —_2512 ine 4064 23.0 2608480947 | ini 4064 99.0 2500 43.0 Ig 4064 36.0 2267 40.0 2506 in a320 4402065 a9 line 4900 41.0 2617450 wR 4320 39.0 2001-43025 380 4802041 "530" gmm5 | 1.360 440 2597 apo aap | H360 41.0 2395 aso —2615: ‘Accurcy toad: ‘Accuray Lead: Accuracy toad IMR 4520 Powder, 45.0 Grains, 2041 FP. | IMR3031 Powder, 37.0 Grains, 2500 FP. | IMR4S2D Powder, 420 Grain, 257 FPS. Wit ae Powders 28 Gri, 291 FS. 160 Grain Jacketed 100 Grain Jacketed 129 Grain Jacketed sigtlie Vlocny is Vaia8 BS od sits Veer Mae vataa outer “Bi #537 like “ERS | rowinr “erat "759" rina “ERS? Gai “793” nina “ERS” ine 739 430 aoa _| lns'seat— 35.0 — 2075 90 ima 0o1_ 1.0 2002 1940 the ass—ato—zrot Ease | iss —s0 — aust Saeeaee | ssn — soa Ti s054 4.0556 as i064 98.0 — nan? aa i s0st 33.0 2006 9702297 wR 4320 — 35.0 2197 EI Wan 300 2202717 a9 9067 | iM 2320 40.0 2506 aa Hise 50 z7a7 7609076 | 3604202004 a9 nem | H980 29.0 2178 Accorcy Loods ‘Accuracy Lead: ‘Accuraey Lead: WR 4320 Powder, 430 Groins, 2805 F.P.S.| IMf4D64 Powder, 420 Grains, 2698 Fp.S,| IMR4320 Powder, 39.0 Grains, 2931 FPS. Factory Duplication Load: I Powder” 38.9 Craine, 2920 FPS. 6.5x55mm Cont'd. Next Page NOTE — Loads shown in colored panels are maximum. These loads may be dangerous in your rifle, read preamble before using. “Designates a compressed powder charge.Ree) 119 Grain Cast 129 Grain Cast (w/Gas Check)| 143 Grain Cast (w/Gas Check) BULLET #266524 (#2 ALLOY) BULLET #266455 (#2 ALLOY) wunneeteaaet sring Velocity | Mix Velod tte locity tating Velec sec rowder “Bitint “E93 dil “FRE” | powaer “Gra “78'S” Grane VERSE | powder 2h o> Sess Sea —tsos Dane tote | ath — 20150 aoe oo | Sao 40 — 107 an Inne @227 1601600980 2062 | ine 4207 16.0 —V425 2802057 | im Az 10.0 1515280 Wal Ine 995 2301585 91,0 2006 | IMA 4595 23.0 16039102105 | ime 4505 21.0” 1459900 198d Accarcy loads Aecoraey toad: ‘Accuracy Sie eote., 17.0 Gras, 1640 F5.| AB Powder 200 Grain 1990 FPS | MRI Ponder, 220 Grains, 1941 FPS REMINGTON MAGNUM i Jacketed loads for this cartridge seem to perform equally SPECIFICATIONS: well with either standard or magnum large rifle primers, Rem- pee pee on coe ae ington cory ‘ammunition uses the Remington 91 (magnum) ame — rimer. For cas ile Is on rifle Maina Ce LI | plot ll a eon es er! eee! itn bit Tn testing we used bullets up to, and including 129 grains. ne - ne Gene ! Bullets heavier than this would require excessively deep se: Lyman Sal Hoke Numer noo 13 | totontan ough the magatne ne Figurm wed fr Ts Regn 60 am we for Tes emington 600 | "CSS uc na sng Unig powder were fond 0 be vey warn 85 Grain Jacketed 100 Grain Jacketed 120 Grain Jacketed vente St He” és, Yes ima as ai “aoe oa as (eas oie eee oe as seep | sg — Soa on ae a ‘Accuracy Loads ‘Accoraey Load: ‘Accuracy Lead: IR 4320 Powder, 47.0 Grains, 2739 F.P.S.| IMR 4320 Powder, 47.0 Graig, 2810 FPS, IIR S020 Powder, 420 Grains, 2481 FPS, Facory Duplication Lond: IMR-4350 Powder” 53.0 Grains, 2808 FPS. 6.5 REMINGTON Cont'd. Next Page NOTE — Loads shown in colored panels are maximum. These loads may be dangerous in your rifle, read preamble before using. “Designates a compressed powder charge. 446.5 REMINGTON MAGNUM Continued 129 Grain Jacketed 119 Grain Cast 127 Grain Cast (w/Gas Check) BULLET #266824 (#2 ALLOY) BULLET #266455 (#2 ALLOY) c s. Staring Velocity Max. Velocity Powder “Grint “#85.” Grains VERS” | Powder “Sind Unique — 140 — 1778 V0 —¥923__| Uniave 13.0. — 1688 150 —Ta1T 24001801736 2302070 | 2400 17.0 1683 "901988 Velocity Max Wala PRS” isis “PREY i 4350 — 809501 520) 1380440 2518-8 Eri 02998 880 ae ‘Accuracy toad: Aca Accurey toad: Uniave Powder, 16.0 Grains, 129 Fs. | Uniau TMRIS20 Powder, 1.0 Groin, 2090 FS oad: wer, 14.0 Grains, 1780 FPS. Eee ee Remington 9¥%M (Magnum) primers were used for all of ee econ ee 264" | the jacketed loads listed. Either magnum or standard large rifle peace case Lema 2.500" | primers are suitable for jacketed bullets, For cast bullet loads Arim-to Lenath a use only standard large rifle primers. eo an enns Lee, oe Pressures in this cartridge tend to jump suddenly and the aegis, See Cartridge Story” | seloader should approach maximum loads with extreme caution oe shell Heke REE? eae a” The Sierra 120 grain bullet gave excellent results as did Firearm us est inchester aa a der Barrel angen eta peaches Je | LMR. 4350 and Hodgdons 4831 powd 85 Grain Jacketed 100 Grain Jacketed 120 Grain Jacketed Yologty Mn. Vag FPS. Grains eee” Velocy | Max. Vales #93” rime “EPS ' omer ter “Gr ine 9087 340. neaeaT 3154 $20 9086 _| ine2031— 450 — 286530 9058 Tm aoa S70 3546 | ie 4050 314478558078 | ine 4054 49.0 2923 5259076 ‘in 495 3809680 | ie 4695 3257 56.0 9436 | ine 4995 50.0 2985 a0 i 20 3401503669 | Taw 4320 3800560 __s486_| ne 4920 80.0 2985 540154 Ti 380 seas 9677 | IM 4380 '3303__620 9809 | (me 4950 56.0 174 60.0 — 3290, Rea 3058565 aus | x 21 308675509900 | ts 2149.0 2923_-8a0_—an15 EET S011 "620" 9584 | #1 3805405215 eo. —_s990_| 11580520 2923-580 —a005 =n 326778077 | $631 640 32279680 | sa) 62.0 Sedo —301T es Accuracy toads ‘Accuracy bead: M4380 Powder, 58.0 Grains, 3345 FP-.| 4881 Powder, 680 Grains, 2546 FPS, | £950 Powder, 40.0 Grains, 3290 FPS. Factory Dupietion Lo HES1 Powder, 68 Gra 3460 Fs, .264 WINCHESTER Cont'd. Next Page NOTE — Loads shown in colored panels are maximum. These loads may be dangerous in your rifle, read preamble before using. *Designates a compressed powder charge. 45.264 WINCHESTER « NC Powder“ : Unique 13.0 — 1699 24002001651 ine 2227240 Toa Accuracy beads SEH" Paden 52.0 Grains, 2851 FPS. ‘sug 2400 Powder, 21.0 Grains, 1901 FPS. sient tna Velociy Powder “Grant Powder “Grains “EPS” Uniaue 130 1677 Unique — 1201097" 2409 0.0 Test 24001901735 ine a7 240 1976 ine a2a7 2201824 ‘Accuracy Lond: ‘Accursey Load: IMR 27 Powder, 22.0 Grains, 1826 F NOTE — Loads shown in colored panels are maximum. These loads may be dangerous in your rifle, read preamble before u 3. “Designates o compressed powder charge. SPECIFICATIONS: Bullet Dia. Jacketed and Cast 2 Maximum Case Length 2.540" Trim-to Length 2.530" Maximum Overall Length (w/Bullet) 3.340 Primer Size ... Large Lyman Shell Holder Number .. 2 Firearm used for Test oo» Savage 110 Barrel Lemgth....22° “Twist... 10” 46 pressures imum charges with extreme caution. fle | excellent for deer loads. He: sion except on larger animals. .270 WINCHESTER (6.9 x 64mm) Very slight changes in the powder charge seem to jump this cartridge. We advise that you approach max- ‘The 130 grain bullets which are available for the 270 are jer bullets offer very little expan- .270 WINCHESTER Cont'd. Next PageeC BO ED aw ae Cony 90 Grain Jacketed Sus. suing Vlocy Powder “Grint Accurey toad Im 4380 Power, a dha, 86 Fs We ete? Sci, ate Fs. 150 Grain Jacketed Sua String Velocity Max. Powder “Grains “EPS” Graine ae 301 39.0 ig 4895419. ag aoa —2.0 ie 990 420 250046 725967) 2583752892 ie 4350 480 2659 a5 294 Zl 4407557 4909770 3390450257030. ir — 0a po ‘Accuracy bead: 4831" Powder, 53.0 Grains, 2895 FPS, Factory Dupliction Los R880 Powder, 500 Grains, 2762 FPS. iMe4320_ 40.0 109 Grain Cast (w/Gas Check) pater (#2 ALLOY) 1510 1732 Tas Tea 2277400) Uniave 9.6 2400160 ine 2297 e198 2000 e895 — 350 2530 ‘Accuracy Lend: Uniave Powder, 10.0 Grains, 1595 FPS 128 Grain Cast (w/Gas Check) BULLET #280473 (#2 ALLOY) Su, sth Vato Vetosny ‘rains #93" Grain “ERS” ‘306 Ta 76 Test 340) 1584 26.0 2164 7790) EEE Uniqve — 80 160 7150 139 Grain Cast (w/Gas Check) BULLET #260412 (#2 ALLOY) Sun, “Saint P83" tats “EBS” 162 a 2400150 1515230. ini 227150 —1aa 980009 un ae —390—Teol an — aa i095 3407152 Powder Uniaue NOTE — Loads shown in colored panels are maximum. These loads may be dangerous in your rifle, read preamble before using. *Designates a compressed powder chargSPECIFICATION: Bullet Dia. Jacketed and Cast 2m" Maximum Case Length. 