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Offline daws401

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reloading for my 1895 (30-40 krag)
« on: February 25, 2012, 09:49:09 AM »
I have a restored Win. 1895 in .30 U.S (30-40). It is NOT a carbine, I realize that its a very old gun and I would like to shoot a slow/low press. load out of it that will still be lethal at 150yds. I like Heavy bullets like 220's, but will take advise on all. Any advise?


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Re: reloading for my 1895 (30-40 krag)
« Reply #1 on: February 25, 2012, 10:03:56 AM »
Here's the data I'm using with RL7 if you are interested.  I like the slow burning powders in the older guns as pressure spikes are minimal.  I'm currently using this with 180 gr. Hornady BTSP's and not pushing the upper limits.  My current load is 26.5 gr. RL7 and this gives me enough energy to maintain 1600FPS at 150 yards for the Hornady SP.  After discussion with Hornady they stated that 1600 needs to be maintained at the terminal end for good expansion.  I have a set loaded up, but I'm awaiting warmer weather to shoot for groups.  Devestating on a Milk jug of water though at this point.  hehe
 
Bullet: Lyman # 311644 190 gr. (#2 alloy)
Powder: RX7 (Reloader 7)
Start grains:19.5 = 1522 fps.
Max grains: 28.5 =2062 fps
Over all length @ 2.925" BC: .272 SD: .286
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Tacklebury --}>>>>>    Multi-Barrel: .223 Superlite, 7mm-08 22", .30-40 Krag M158, .357 Maximum 16-1/4 HB, .45 Colt, .45-70 22" irons, 32" .45-70 Peeps, 12 Ga. 3-1/2 w/ Chokes, .410 Smooth slugger, .45 Cal Muzzy, .50 Cal Muzzy, .58 Cal Muzzy

also classics: M903 9-shot Target .22 Revolver, 1926 .410 Single, 1915 38 S&W Break top Revolver and 7-shot H&R Trapper .22 6" bbl.

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Re: reloading for my 1895 (30-40 krag)
« Reply #2 on: February 25, 2012, 11:39:50 AM »
Thx. tacklebury, I'll take your advice and go with it.
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Re: reloading for my 1895 (30-40 krag)
« Reply #3 on: February 25, 2012, 03:49:09 PM »
No problem and enjoy.  Thinking I might get some 220gr. RN on the way from Hornady to play with too.  With the 180's I cannot get close to the rifling.  I was also wanting to try some 210 gr. Leads from Montana bullet works.  ;)
 
http://www.montanabulletworks.com/308_Rifle.html
 
 
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Tacklebury --}>>>>>    Multi-Barrel: .223 Superlite, 7mm-08 22", .30-40 Krag M158, .357 Maximum 16-1/4 HB, .45 Colt, .45-70 22" irons, 32" .45-70 Peeps, 12 Ga. 3-1/2 w/ Chokes, .410 Smooth slugger, .45 Cal Muzzy, .50 Cal Muzzy, .58 Cal Muzzy

also classics: M903 9-shot Target .22 Revolver, 1926 .410 Single, 1915 38 S&W Break top Revolver and 7-shot H&R Trapper .22 6" bbl.

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Re: reloading for my 1895 (30-40 krag)
« Reply #4 on: February 27, 2012, 01:30:15 AM »
I would suggest finding copies of two articles written by Ken Waters (Peterson's Rifle and Handloader magazines) for the 'Pet Loads' column he wrote 25-35 years.  Waters has since retired.
 
The second more up to date article was about reloading for a reporduction M1895 exclusively!
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Re: reloading for my 1895 (30-40 krag)
« Reply #5 on: March 01, 2012, 01:23:42 PM »
Hi Couger,
 
I believe it is the Wolfe Publishing Company's Rifle and Handloader magazines to which you refer. They may have copies of the magazines or alternatively they sell Ken Waters "Pet Loads Complete Volume". It is over one thousand pages and at least for me is very enjoyable reading. First article was from November 1968 and the second was September 1985.
 
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