cast bullet loads for 9.3 x 57

[bill439]

Have some .375 dia. cast bullets sized to .3672 @ 250grs.  anyone got any loads?  will start with Unique, Herco and 4198.  Hope to get accuracy at 1500-1600 fps.  Help, Bill439

[Reverend Recoil]

From Loaddata.com

Notes: Test rifle was a Husqvarna Model 146 with 24 3/4-inch barrel. Loads developed in Norma 9.3x57 brass, using CCI-200, Remington 9 1/2 and RWS-LR primers. All loads should be reduced by 10 percent and worked up carefully. (Handloader Issue #125)
Be Alert: Publisher cannot be responsible for errors in published load data.
 
270 Speer IMR IMR-4895 46.0 2,145
Remarks: good hunting load
270  Speer IMR IMR-4895 47.0 2,205
Remarks: maximum
270 Speer Winchester W-748 46.0 1,985
Remarks: accurate, mild
270 Speer Winchester W-748 48.0 2,165
Remarks: accurate, maximum
270 Speer IMR IMR-3031 42.0 2,110
Remarks: fair
232 Norma IMR IMR-3031 45.0 2,335
Remarks: Barnes data
232 Norma IMR IMR-3031 48.0 2,485
286 Norma IMR IMR-3031 40.0 2,000
232 Norma IMR IMR-4895 49.0 2,300
232 Norma IMR IMR-3031 46.0 2,300
286 Norma IMR IMR-4895 45.0 2,000
286 Norma IMR IMR-3031 41.0 1,900

[Reverend Recoil]

I forgot to add; Reduce these loads 15-20% and they should work well for you with cast bullets.

[bill439]

Thanks for the reply Rev.  I am very happy with the info you were kind enough to send.  I was hoping someone had some lead bullet loads they had already tried, giving me a one up.   The bullet I am using is a plain base 250gr. bullet and I am hoping to keep the speed to around 1500-1600 fps.  to make sure the bullet will not start leading.  Wish me luck and thanks again, Bill439

[Reverend Recoil]

Go to the Cast Boolet web site and search for 9.3x57 loads.  There are several listings of good loads.
http://castboolits.gunloads.com/

[bill439]

Rev. recoil, I see where you have used paper patch bullets in your 9.3 x 74 with great results.  I think I may give them a try as well.  I think this 9.3 x 57 should be ideal in the swamps of Louisiana.  Thanks again, Bill439