2550" Trim-to Length 2540" Maximum Overall Length (w/Bullet) 3.250" Primer Size . See Cartridge Story Lyman Shell Holder Number B Firearm used for Test .. Weatherby Mark V Barrel Length... 26" Twist... 1-12” 90 Grain Jacketed 130 Grain Jacketed 509 270 WEATHERBY MAGNUM ‘The data listed for this cartridge was obtained in « Weatherby rifle and is intended for Weatherby rifles only. The free-boring constructed into these firearms allow higher veloci- ties at safe working pressures. For custom rifles which are not free-bored, maximum loads should be reduced a full 5%, Even then, they should be approached with caution. ‘The exclusive use of Federal 215 large rifle magnum primers is recommended by Weatherby, Inc. for all jacketed bullet loads. Do not use the magnum primers, however, with cast bullet data. Only standard large rifle primers should be used with cast bullet Toads. 170 Grain Jacketed slag Volo Velocity Max. Velocity a, romder Giiet “ERS” hats “PRS | rowder SY dine sa “ERS” ti ana—s20 ose ene asap | Tu soor—£10"— a0 ol “eo Tes tn 4379393268650 — 677 | VAR A370 57.0903 6n@ 5502090 te 439 6403125 yao 7B | VAR «830000 we __@78 im 50_—55.0 251861. Hae) 600 2067 amo gaz | 380 aso 7003266 _780_—_sani_ | #450 ‘31710 2957 79.0 gam | 2831 Accraty Load Ini 084 Powder, $80 Grains, 3225 FPS. 1380 55.0 2610 60.0 2894 Has 58.0 24446402710, ‘315902518 4502816 Accuracy toad Ii 380 Powder, 67.0 Grains, 3275 FPS. Factory Duplication Load: {831 Powder, 726 Grains, 3822 FPS. 100 Grain Jacketed sa vip (BEY e = 150 Grain Jacketed 109 Grain Cast (w/Gas Check) BULLET #280488 (#2 ALLOY) Max. Velocity 350 20 3a 0. z e 5803125 64030 @I0_—a157— | Unique 140 1873 180 ale 63.0 3008 720 a597 6507 ais_ | 2400 2201956 2802360 ‘61.0 2003 670s 640 ales | WR «227 77.0 2096 99.0 2D 03003770 3686 a 700 1 es | 7.9 SE | Unique Powder, 140 Grains, 1875 FP. ‘Accuracy Load: ‘Accuracy Load: {851 Powder, 78.0° Grains, 2669 FPS, | 4831" Powder, 69.5 Grains, 3115 FPS. Factory Duplication Load: 4831 Powder, 696 Grain, 3144 FPS. NOTE — Loads shown in colored panels are maximum. These loads may be dangerous rifle, read preamble before using. .270 WEATHERBY Cont'd. Next Page your *Designates a compressed powder charge. 48270 WEATHERBY Continued 125 Grain Cast (w/Gas Check) | 139 Grain Cast (w/Gas Check) BULLET #280412 (#2 ALLOY) Sus, dex Velocity string Velocity Mane Vol “eS” dit der “Graint “F.9S"” Grains EPS eat | Unie — 0 1785 260A | 2400-200 ina 227 25.0 1964 Ta. 02089, | in a2 — 240 240 ‘Accuracy toad: Accuracy Load: WR 4227 Powder, 27.0 Grains, 2053 FS | Unique Powder, 160 Grains, 1808 FPS 7mm MAU (7 x 57mm) SPECIFICATIONS: Bullet Dia. Jacketed 284" Bullet Dia. Cast orn -284" to. 287" Maximum Case Length 2.235" Trim-to Length - 2.225" Maximum Overall Length (w/ Bullet) 3.065" Primer Size 7 Large Rifle Lyman Shell Holder Number Firearm used for Test oo... Mause Barrel Length ...... 29°” Twist... Most 7 M/M's are imported rifles and their groove dia- meters can vary considerably. We recommend that you slug your barrel to determine its exact groove diameter. The “Accur- ‘acy with Cast Bullets” chapter which is located in the reference section of this Handbook will explain how this is accomplished, 120 Grain Jacketed 139 Grain Jacketed 150 Grain Jacketed if sully loc | Maas Vale suiting Volos | Mas ‘Sai Gratin “EPS” | powder SEitn? “ERS Ginn — (_—— 38.0_— 2504 aad | rie anos a8. —2380 aa 39.0 7557 a0 ae | the 06s 08.2487 ane 4.02600 ——aso——aope | Tit sna0 2002570 — aap 02075 anos — ares | tie 3502202427 —ar0 ‘Lo —2388 ae —a6aS | Re 21200 — 59 as OF 380207 a0 —as9s— | fai ch 3802409 az a0 2525 aso ares | fam ——a1.0— 2500 ako — 2718 $9.0 25a SRS a16 | 1091 28.0 2508 590 ‘Accuray Lead: ‘Accurney Load: |W 4895 Powder, 41.0 Groin, 2824 FS. | IMRABRS Powder, 42.0 Grains, 2616 FS. | IMR es | 1980 ___36.0__z040_40.0" 2297 | (jnique Powder, 12.0 Grains, 1097 FPS. ‘Accurcy Load: ‘Accuray Lead: IM AO Powder, 6.5 Grains, 2447 F Im 4227 Powder, 23.0 Grains, 2040 FPS. Factory Duplication Load: Facory Duplication Load: WR 895 Powder, 380 Grains, 2325 FPS. IMR a1 Powder” 309 Grains, 2217 FPS. NOTE — Loads shown in colored panels are maximum. These loads may be dangerous in your rifle, read preamble before using. *Designates a compressed powder charge. 61SPECIFICATIONS: Bullet Dia. Jacketed and Cast 308” Maximum Case Length son L871" Trimto Length over 1.865" Maximum Overall Length (w/Bullet) 2.600" Primer Size : Large Rifle Lyman Shell Holder Number everson 2 Firearm used for Test ........... Savage 99 Barrel Length .....22° Twist... 1-12” 110 Grain Jacketed 150 Grain Jacketed Our best test results with jacketed bullets were obtained with bullets of 150 grains. All of Dupont LM.R. powders listed for this cartridge gave excellent accuracy and uniform velocities with this bullet weight, Best cast bullet results were obtained with the 173 grain ‘cast bullet. 118 Grain Cast (w/Gas Check) BULLET #311359 (#2 ALLOY) CAN ALSO USE BULLET #211316 (115 Grs, w/Gos Check) 70 a0" 2850 300 2555 | powder “Gr “aro aai— | ine 320 40.0 2672 Uniave 450 7857__| sail ci 39.0. 257 4559645 | W380 41.0 2202 247 | we 227 ‘20a a0" 9a | Bx 111502369 2645 | inn ai98 IMR 4320 Powder, 460° Grain, 2960 FPS IMR4320 Powder, 420 Grains, 2590 FPS. Facory Dupict Load: INE'320 Powder” 43.2 Grains, 2689 FPS. 130 Grain Jacketed Sus, sid Velocy | Maes Valasty Powder Grains Y Giains “BRS 180 Grain Jacketed 155 Grain Cast (w/Gas Check) ssl asi 48 a) ‘Grane Velocity Max. Velo FRSY itnn “FES” ae 3031 37.0 102806 ne 4895 400 40" 2901 1412 180173, img 4054 40.0 440" 2754 ——18.0__1732 a0 ine 520410 6.0" 2857 ‘a7 1801572301998 jet 40.0 440 2672 wR 4196240 1861 2702070, ri 45.5" 2598 ei Ho. a0 2680) Accurey Load: ‘Accorsy Uoads IMR 4320 Powder, 440° Grains, 2057 F..S. 2400 Powder, 200 Grain, 1880 FPS. Factory Duplication Loud IMR 820 Powder, 39:4 Grains, 2396 FPS. -300 SAVAGE Cont'd. Next Page NOTE — Loads shown in colored panels are maximum. These loads may be dangerous in your rifle, read preamble before using. *Designates a compressed powder charge. 62.300 SAVAGE 173 Grain Cast (w/Gas Check) | 183 Grain Cast (w/Gas Check) BULLET #311291 (#2 ALLOY) CAN ALSO USE BULLET #31141 (176 Grs. w/Gas Cheek) te starlng Veleg Velosy orale “E 120 168 2101908 2201088 2602060 | Tu BULLET #311407 (#2 ALLOY) CAN ALSO USE BULLET #311382 (183 Gre. w/Gar Check) sustng Vole Grane “PS. ‘30 — 1282 1601515 160. 210 toads ‘Accuracy Loads Accursy IM 4227 Powder, 220 Grains, 1868 FPS. | IMR-227 Powder, 21.0 Graint, 1708 FPS. SPECIFICATIONS: Bullet Dia, Jacketed and Cast wun 308” Maximum Case Length sonnnnnonn 2.015" Trim-to Length 2.005" Maximum Overall Length (w/Bullet) 2.800” Primer Size... vnane Lage Rifle Lyman Shell Holder Number 2 Firearm used for Test Winchester 70 Barrel Length 0. 