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New Load test with 3030 handi (Update)
« on: June 27, 2008, 08:52:44 AM »
Been wanting to try some BLC-2 in my handi, and finally got around to getting a nother pound after I ruined my other one by pouring a dribbler full of another powder into the almost full can.. The second shot went out and Im giving the benefit of the doubt to the rifle and blame this on the operator. I didnt run it over the chrony but will eventually. The load is 36.0 grains of  BLC-2 CCi magnum primer Winchester Brass with a COL 2.550. Sierra 150 FP. I am proud of it so far (of course it needs to prove itself).
The 3 good shots measured 0.626

Good Shooting!

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Re: New Load test with 3030 handi
« Reply #1 on: June 27, 2008, 09:14:47 AM »
Good group. I'm interested in the velocity to.
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Re: New Load test with 3030 handi
« Reply #2 on: June 27, 2008, 10:03:52 AM »
Nice group , if it stays consistent you have a real shooter there , I tried BLC-2 in my 30/30 with mixed results , but was using a lighter bullet too .

As for the powder , we all make those mistakes from time to time , the fact that you caught it before you used it to load something else was the good part .

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Re: New Load test with 3030 handi
« Reply #3 on: June 27, 2008, 11:04:26 AM »
Very nice shooting!! I tried BL-C2 and 150gr Nosler Partitions(cheap @ $5 a box!) but the best groups never compared to how well the 150gr Rem factory ammo shot, so I gave up on them. I have some 125gr Nosler BTs loaded up with BL-C2, but haven't shot them yet.

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Re: New Load test with 3030 handi
« Reply #4 on: June 27, 2008, 03:24:56 PM »
Looks like your barrel likes that combination, great group.  DP.
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Re: New Load test with 3030 handi
« Reply #5 on: June 27, 2008, 06:43:10 PM »
Quick its going to be hard to do better than those factory loads with your rifle!
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Re: New Load test with 3030 handi
« Reply #6 on: June 27, 2008, 06:45:51 PM »
Yeah, I know, makes me wonder why I even tried to do better with handloads, but it's all fun.  ;D

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Re: New Load test with 3030 handi
« Reply #7 on: June 27, 2008, 07:01:20 PM »
Looks like you are well on your way.
From what I have read on BLC 2 you should get pretty good velocity from it.


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Re: New Load test with 3030 handi
« Reply #8 on: June 28, 2008, 09:51:38 AM »
I picked up a couple of 30/30's this year (not handi's) and am working up a load for them with the BL(C)-2 Tim made me get for my 338/06.  Just starting, but so far I'm pleased!   ;D
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Re: New Load test with 3030 handi
« Reply #9 on: July 03, 2008, 02:02:52 AM »
Quote from: quickdtoo on June 27, 2008, 11:04:26 AM
Very nice shooting!! I tried BL-C2 and 150gr Nosler Partitions(cheap @ $5 a box!) but the best groups never compared to how well the 150gr Rem factory ammo shot, so I gave up on them. I have some 125gr Nosler BTs loaded up with BL-C2, but haven't shot them yet.

Tim

+1 on the 150 Rem. CL factory loads.  And the icing on the cake is, they work so well on deer sized game!  The 150 gr. CL opens adequately on straight lung shots and penetrates very, very well on quartering shots.  I love 'em. :)
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Re: New Load test with 3030 handi (Update)
« Reply #10 on: July 06, 2008, 06:33:12 AM »
Got back to range this morning with the crony and tested this load again, It looks like its a winner for my rifle.

Chronograph speeds for five shots
2185
2178
2184
2205
2223

If I done it correct, average= 2194.8

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Re: New Load test with 3030 handi (Update)
« Reply #11 on: July 07, 2008, 03:02:47 AM »
rugerfan - Which scope were you using for that target?  Looks great to me.
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Re: New Load test with 3030 handi (Update)
« Reply #12 on: July 07, 2008, 04:08:06 AM »
JP
Believe it or not its an old Bushnell ScopeChief IV command post that you can switch from post to fine crosshairs.
Ive had this thing for years and it still works.
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Re: New Load test with 3030 handi (Update)
« Reply #13 on: July 07, 2008, 04:28:12 AM »
Certainly can't complain about that, good work and nice shooting!! ;)

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Re: New Load test with 3030 handi (Update)
« Reply #14 on: July 08, 2008, 01:19:43 AM »
Tim, where is your report on your 30-30 AI? ??? 
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Re: New Load test with 3030 handi (Update)
« Reply #15 on: July 08, 2008, 02:49:18 AM »
What dpe  said. I am considering "improving" my new 30-30.I know that we are not allowed,under threat of  ,being fussed at  to use the "A" word.  :o  Doug
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Re: New Load test with 3030 handi (Update)
« Reply #16 on: July 08, 2008, 04:56:20 AM »
No 30-30AI report cuz I haven't been to the range, won't be until I get the all the home projects done. Between them, doctor and dental appts and other commitments, it may still be a while, I have 7 or 8 unfired guns to shoot. :-[

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Re: New Load test with 3030 handi (Update)
« Reply #17 on: July 08, 2008, 06:45:00 PM »
Guess Doug and I better come help ya. :D ;D ::)  DP.
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Re: New Load test with 3030 handi (Update)
« Reply #18 on: July 08, 2008, 06:47:53 PM »
 :) :) :)  Now that's a couple of real pals, willing to come do the chores and projects so Tim can go shooting.  What a crew.   :D

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Re: New Load test with 3030 handi (Update)
« Reply #19 on: July 08, 2008, 06:54:56 PM »
What chores?  I got some vice grips for them teeth, and Doug had an empty cup in his truck to listen to Tim's heart. ::)  DP.
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Re: New Load test with 3030 handi (Update)
« Reply #20 on: July 08, 2008, 06:59:45 PM »
Well, anything to get out to the range I always say.   ;D

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Re: New Load test with 3030 handi (Update)
« Reply #21 on: July 08, 2008, 08:36:18 PM »
Tomorrow would have been a range day, but I'll be replacing fascia board again, that's what I did today.... then new gutters.... then painting..... :-X

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Re: New Load test with 3030 handi (Update)
« Reply #22 on: July 09, 2008, 04:38:12 AM »
You have my sympathy Tim, I have a kitchen and bathroom to remodel soon as the ribs heal a bit more.  Till then I'm restricted to rim fires and little else.  Can't even run the press to do any reloading.

Think I'll take the little guns to the range today and worry about you not getting to shoot.   ;D

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