22° Ewist 0. 112" 110 Grain Jacketed 125 Grain Jacketed 308 WINCHESTER Coa LO) ‘The 308 Winchester cartridge proved to be extremely accu- rate in our testing. Duponts ILM.R. Series powders gave u form velocities and good accuracy with all of the bullet weights tested. ‘The 173 grain cast bullet gave exceptionally fine accuracy with LM.R. 4227 powder. Caution — If military cases are used, maximum loads should be reduced by 2 grains. 150 Grain Jacketed sus. Powder Seine “es” diate, “ERS ine 3097 2590 445° — 2681 i 095 248 450° 2757 in 064 2617 48.5" 2890 inn a320 2587 852857 380 2 m1 24s — 440" — 2557 all 105 #20215 799 cE ‘s15—an5. isis «202087 702001 380 a0 sis" 2770 2580 Haq) 4502009 0.0" 2997 ‘Accuracy toad: ‘Accuracy Ue 4895 Powder, 30.5* Grain, 3105 FS. | IMR 3031 tose toad: Powder, 453° Gra Accurcy toad: 9009 FPS. | TMRSOS! Powder, 44.0" Grains, 2624 FPS. Factory Duplication Loud: Factory Dupliston Factory Duplication Loud IR SOO Powder, 47:3" Grains, 3184 FPS. | IMRIOSI Powder, 452" Graine, 2090 FPS. | VMRI00) Powder, 42° Grains, 2785 FPS. -308 WINCHESTER Cont'd. Next Page NOTE — Loads shown in colored panels are maximum. These loads may be dangerous in your rifle, read preamble before using. *Designates a compressed powder charge. 63SSA TRS ISU) Coes tco} 165 Grain Jacketed 200 Grain Jacketed 155 Grain Cast = cs BULLET #311466 (#2 ALLOY) soc (Mags le s1SiBa Volesy [naan Via ed ee 122s teary on taser Soe ous —aese—ario™ | bunSboT— can mw res | onoe name oce esta aaees | LenwnineseNee Alon Sacer Deleon lend CAN ALSO USE BULLET US Roeder, SY ci, 2am Fs. | garni 176 Gre w/er Check }80 Grain Jacketed Tawa Poni, 41.0 Grins, 2005 FS, Factory Duplication Load: IR 4064 Powder, 43.5" Grains, 2525 FPS. NOTE — Loads shown in colored panels ie, read preamble before using. % 118 Grain Cast (w/Gas Cheek) | [7 suer gatiaer 2 ation | a2 19 a CaN iso use suey | tcl ae souste dis on w/oan chee) | HES = cr :, ieee rowier let Yard” (BRIAR | Mh 'S, 120 oni, 7 vs 2 WAR 4227 20.0 1869 240 22 3 Grain Cast (w/Gas Check) sepa — see | MUTE eee Accuracy Load: a aE ie, 200 crim, 180 75. | name “Ses YOERY as AREY 30 i 18 ‘01485210 201562280) ‘are maximum. These loads may be dangerous in your *Designates o compressed powder charge. SPECIFICATIONS: Bullet Dia, Jacketed and Cast canueu. 308” Maximum Case Length on 2.318" Trimto Length coro 2304" Maximum Overall Length (w/Bullet) 3.089” Primer Size Large Rifle Lyman Shell Holder Number 7 Firearm used for Test Krag Barrel Length... 22" "Twist. 110" 64 Dupont ILM.R. 4350 and Hodgdon's 4831 powders gave the most uniform velocities with the jacketed bullets tested, Excellent accuracy was obtained with cast bullets of 173 svains and heavier. Caution — A good many Krag rifles which we have in- spected-show eracks around the locking lug on the bolt. Have your rifle inspected by a gunsmith before using it. 30/40 KRAG Cont'd. Next Page/40 KRAG Continued 110 Grain Jacketed 180 Grain Jacketed Grain Cast (w/Gas Check) BULLET #311389 (#2 ALLOY) suas Velocity Mae. Vaedty Max. Valea CAN ALSO USE BULLET Powder ‘Ginne “EFS.” Grains “BS. Gains EPS. | 4911316 (115 Gra. w/Gas Check) 40 204450 80 380257 220 203.0 2798 205 2202075 7.02698 S20 Bot | semua ee Yes” (as YoY 4027 85a 4307331 | nieve 901921801072 0293550" 4.088 | 2400 19.0 1782 2802061 4702403 $20 2710 3102192 560" 28 ‘Accuracy Load: ‘Accuracy Load: I 4380 Powder, 580 Grains, 2570 FP.S. | IMR 4350 Powder, 47.0 Grains, 2262 4502895 | ie 227 20.0 i709 2502061 ‘Accurney Load: UUniave Powder, 120 Grains, 1778 FS. Factory Duplication Loud: INR'ES0 Powder 47 Grsine, 2268 FPS. 130 Grain Jacketed 200 Grain Jacketed 155 Grain Cast (w/Gas Check) BULLET #311466 (#2 ALLOY) siti Velogiy dor, Veloce sutlag Yolocy Qlax. Voted Powder Groins FPS. Grains Powder _Groins s. Starting Velocity | Max. Valocty 390 ie a awe | Hans So Powder Groint FPS.” Grains FPS. 42.0 244d 460-2659 | MR 4895 97.0 41.0 Uniave 9.0 1981 __ 18.0169 2400 ——19.0 17128402098. ie 4227 19.0 1628 2401994 mR 4196-240 16162802092 4102202 46.5 26a) | Ue 4064 37.0 1997 ai 420236 702608 | We 4320 36.0 19044000 2242540" 2617 | WR 4350 «201968 a7. 2304500 2570 | 360 99.0 1976 aa ne | IM 4227 Powder, 19.0 Grains, 1628 FPS. Accuracy toed: 520 Grains, 2495 FPS. | IMRUSSD Powder, 47.0 Grain, 2222 FPS. 220 Grain Jacketed 173 Grain Cast (w/Gas Check) BULLET #311291 (#2 ALLOY) CAN ALSO USE BULLET #1141 (176 Gea. w/ Gas Check) c : vee deat roots Set ee = Unique 8.0 1220 12.0 1562 se. 18.0 1647__-23.0 1964 ta! IMR 4227 19.0 1633 24.0 1923, mis IMR 4198__23.0_ 1739 27.0 1980, foes tee aa i ee SESE le, 7.0 ram, zr v7.5, | Ha Poke Ooms AOS, |S Oe oa soe pas Factory Duplication Load: IMR-350 Powdeer 43.7 Grane, 2061 FPS. 30/40 KRAG Cont'd. Next Page NOTE — Loads shown in colored panels are maximum. These loads may be dangerous in your rifle, read preamble before using. *Designates a compressed powder charge.183 Grain Cast (w/Gas Check) BULLET #311407 (#2 ALLOY) CAN ALSO USE BULLET #311392 (183 Grs, w/Gos Check) sing Velocity Max. Velaty ‘Sitn “FS drains “EPS” ‘io — vou 1101s 1se7 a0 —Tase ‘Accuracy Lead: INR'4196 Powder, 260 Grains, 1901 F1 SPECIFICATIONS: Bullet Dia. Jacketed and Cast 308 Maximum Case Length .. 2.494 Trim-to Length .. 2.484 Maximum Overall Length (with Bullet) 3.340 Primer Size Large Rifle Lyman Shell Holder Number 2 Firearm used for Test .. ‘Length .. Savage 110 Barrel 1-10" 110 Grain Jacketed starlag Veto Veloei towder “Brant “ESS” diate VERS 213 Grain Cast (w/Gas Check) BULLET #311290 (#2 ALLOY) i sth Veloso i silks “ase IMR 4198 Powder, 250 Grains, 1769 FPS. 130 Grain Jacketed Powder “Gr Grain 115. 210. 720, 250) In working for accuracy with this cartridge, the 110 grain jacketed bullet gave rather poor results. We suggest that the 130 grain jacketed bullet be used for varmint. Best lead bullet accuracy occurred with bullets of 150 grains or heavier and with Unique, 2400 and IMR 4227 pow- ders. Lead bullet velocities of approximately 1800 F.P.S. pro- duced the most consistent groups. Lyman cast bullet #311291 (173 grs) gave exceptionally good results. 150 Grain Jacketed vn Sees Vert” aS Th Sef—ar6 — 9601 anos | WinsesT ato r 420 2570 7.0 2795, IWR 4895 49.0 2967 545 301 | im a895 28.0 4602624815294 Tike 064 500 2994 55.5 378 | in aosa 48.0 4702558 520 2903, Ink 43203002698 568 311 | im 320 490 ‘7.056533 5 2073, TR 4380 36.0 2929 62g 9079 | In 2459 55.0 '350__2707 61.0 9012 Ball Ct 1.02067 860 —s3@2_ | Bail 49.0 46.0 2563 81.0298 380 302890 isa | Has st 3002538 86.0 2840, 315502508 mani | 4091 55.0 3502409 61.5" 2707 1450 0.0 2865 3is4_ | 11490580 2710 aor 57.0 2563 68.0°_ 2857, R70 278 B¥00_ | & 1146.0 270251. 4502577 8002777 Real soo 224 goie | 21 902717 540 8.02551 59.0200 ‘Accuracy Lead: ‘Accuracy Loads Accuracy toad IME 9031 Powder, 49.0 Grains, S160 FPS. Factory Duplication Load IR 3031 Powder, 48.1 Graing, 3184 NOTE — Loads shown in colored panels are maximum. The: rifle, read preamble before using. INR'3031 Powder, 48.0 Orins, 2975 FPS. R489 Powder, 48.0 Grains, 2780 FPS. Factory Duplication Loa It 80 Powder, 37:3 Grains, 2865 FPS. 30/06 Cont'd. Next Page loads may be dangerous in your *Designates a compressed powder charge. 66CE rer) owen) 165 Grain Jacketed 220 Grain Jacketed 155 Grain Cast (w/Gas Cheek) BULLET #311466 (#2 ALLOY) Ea ree es ass fen ita a = a iia case | Br eS tina a aaa | ma ae oS oe ee san sae as gos ang | ee ee at ne foo oie Ee ee = ae SEIU NMOSSDN | AE Fos a me os 180 Grain Jacketed 118 Grain Cast (w/Gas Check) BULLET #311359 (#2 ALLOY) 173 Grain Cast (w/Gas Check) BULLET #311291 (#2 ALLOY) ae tle velo [aaa vaaay CAN ALSO USE BULLET ‘CAN also Use BULLET rower “Scat “Pei” RES ae #21141"076 Gn. w/e Chek) isch — sn Eat | #SUTSN6 C118 re w/o Cet) a oe was 997 zoe hth veer Via sian ale [is Valiy WR 4064 4.07341 “4802583 | powder “Grunt ERS” Gratis “EFS” | powder “Grant EFS" rita “BFS” Tw £320. 2364 49.0 2610 | Unique — 140 1945 170 2169 | Unique 11.0 1449 140168. IMR 4350510 2487_ S708 242 | 2400 ‘24.0 2230 98.0 2463 | 2400 20.0 1750 25.0 2032 Sell ce 42.0 2288 7.52598 | te 4227 _23.0__ 2049 32.0__2570__ | IMR 4727 1683 97.0205 K 48.0 2386 S80 2557_ | ie 2198 25.0 2004 9502898 | IMR 4198 23.0 1751 90.0__2109 cI ‘$4.0 2525 "600" 2583 | ie 3031300 2024 90,0 2450 | im 3031 78.0 1631 98.0 a7 Has0. 540 2403600" 2624 | ie a0s4 32.0 1945 40.0 2875 | IMR 4064 31.0 1734 41.020 mie — ao = eae BA deo tam TENORS | Heel 40 crime, ous rs, | MESFET ano crt, 1780 FPS. REE Pe, 542° Gran, 2882 FP, TSS Powe” S23" cin, 2652 FS. 200 Grain Jacketed Ing Velocity. Max. saalon Velety Velo 131 Grain Cast BULLET #311410 (#2 ALLOY) te 183 Grain Cast (w/Gas Check) BULLET #311407 (#2 ALLOY) CAN ALSO USE BULLET onde stn vlog Vey 380 — 7 | rower “Set “ERY (dle VE onal — a | use ma ‘3 — ise a | 3 ee tee BET ‘a — moto der | tnt a2 — teas So teens S00 on ——Saar— aut | sed sea — ast —3gn— ep | STO ai —f55——a6— 80 | Inst —m99 — se SBD — BB | ea 199 ee ths — ine aN tae 2Po 33st see tao 2 S20 zs Cover ast | SEE Pa, 220 oa, 1065 £5, 03s a a aa nan 98a AiR te, 190 can, ar FS. ‘Accuracy Load IMSS Powder, 50.0 Greins, 2409 FS. rifle, read preamble before using. *Designates a compressed powder charge. 30/06 Cont'd. Next Page NOTE — Loads shown in colored panels are maximum. These loads may be dangerous in your30/06 (7.62. x 63mm) ere) 193 Grain Cast (w/Gas Check) | 213 Grain Cast (w/Gas Check) BULLET #311334 (#2 ALLOY) BULLET #311290 (#2 ALLOY) siin Velocity "see ons “ERY mi Tao 1a 153530 2201785 ines —180 Tanta eo —Ts8t 220 Tass 991 301690 a | ao 2 — SET no onin, ss es | CY TY iT ee 300 H& H { MAGNUM (CA Sie aeriy SPECIFICATIONS: Bullet Dia, Jacketed and Cast sae 308 eae econ on ee eee eee REST | rule tioghout ou tnlng of tis eanrlpe, Bulls from 150 Maximum Overall Length (w/ Bullet) 3.655" grains up to 200 grains produced the best groups. Men ae voy bara saan ca ee Lyman Shell Holder Number . 3 120 primer. ‘Firearm used for Test . Remington 721 6 Te Tee 110 Grain Jacketed 130 Grain Jacketed 150 Grain Jacketed St wien (IE ee Pad (eed |e SS ee | arse — ee | CaS “ss — Se oe | ees — ae | cose $3 — flee |G cec—coo— Sram | es ro — Sa 63.0 3427 70.0 9773 | IMR 4320 61.0 3225 680 9509 | IMR 4895 60.0 3115 66.5 9990, 3032 ae | ror — em | es ale —o—E—E—E——ee 0 — oa | ‘are — So — seroma | Sot —Sco ‘Accurey Lead: ‘Accurey bead: ‘Accuracy Lead: If 4895 ‘Powder, 61.0 Graine, 2990 FS. | IM 004 Powder, 60.0 Grains, 3164 FPS. | IMRBES Powder, 600 Grains, 3115 FPS. .300 H & H MAGNUM Cont'd. Next Page NOTE — Loads shown in colored panels are maximum. These loads may be dangerous in your rifle, read preamble before using. *Designates a compressed powder charge. 6800 H & H MAGNUM Continue Cera) 165 Grain Jacketed 155 Grain Cast (w/Gas Check) BULLET #311485 (#2 ALLOY) S of van vont ‘Sat YO i Mito“ pt See | fern | rove “et “HE” (aa ae eo ee | eae ta ee | pete Soe ee ee we oe eee | ao eee eee | es eee ee ee irae oe Se eee | eee eee | ee ee ee eee el a = ah 0 BP ae" os $40__2505 7192801 | (nique Powder, 18.0 Grains, 1915 FPS. Factory Duplication Lead: IMR380 Powder” 63.0 Grains, 2016 FPS. ‘Accorsey Lead: IMB A380 Powder, 65.0 Grains, 2908 FS. 220 Grain Jacketed 180 Grain Jacketed “ees” surtng Velociy Max Valecty cece “asa (aE 173 Grain Cast (w/Gas Check) BULLET #311291 (#2 ALLOY) CAN ALSO USE BULLET #31141 (176 Gre. w/Gas Check) sputna Velocity Max. Valesty Powder “Grant #85” Grane “BRS Uniaue 140 16051701798 72808 4702341 585 2557 7 0.02569 868 agai | 2400 200 1700 "a7 a057 a Sto 20a7 5752 | RADI — 2001620 97098 DR 820550 7799 61.0 2047 IMR 4350 60.0 2672 67.0 2985. Hae) $90 2495 4502928 8316502462470" 299 ‘5202450885 7724 5702450640 278 "24506202698, 6202398 6902710 ‘Accuracy Lond Imi 4350 Powder, 68:5 Grains, 2849 FPS. Factory Duplication Load: M350 Powder, 64 Grains, 2873 FPS, ne 41982401792 29.0 1996 ‘Accuray Lead I 4227 Powd 1620 193 Grain Cast (w/Gas Check) BULLET #311394 (#2 ALLOY) saith Vy locity ‘Grint “EBS.” Grae “RS? 150 a8 70148 a7 ina 2227 —240 1601 80 Tas inaioa 240 —Ta7s a7 Accurey Loads Iie 198 Powder, 26.0 Grains, 1827 FPS. NOTE — Loads shown in colored panels are maximum. These loads may be dangerous in your rifle, read preamble before using. *Designates a compressed powder charge.300 WINCHESTER LENGE srecaricanions Bul Di Jacked and Cast oon 20 aici cus ta SY ‘The Wincor 120 primer ene OO Bn tet ret Rieu Hee wah nt catige Wey treo tad tit ore per xe Ta Tee) Gaim beth a estae ye etal st i Manian Over Leth W/ Bale) 330" be ed th thi tthe lar hol elie that eS NE ded uenoe pend vay om we Pg aed fr Tate nea 7 im ate eae or Grain Jacketed 150 Grain Jacketed 180 Grain Jacketed irtig Veleci tax. ravi ‘t Ye?” RINE | pe? “252 MINI nae “sg” NI tas 20 — fod as tnsoor— sto — 2905-400" —g0u8 =| Iu s00)—s99— pe sari? ig «695 62.0 9756 69.0 Int 4895 — 58.0 2808 _680—a11 | wie 4095540 2577 608 2700 Tg doa 65.0 3174 700. ini absa 59.0 2824 650086 | ini 4084 56.0. 2590625 9800 iit 4320—e0.0 2067 680. ig «920 8602724 4202967 | WR 4920540 7518608 777 Ii 4350 75.0 3236 81.08 ing 4350 — 68.0 2890 7609290 | 1wiR «950650 7724 725 9008 Heo 67.0 a1 740) Hiaeo 63.0 2840 700 —a105— | #380 6002610 670 207. ‘31 750 1021 ‘a1 7309793 10" Sige | 4831 70.0 2456 77.0" 2958 me 1e20 3205690. ie 116002665 a80_—_a099_ | 1T___5e0 257000 56 Exal_67.0 2005 409509 | Rx 2168.0 2887 700 iad | Rx 21 0.02695 4702967 ‘Accurey bead: Accuracy Load: IMR 380 Powder, 77.0 Groins, 3480 FPS. 130 Grain Jacketed ‘Accursey tend: [ihe 4220 Powder, 560 Grane, 2724 FS. | IMRASED Powder, 720 Grains, 3090 FPS. Factory Duplication toad: Factory Duplication Loud: IRUBED Powder, 750 Grains, 3247 FPS, | IMB3S0 Powder. 72.5 Grains, 9048 Fi 168i Grain Jacketed Veogty Velgciy tig Vetoes doer Be. eo “eae ce ‘is cause | rs see — 51 Pao asa Ta495 6002976 era aN | Ina ases 55.0 — 2672 a9 2631 ii «06e 61.0 2985 ~680 3000 | TMi 4054 58.0 — 2724-640 2067 Dane ii 20 — 0.03012 "650 —aais— | IMR 3205502491 oh. 9007 2544 ia 3071.0 sons p80" —aa77— | ia 2350 67.0 — 24s 74094 2808 Hae 650 2065 7a0_—aa15_ | Han 620 2747 e097 2689 ‘ea 7502902 Da ao | sen 7.0 2720 9s — a0 286 Sci —61.0 —s076 Targa | x 156.0 2770-030 0907 2597 Be _650 3067 aaa | Raat 40200468908 st ‘Accoracy Lond: ‘Accurcy ton IMR 4895 Powder, 40.0 Grains, 2976 FPS. ey Loads IMR 280 Powder, 55.0 Grains, 2691 FPS. | IMR 350 Powder, 620 Grains, 2597 FPS. .300 WINCHESTER Cont'd. Next Page NOTE — Loads shown in colored panels are maximum. These loads may be dangerous in your rif read preamble before using. *Designates compressed powder charge. 70 peewee eeeSUA NCB ET St Powder Uniave 2400. o Stoning Vele ‘Groine “EBS” 150 1657 230 —1779 ime «227 240 1700. tice bonde tno Grol WAS HASN|SSS"R. ceo 0 cam, 57 PS ‘Accuracy toad IMR 2320 Powder, 4.0 Gra 2400 Powder, .0 Grains, 1718 FPS, NOTE — Loads shown in colored panels are maximum. These loads may be dangerous in your rifle, read preamble before using, “Designates a compressed powder charg SPECIFICATIONS: Bullet Dia, Jacketed and Cast sosuone 308” Maximum Case Length cu: 2.560" Trim-to Length .. 2.550” Maximum Overall Length (w /Bullet) 3.250" Primer Size ..smonnewe See Cartridge Story Lyman Shell Holder Number .. 13 Firearm used for Test: ‘Schultz & Larsen 6SDL, Barrel Length 0.0.24" Twist... 110" 08 NORMA ANCL ur test rifle had a considerable amount of free-bore. On custom rifles which are not free-bored, maximum loads should be reduced by a full 5 from those listed. Even with this re- duction, such loads should be approached with cauti While magnum primers were used with all of the jacketed bullet toads listed, we suggest that only standard large rifle primers be used with cast bullet loads, -308 NORMA Cont'd. Next Page 7.308 NORMA continued Been tent 110 Grain Jacketed 165 Grain Jacketed 220 Grain Jacketed sitting suthg Volociy Mane Valesiy rowder “iat rowier “Grint FES ita “FS tnnsosi— a4 ittoez— 20" — 265060205 Ii a0 ima #79 —ae00 600 2076 ine 5071.0 im 850680 — 2557 7303198 tao ero itaed ei —asee eno — 900 isa 0 {gr 710 — zea 790" 305 ao —760 iio —ia— 07a sae ‘Accarey toads Accuracy Load: THB 4880 Powder, 750 Grains, 2275 EPS. | INR 50 Powder, 660 Grains, 2857 FPS. 155 Grain Cast (w/Gas Check) BULLET #311466 (#2 ALLOY) 130 Grain Jacketed 180 Grain Jacketed tae 70a a3 Se ‘74002401005 92007 er fax, Ve sping Vo inn aa — 24 vowder “Sr oitn “ERS ‘Grant a fy | eae 20 vis wag 19 el) 7065 650 IMR 4320 60.0 2873.0 000 Tw 4350_—70.0 3095 _ 780" 3484 0 (180 Grain, 1899 FPS. Feo 3090 as 1 720 2859-905" 3184 173 Grain Cast (w/Gas Check) 450 75.0 3076 SSO SSSNT | 1 4c0 09.0 24608 SAROTENSTISS ‘BULLET #311291 (#2 ALLOY) Accursey toad: CAN ALSO USE BULLET Tig 380 Powder, 70.0 Grains, 2095 FP, | H.4S0 Powder, 77.0 Groins, 3021 FS, #31141 (176 Gre, w/Gos Check) Factory Duplietion Loed: Sp “i Powder, 780 Grins, ssariog Velocity Max. Valea Ha Powder, 780 Grains, 15 FPS. | pony ‘tating Volosty Ma Valecey Unique — 140 16691701768 24002201715 a6.0 1919. inne 2227 2200 1600 2701890 bhit 227 Powder, 220 ins, 1400 FPS. 150 Grain Jacketed 200 Grain Jacketed 5 Sup. en sei Volos | ae Woe |, Velogty_ gon, Veg | 198 Grain Cast (w/Gos Check) oder “Grint _F. Powder Guin FS BULLET #311394 (#2 ALLOY) Tk 406458. — 2790 640 —al6a_ | WR a0sa_ 52.0 — 2902” 580 2710. rag 37.0 2688 6503134 | Uk 4320 53.0 2306 59.0__ 2688 nhs viecy G0 2967750384 | Ue 4350 62.0 2657 7002941 | Powder “Grains FPS. Grains FPS. 3.02801 7OD—aT4d | 389 8.02506 ao 27a | Unique 140 1488 160 1612 520 — geet 60.5" —aTBe | 4831 68.0297 7.0 2868 | 2400 20.0 1552701097, 30 — goss enor —aB0o- | 11450 68.0 507 750 aara | wR «227 200-1412 a0 Accuracy Load: Accorsey toad: ‘Accuray Load PERE es, 740 Grains, 2260 FPS, | Inte 1250 Powder, 64.0 Grains, 2702 FP. | 2400 Powder, 27.0 Grains, 1697 FPS. NOTE — Loads shown in colored panels are maximum. These loads may be dangerous in your rifle, read preamble before using. *Designates a compressed powder charge. 72300 WEATHERBY Betty nis The dat od for sik ces woe, oblast S " ee = Weatherby rifle and is intended for Weatherby rifles only. The Bullet Dia. Jacketed and Cast ..... ae free-boring constructed into these firearms allow higher veloci- Maximum Cate Length wmv 2835" | te safe working premuree For cain ies whieh a oot ‘Trim-to Length 7 free-bored, maximum loads should be reduced a full 5%. Even Maximum Overall Tength (w/Bullet) 3.3 5625" then, they should be approached with caution, Primer Size ... . See Cartridge Story ‘The exclusive use of Federal 215 large rifle magnum primers Lyman Shell Holder Number a is recommended by Weatherby, Inc. for all jacketed bullet loads, ‘rcam sed for Tet Weatinshy Mark Y | D.ver wre the maprum primer, however, wih eet bet Sa, “ Use only stardard large rifle primers with cast bullet data. 110 Grain Jacketed 150 Grain Jacketed 180 Grain Jacketed an i wr Volos | Maas Veleiy Bex, Voloiy sels oo SYA | ‘Grant “FS” Gaim “RRS” Grains “FS” ie | iniesoee 640 28.0. ‘937 | iin s320 67.0 is 70D 3905 | im «350 75.0 70. Seat | #380 70.0 750. Sas | 11450 79.0 2004 220. 3559 | 4831 79.0 2849 aor 2515820) Accoraey Load: ‘Accursey Lead: 4651" Power, B50 Gras, 2205 FPS. | Maal Powder, 88.9" Grains, 9988 PS, | Ini1050 Ponder, 710 Grains, 2793 FPS. Factory Duplication Load: i 's0 Powder, 78.5 Grains, 3164 FPS, 130 Grain Jacketed 165 Grain Jacketed 200 Grain Jacketed suite Vozciy Mon Vols suits Voocy | aa Walaaiy towier ‘ice? “E93” TRETVEBY | ar Sitin *s'3 (RN TnnaSor~“ag 0 — 3060-Domo game | (nwor—“s8 0 3003. Ie 4320 68.0 3144 ye —a521_ | ime at20—e40 7.0374 le 4350770 sia 960 9696 | inn 4330720 30.0 3285 30730 3154 @L0__asm1_| 350 —e70 760 a218" aso —s30_ 3138 920 —_a564_ | 1.450 70.0 2800-850 — 9a 8313.0 —3076 920" 9509 | ETI 76.0 2754 oO 8 ‘Aceurey Load: ‘Accursey Load: Accursey 4831 Powser, 92.0" Grains, 2509 FPS. | 4831 Powder, 85.0 Grains, 2184 FPS. | M831" Powder, 79.0 Grains, 2868 FPS. -300 WEATHERBY Cont'd. Next Page NOTE — Loads shown in colored panels are maximum. These loads may be dangerous in your rifle, read preamble before using. *Designates a compressed powder charge..300 WEATHERBY conti MAGNUM 220 Grain Jacketed 173 Grain Cast (w/Gas Check) | 213 Grain Cast (w/Gas Check) Soe BULLET #311291 (#2 ALLOY) BULLET #311290 (#2 ALLOY) tose 4831 Powser, 77.0 Gra 5, W784 FPS. rifle, read preamble before using. SPECIFICATIO? Bullet Dia, Jacketed .. See Cartridge Story Bullet Dia, Cast. ige Story ‘Maximum Case Length 2114" Trim-to Length. 2.105" Maximum Overall Length (w/Bullet) 3.037" Primer Size... sense Lage Rifle Lyman Shell Holder Number wo WT Firearm used for Test: ‘Westinghouse /Russian Barrel Length ..... 24” ev AO 74 58a Velociy Max, Veecty CAN ALSO USE BULLET Powder Grint 1.75. SI rs. w/Gas Cheek suiting c Valecity Tir so — ar cea | SUMNER)», St “is” Come tun aaz0— 60.0 —ass1 6502717 Sniaue 120 — 55 1601508 Fee | povan ret Ves” at YAeaY | Sat — oto —casat isso exo — 2918 a 2709 | Untaun oa ine 2273-0 — Tene "859 9000 Haso e005" 7027 | Pane" 39 — 1788 28 60 297577 Accuracy ods Accurey 2550 Powers 23.0 Grains, 1796 FPS. 193 Grain Cast (w/Gas Check) BULLET #311334 (#2 ALLOY) Powder ‘Grant Has dein “FR Zo ear 29a NOTE — Loads shown in colored panels are may “Designates o compressed powder charge. Velociy Min Velociy um. These loads may be dangerous in your 7.62 RUSSIAN (oar cr) Groove and bore dimensions of these Russian Military’s vary considerably. Most rifles have a groove diameter of .310” and for these we recommend jacketed bullets of .308" diameter cr cast bullets of .310" diameter. Due to the limitations of the chamber size, larger bullets are not recommended even in rifles which have large diameter grooves. In our test rifle LM.R. 4350, powder gave very uniform ‘velocities with all jacketed bullet weights. 7.62 RUSSIAN Cont'd. Next Page7.62 RUSSIAN continued Cree) 10 Grain Jacketed 300 520. “S407 — 105 ‘3503105 ‘560° 2710) 5207680 580 9048 5107105 57.0" aula ‘Accuracy toad: MR tte Powder, 49.0 Grains, 2795 FPS. 130 Grain Jacketed ty Man Valecity Powder “Grint “FBS.” Grane “PR e051 430 — 2698 a aa 1 4695450 2557 5002881 ih 4647 0 2631 ——s0° —a967 i aiz0 — 49.0 2702 540 2012 ing-as0 S00 23965508 380830277759 ‘4)_—51.0 2096 57a Accoraey toad: Ine 4320 Powder, 49.0 Grains, 2702 PS, Powder “Grains EPS 41.0 2510) 24694802762 2a) 9.02798 2516 $101 "2439 850° 2695 72672 580" 2081 2155570" 2057 Grains “P'S ‘Accurney Load: INR 4950 Powder, 350° Grain, 2695 FPS 180 Grain Jacketed sala Velocity Mai Powder “Grint “PRS” tna “PRS” ime 91 39.0 7257 480 — 9806 I 48954102277 4502090 iM a064 4302341 amo — 9859 ig 45204502409 $00 9780 ‘4350 50.0 2499, 55,0° 2666 Hse 50.0 2606 a0" 2852 8315102207 9709075 Accoraey Loads IR 350 Powder, 5.0 Grains, 2564 FPS. Factory Duplication toads R350 Powder, 55.1 Grains, 2570 FPS. 200 Grain Jacketed Sup ribo Velociy (Mag rowder “Grunt “FP.” Grats “ERS” ink 09T 7 a0 2858 imaaos 99.0215 aa ia 054 4102188 aso a8 inka32)— 030 — 2798 a9 387 innas0160 2086 8.08 38) «702993 sae aap ‘002114 5602898 1 MBO Grains, 2208 FPS, 220 Grain Jacketed $28. toc ig Ve Velo rowder “int “PES” ica “BES” ima 3031 3502108, i489 3701909 -ald—2007 iM dost — 40.0 2096 —~aa0 20097 i920 0102197” as iMa350_ 460214 SLO 360450 — 7141-300 a 500 0" ‘Accuracy toad: R280 Powder, 47. Grains, 2185 FS. 153 Grain Cast (w/Gas Check) BULLET #311486 (#2 ALLOY) sirlng Volociny (as Vay Powder “Grains “EPS.” Grint EPS. Uniave — 120-1592 150 19a 2400735 1900 a7. 02197 Accuracy Load: 2400 Powder, 75.0 Grains, 184 FPS. 173 Grain Cast (w/Gas Check) BULLET #311291 (#2 ALLOY) CAN ALSO USE BULLET #91141 (176 Grs. w/Gos Check) sist Velcy ag rowder “Graint “PES” itis “ERR Oniass 11.0 — ast 140 20-220 — 1665 B40 TBAT ‘Accuray Lead: 2400 Powder, 240 Grains, 1941 FPS. 213 Grain Cast (w/Gas Check) BULLET #311290 (#2 ALLOY) mo Velocity Max. Valociy Powder “Grains “EPS” Grain “EPS Uniave — 10.0 — 12511130 Ta — 2001701419120 1754 Ine 2227 27.0 1482 "30002028 ‘Accuray Lead: IR-4227 Powder, 30.0 Grains, 2028 FPS, NOTE — Loads shown in colored panels are maximum. These loads may be dangerous in your rifle, read preamble before using. “Designates a compressed powder charge.SPECIFICATIONS: Bullet Dia. Jacketed and Cast 311" to 313" ‘Maximum Case Length . 2.105" Trim-t0 Length em 2.100" Maximum Overall Length (/ Bullet) 2.970" Primer Size Large Rifle Lyman Shell Holder Number. 2 Firearm used for Test .., Argentine Mauser Barrel Length .... 2914" "Twist... 19.8" 150 Grain Jacketed Powder ‘Accuracy Lead: Imm 495 Powder, 460 Grains, 2732 FPS. 180 Grain Jacketed Powder ‘Accuracy Load: TM 4895 Powder, 41.0 Grains, 2370 FPS. rifle, read preamble before using. 7 215 Grain Jacketed i 9097 Tans i 895 in 4520 im a0 eo 155 Grain Cast (w/Gas Check) BULLET #311466 (#2 ALLOY) starting Velocity Max Valaety Grint “FPS” Grains NOTE — Loads shown in colored panels are maximum. The: 7.65 ARGENTINE APNG OA (7.65 x 53mm) A variation of groove diameters exist with rifles chambered for this caliber. We recommend that you slug your barrel before reloading (see “Accuracy with Cast Bullets” in reference section). Jacketed bullets are available in three di ‘meters; .311” Gpeer and Sierra), 312" (Hornady) .313° (Speer). Use the jacketed bullet which most closely corresponds with your groove diameter. For Speer or Hornady 175 grain bullets use the data listed for 180 grain bullets. Cast bullet #311466 (155 grs.) worked well in our testing. ‘This bullet is not recommended, however, for rifles which have groove diameters larger than 311" as it casts rather small (312"), Where sizing diameters exceed 311” use #311284 Q14 gr.) 205 Grain Cast (w/Gas Check) BULLET #311299 (#2 ALLOY) “340 2000 3802178 3601990 —ao.0" 2167 3609006 _a0.0__22a7 2.02199 44 2506 1960.0" 2212 2202092070 2508 ‘Accuracy Load: ‘Accuracy Load: IM 4895 Powder, 400 Grains, 2227 FPS. 214 Grain Cast (w/Gas Check) BULLET #311284 (#2 ALLOY) CAN ALSO USE BULLET #311290 (213 Grs, w/Gas Check) dio, docs not exceed 311” Unique — 93 — 127818 1a 2001901633 23.0—_1679 ‘yn 207220775 Taso neat Accuracy toad: 2400 Powder, 19.0 Grains, 1630 FPS. loads may be dangerous in your “Designates a compressed powder charge.SPECIFICATIONS: Bullet Dia, Jacketed and Cast ‘See Cartridge Story Maximum Case Length somes 2.222" Trim-to Length cence 2212" Maximum Overall Length (w/ Bullet) 3.075” Primer Size . Large Rifle Lyman Shell Holder Number . 7 Firearm used for Test... - S.MALE. Barrel Length ... 25° Jacketed/22” Lead Eloebt ett 110" 150 Grain Jacketed T9097 Iie aos I 2895 I 4320 ma 3604002028 4392150 ‘Accurey Lond: ‘Accuracy Init 4895 Powder, 41.0 Groins, 2400 FPS. | IMR Factory Ine 895 180 Grain Jacketed Grant “P85” rae “ERS” 350 abu 307197 30207 Zor a7 a7 Uniave Powder, 1.0 Grains, 1610 FPS. ‘Accuracy Load: IMR 4320 Powder, 440 Grains, 2469 FPS, Factory Duplication Load: IMR 4BPS Powder, 423 Grains, 2433 FP, 215 Grain Jacketed 155 Grain Cast (w/Gas Check) BULLET #311466 (#2 ALLOY) An extreme variation in groove diameters exist in rifles chambered for this cartridge. In rifles which we have checked, diameters range from .309” to 317°. We suggest that you slug your barrel before reloading (see “Accuracy with Cast Bullets” reference section). Jacketed bullets ate available in three diameters; 311° (Speer and Sierra), 312" (Hornady), 313” (Speer). Use the jacketed bullet which most closely corresponds to your groove diameter. If your groove diameter runs on the small size (under .310°) the use of jacketed bullets is not recom- mended at all. If your groove diameter should be large (over 314°) results will be poor. Cast bullets should be sized as near groove diameter as possible. Bullet #311466 should not be used where a sizing dia- meter larger than .311” is required, 205 Grain Cast (w/Gas Check) us inane teani Se P iat "AES" eS ewan“ Yee (RE Soe eee | pete a Bo. ue pre | oe tee 5 ee ee =—s | 320 — 1600 960 — 2057 Ws Ps. toad Powder, 39.5 Grains, 2188 FPS. Duplication Lead: Powder, 39.6 Grain, 2163 FPS, 214 Grain Cast (w/Gas Check) Ser Sites as ah i suo ea ae eee EET i at Sei —— owe, a a ——s io 2 2400" Powder. 18.0 Grains, 1501 FS, NOTE — Loads shown in colored panels are maximum. These loads may be dangerous in your rifle, read preamble before using. *Designates a compressed powder charge.SPECIFICATIONS: Bullet Dia. Jacketed and Cast ‘See Cartridge Story Maximum Case Length 2.269" Trim-to Length .. 2.260" Maximum Overall Length (w/Bullet) 3.150” Primer Si2€ sooo Large Rifle Lyman Shell Holder Number soowsussnsnne 2 Firearm used for Test: Jy Service Rifl Barrel Length... 28" Fist on 19.75" ‘Accorey Loads Im #084 Powder, 43.0 Grains, 2267 FPS, JAPANESE n Arisaka) ‘An extreme variation in groove diameters exists in rifles chambered for this cartridge. In rifles which we have checked, diameters range from .310" to .317". We suggest that you slug your barrel before reloading (see “Accuracy with Cast Bullets” in reference section). Jacketed bullets are available in three dia- meters; .311” (Speer and Sierra), .312” (Hornady), 313° peer). Use the jacketed bullet which most closely corresponds to your groove diameter. With barrels larger than .314” results will be poor. Due to wide variations in bullet and groove diameters, ut- ‘most care should be used when working up loads. Cast bullets should be sized as close to groove diameter as possible. Volo Powder “Graint “ERS” Unigue 10.0 — 1250 2400_—_—21.0_—1607 ie 227 28.0 923 Factory Duplication Load: ImR898 Powder, 40.0 ral 170 Grane, 2207 FPS. sian Powder “Graing “EPS.” Unique — Too — a4 2400_——21.0 1595. ie 4227 28.0 —Ta6s NOTE — Loads shown in colored panels are maximum. These loads may be dangerous in your rifle, read preamble before using. “Designates a compressed powder charge. 78Do not use the loads listed in rifles which were designed SPECIFICATIONS: for Black Powder or in Handguns. For Handgun loads, see the Bullet Dia. Jacketed 310° | pistol data section, Bullet Dia. Cast 11" to 312" ‘Some cartridge cases may be encountered which are actu- Maximum Case Length vocccscsone 13157 | ally shorter than the listed “Trim-to-length”. This will cause no Trim-t0 Length nn ‘13087 | problems in your loading, but such eases for this cartridge Maximum Overall Length (w/Bullet) 1.592" | should be segregated according to length because ofthe different Primer Size .. vw Small Rifle | adjustments which will be necessary in your bullet seating die. Lyman Shell Holder Number. 10 Sone, smal aralons in groove diameter exists in rifles Firearm used for Test... Savage Sporter | chambered for this cartridge. It is advisable to slug your barrel Barrel Length ... 24 cast bullets accordingly. See “Accuracy with Cast 80 Grain Jacketed 91 Grain Cast (w/Gas Check) | 115 Grain Cast (w/Gas Check) Bey BULLET #311419 (#2 ALLOY) BULLET #311316 (#2 ALLOY) sate Vos Valen a CAN ALSO USE BULLET rowder “Grains “FES” dita “PE a yan ae Uriave "50 — 141066 HOP | Powder “Brant “ES (ait, Weipa | - #911959.(118 Gre. w/ Gor Check) 2400-110 —1557 aa Trios 50 — 1408 6 S, in a2a7 159 aaa 257 | 2100 10.0 1455 “a0 rowder “Grint “PRS” Gatca “EES” aa ine azz —13.0— 1769 "188 — BOT | Gees — Net TMR4227 Powder, 15:3 Grains, 2100 F.. | aegiaey Lond 2080 er Pen ima? Powder, 150 Grins, 012 Rips, | HEAT 120 1623 14) Mae -227 Powder, 182 z ‘Accurney Lead: IMR 4227 Powder, 140 Grains, 1865 FPS. 100 Grain Jacketed Staring Velo Velecity rowder “Graint “P85” Grats “PRS” Uhigve 45 — 1696 Ta e090 1205 115700 ie 71901 Accuracy Loud thc) omer, 120 Grains, 1720 FPS Facory Duplication Load: 2400 Powder, 92 Grains, 1278 FPS. NOTE — Loads shown in colored panels are maximum. These loads may be dangerous in your rifle, read preamble before using. *Designates a compressed powder charge.SPECIFICATIONS: 300 & 321° Bullet Dis Jacket & Cos 320° 8.221" | guy gun o sound nose ules in ses wich have eis Lath . " Zia0r | tubular magazines and crimp the bullets to prevent their move- Mo Length ir | et posto te portaty ofthe 170 gan ated we Maxton! Osea Creda 25) have used and listed it for a factory duplication load rather than 7 ‘the 165 grain bullet which is normally loaded by the factories fe os dae 170 Grain Jacketed 164 Grain Cast (w/Gas Check) | 184 Grain Cast (w/Gas Check) fees SULLET #921917 (#2 ALLOY) ‘ulter #921297 (#2 ALLOY) rowdar “Biant “ERS” Grains “ERS sibtig Velocity UM Waly stztg Velocity | Ma ao ie Tae 18 onder ‘Grant “853 VOINEEY | rower ‘St ota “ERE 1079 ing 2227 V4 — Tee 16s lame | Unieve 60116962 1400 | Unieve 5096201089 inte aioe a8 Tea —g9-—Yaao | 2400 11.0 12181491400 | 2400 1.01162 1401457 ie 3051250 —Ts12 980 TeKS | IM 2227 12.0 119514148 | ie 2271201158 Tas 1968 I 4895 27.0 16089001692 Accuracy Load: Accuracy Load: UUninue Powder, €2 Grains, 1400 F.8. | Ink 4227 Powder, 120 Grains, 1158 FPS. Factory Duplication toad: Unigue Powder, 7.5 Grain, 1995 FPS. ‘Accuracy Load IMR 196 Powder, 200 Grains, 1422 FPS. Factory Duplication Load: IiR-alse Powders 18. Grains, 1284 FPS, NOTE — Loads shown in colored panels are maximum. These loads may be dangerous in your rifle, read preamble before using. “Designates a compressed powder charge. 80== SPECIFICATIONS: Jacketed bullets for this cartridge are available in .320” diameter (Rem.) and .321” diameter (Hornady). As we have en- countered barrels as small as .319", we suggest that you slug Bullet .~. 320" to 321” | your barrel before reloading (see “Accuracy with Cast Bullets" Bullet Dia, Cast... 319" to 321" | in reference section). For tight barrels, the smaller Remington Maximum Case Length enone 2.050" | bullet is recommended. Trim-t0 Length 2.045" ‘New brass cases which exceed the maximum case length Maximum Overall Length (w/Bullet) 2.525” | listed may be encountered. We suggest that you check your case Primer Size wo Large Rifle | length before reloading and trim your case if necessary. Lyman Shell Holder Number .. 170 Grain Jacketed siarloo Velocity “Mix. Velocity towder “Grane “E'S” Grane “EBS” ‘The Lyman #15 Shell Holder is proper for all cases with the exception of Remington brand. For Remington cases use the Lyman #3 Shell Holder. Data listed for Unique powder will not function the action of semi-auto rifles. 164 Grain Cast 184 Grain Cast (w/Gas Check) BULLET #521317 (#2 ALLOY) BULLET #521297 (#2 ALLOY) sir ociy Max. Velodiy sir ne 198 230 250 1992 | Powder ‘rains “FS 1” | Powder “Grains FS.” Grains “RRS” ne 3091 27.0 1798900 —g020— | Unique —— 7: 120 Uniaue 7.0 1159-90 Fa Ie #064780 16803201960} 2400, Ini 4895_30.0_ 1868 38002070, Te ‘aio 2012 | 2400 16.0 1552 19.0 a ‘4520 31.0 1605 9502196 | Aecoracy Lond ‘Accuracy Loads 723021003 a Accorey ROT" Powder, 29.3 Grains, 2141 FPS. Factory Duplication Load: R895 Powder, 320 Grains, 2070 FPS. fe Powder, 9.0 Grains, 1436 FPS. | 2400 Powders 16.0 Grains, 1852 FS. NOTE — Loads shown in colored panels are maximum. These loads may be dangerous in your rifle, read preamble before using. *Designates a compressed powder charge.SPECIFICATIONS: Bullet Dia. Jacketed & Cast . 320° & 321” Maximum Case Length . 2.040" ‘Trim-to Length 2.035" Maximum Overall Length (w/Bullet) 2.565” Primer Size Large Rifle Lyman Shell Holder Number 6 Firearm used for Test ....... Winchester 94 Barrel Length... 20° Twist... 116” [New brass cases which exceed the mi 32 WINCHESTER SPECIAL jum case Tength listed may be encountered. We recommend that you check all ceases before reloading and trim their length if necessary. 170 Grain Jacketed 137 Grain Cast 164 Grain Cast (w/Gas Check) ~ suey sana? to? AUOY) ouch #snrai? (#2 ALO rocn Ss EY a A . oe _rat “FE S Se wey [BR fate Se eo tvs Sat 0 II | rar sd Yee lke ace — em | Sa" — 12 — se | 2a vn — ee ee ee oe! | ee — cr | heir —ie9 — i Ee Tota | Hao 200 — Hes Stoo | Ine Snt io — aa Sa] —a10 1872-340 2000 3s 26019457390 —2109—| A ‘Accuracy Load: Rx? Powder, 280 Grains, 2120 FPS. Factory Duplication Lead: Re Powder, 306 Grain, 2262 FPS. NOTE — Loads shows rifle, read preamble before using. 82 *Designates a compressed powder charge. ccurey Lead: Ink 4227 Powder, 250 Grains, 2242 FPS. Accuracy bead: sigue Powder, 100 Grains, 1512 FPS. 184 Grain Cast (w/Gas Check) BULLET #521297 (#2 ALLOY) ‘Accuracy Uoad: IRI Powder, 250 Grains, 1918 FPS. colored panels are maximum, These loads may be dangerous in yourSPECIFICATIONS: Bullet Dia, Jacketed and Cast won. 323" Before loading for this cartridge, we recommend that you Maximum Case Length “anor | stug your barrel (see “Accuracy with Cast Bullets” in reference Trim-t0 Length... "2235" | section). Do not use .323” diameter bullets in any rifle which Maximum Overall Length (w/ Bullet) 3.250° | has a groove diameter smaller than 321". Primer Size... For non-standard (small groove diameter) barrels we sug: Lyman Shell Holder Number _gest the use of lead alloy bullets sized as near to the exact groove Firearm used for Test. diameter as possible. Barrel Length 125 Grain Jacketed 170 Grain Jacketed 118 Grain Cast (w/Gas Check) BULLET #22359 (#2 ALLOY) Sua Powder “Grains “FPS.” Grains RRS Stating Velocity Max. Velodty 46.0 7065 $1.0" S184 70 Powder “Grint “EPS” Grains “EPS” Ie s064 29.0 2500_ 540" 915 3602427 SLO* 2724 | Uniave — 140 — 1980 _ 170 2192 Tie 4895 50.0 7668 IMR 6695 050248) _apo® _a67B | 2400730199297 2alS nw a320 50.0 7824 Ine 4520 a6. 0241 Sho gm | wie 227730 7010 i350 — 50.0 2421 T4350 9.07257 402518 | ini 4196 2702036360. ast 02439 sk0 2631 ar ie 1 80 oT | Accuracy Lond es SHOT SOE | Be 1h 3.0 2287 ABD ASIZE | Unique Power, 14.0 Grains, 1980 FPS. ‘Accorsey bonds 4084 Powder, 580° Grains, 3125 FPS. | Ine 3031 Ponder, 42.0 Graine, 2986 FPS. J. 168 Grain Cast ATS Grains, 2331 FS BULLET #323470 (#2 ALLOY) sibelon Vetocey UME! powder “Grains “#83 tans “ERS” = se 150 Grain Jacketed ‘IMR 4727 _20.0 1658 26.0. sutita Vlocny aa Veesny sutta Velociy | Ma ives! 80 — 9012 aoe rant “E83.” Grams PBS” | rowder “Grant “P83” Gini “ees” | #2200 201290 aos ee ee ee eae $e ee ee = a ee Ee fo aoe ea c seat eae wn Che ee ee ae J, rin, 2691 6.5, | IMROES] Powder, 41.0 Grains, 2169 FP. sim _£68._Graims FS 1084 Powder, 480 Grains, 2691 FPS, | IMBSOSI Powder, 41.0 Grane, 2169 FPS. sim 11 Ga 0 1342200 ne «227 17.0 1397 aS Powder 160 Grains, 1942 FPS, NOTE — Loads shown in colored panels are maximum. These loads may be dangerous in your rifle, read preamble before using. “Designates @ compressed powder charge.338 WINCHESTER MAGNUM. SPECIFICATIONS: Bullet Dia. Jacketed and Cast wen 338" - Maximum Case Length 2500" Fine accuracy and uniform velocities were turned in with Trimato Length 2490" | all of the powders and bullets tested. I.M.R. 4350 and 4831 Maximum Overall Length (wi Bulle) 3.340" | gave exceptional results. Remington magnum primers were used Primer Size sn ‘See Cartridge Story | in collecting jacketed data. Cast bullet loadings should be used Lyman Shell Holder Number ... "13. | with standard large rifle primers only. Firearm used for Test ‘Winchester 70 Barrel Length... Twist 110" 200 Grain Jacketed 250 Grain Jacketed 203 Grain Cast (w/Gas Check) - Siar soon te aon or Bae re 262) 608 2065 _ | iw 3031 500 ii 3057 ‘Grains “BS T4895 2559 602696 | ie 4095 55.0 imea198_ 31.0 1608 iin ase 2665 6502915 | ine 4064 56.0, 39.0 out 48.0__2180 ne 320 50 aAI5 | Wwe 4320540 420 20534702247 in 4350, 750" 30s | ie 4350 650 ae ie i380 700 2681 390 cae , a ze tar Ime4198 Powder, 31.0 Grains, 1908 FP: a 07 AT ‘Accuracy Lead: ESI" Powders 800° Grains, 223 PS. | Ine 8b Powder, 69.2 Grains, 2652 FPS Facory Duplication Load: Factory Duplication tow IMR4350 Powder, 72.5 Grains, 2958 FPS. | IM350 Powder, 69.0 2691 FPS, 249 Grain Cast 225 Grain Jacketed 275 Grain Jacketed a re ex. Vooay sulna Velogty Bs. Velgg the Velocity | Max Velae Sains “Grint “EBS” ina “ERS | row VERS" dita “ERSY 3 e331 920 “3502608 | IMRSOm— a0 2145 550 2099 | Ime 3031380 420, 560 625 ayaa | iMRabes 540 72526002449 | IM 4895 41.0 18354607 204 ‘6209717 3402237 6003680 iad 16302695 | ine «320 5402212 600 2415 | Asraray Lend a A820 5402212600 BAIS | Thebes Powder, 46.0 Grains, 2044 FPS 7.0 — 264s | 11380 5802707 640 — 9096 73.0" 2762 | ira50 ‘0__ra7 7302531. yaar a7e7 | 4831 660 m4 7808 570 ‘Accursy bond: 67.0 Grains, 2597 6.05. | Tun etto Powder, 620 Grains, 2991 FPS. NOTE — Loads shown in colored panels are maximum. These loads may be dangerous in your rifle, read preamble before using. “Designates compressed powder charge.: The data listed for this certridge was obtained ina oo . | Weatherby rifle and is intended for Weatherby rifles only. The Bullet Dia. Jacketed and Cast... ee free-boring constructed into these firearms allow higher veloci- Maximum Case Length .. 2.825" | ties at safe working pressures. For custom rifles which are not ‘Trim-to Length aaa 215) free-bored, maximum loads should be reduced a full 5%. Even Maximum Overall Length (w/Bullet) 3.5625" | then, they should be approached with caution, as ~- See Cartridge Story The exclusive use of Federal 215 large rifle magnum primers ‘Lyman Shell Holder Number .... a is recommended by Weatherby Inc., for all jacketed bullet loads. again confor Test Weatharby Mat Y | Do oot use the msanim primer, however, with cat bllt data, ~ Use only standard large rifle primers with lead bullets. 200 Grain Jacketed 250 Grain Jacketed 203 Grain Cast (w/Gas Check) az BULLET #538320 (#2 ALLOY) Veteiy ating Velocity Max. Velty FBS” | powder “Srsint “FSS” Gite “PRE? Bip0 | in 4054 39.0 — 2252 — 660 2551 | Powder | SoaB_ | ina 300—33.0—r427 Foo — asad | In sioa 320 — 1782 70ae Brag | Vn s350 700 2016-770 are | Ra 40.0949 4g 2100 saa | W380 oe0 2084 730679 | IR abe 2201930 4B 2109 ge | ot — fo tor cae | OP 2 S06 | 450 7.02525" @5.0 2777 | Tiee's0s1 ‘Power, 42.0 Grains, 2002 FPS, aera eaters |e Aaa aes ey a wom Beetles | Grates oan aes 225 Grain Jacketed (275 Grain Jacketed 249 Grain Cast (w/Gas Check) nis ra Sie eens teecaon ie ven a owt “Beet “FS” BES | oovau SSake Ves” aa WOR — istic Seer _-aeecaee | tg, ee eee Gr re ‘ie 4300 — 65.0 2564720 aaa | iia 4320 — 6002063670 —2500- | Inn 4198 3701923) wn 4350 7202598 Teo. 2928 | we 2350 50 2267 730 —asad_ | iw 303139101768 a0 6 Heo —s8.0 2575 760_—aata— | 2806202314 700 20a 41.0 1a 47.0200 401 Yao 512 e707 291s | 431 7310 2208 1.0" 817 ar i 7 n Accuracy 5070 2597 SSROSSEOSS | 118070 2514 aes | aaa Accursey Lond: ‘Accarey Load 4851" Powder, 780 Grains, 2512 FPS, Inf 4380 Powder, 660 Graine, 2262 FPS, NOTE — Loads shown in colored panels are maximum. These loads may be dangerous in your rifle, read preamble before using, “Designates @ compressed powder charge.SPECIFICATIONS: Bullet Dia, Jacketed and Cast . Maximum Case Length... ‘Trim-to Length Only blunt, oF round nose bullets, should be used in these Maninvums Overall Length (w/Bullet) 2.795" | ifles which have tubular magazines. Bullets should also be Primer Size .. crimped in place to prevent their movement during recoil, Lyman Shell Holder Number Barrel Length .. 200 Grain Jacketed 220 Grain Jacketed s Velgciy Max. Vaacty sity Velocity | Mane Vole T93” itin “BRST | romser “Eilat “FS” Stene “ERS” 87 Grain Cast (w/Gas Check) BULLET #350447 (#2 ALLOY) Powder sufi Velocey dee Vey We 9001440 — 7262490090 | IMRGOSI__420 7118470 Powder “Grin “FPS” Grains “FBS” I 495 49.0734 S40 __2508| ims 48954702227 520 2460200 0179 ig 4227200 15109052128 ie 40644802222 836 M450 | INR dOsa 4802136510 2a Iie ai98 501677 3802150, ig 3205007252850, 330) BEERREES R350 57.0 7252630564 oo ig 3031 3501618 7.02338 Haas. 2188 | $70__a3a7 560 mee 1610216967 0* 2009 $5.0 eserect : ‘Accuracy Load R489 Powder, 58.0 Grains, 2480 FS. | In dOe4 Powder, 460 Grains, 2196 FPS. Factory Duplication Loud (ee tacne se rs, 255 Grain Cast (w/Gas Check) BULLET #350482 (#2 ALLOY) Ts 17984602207 Accurey toad: Ime 198 Powder, 27.0 Grains, 1661 FPS. NOTE — Loads shown in colored panels are maximum. These loads may be dangerous in your rifle, read preamble before using. 86