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.30-30 Ackley Load
« on: April 29, 2013, 03:55:58 AM »
Finally, after dealing with a lot of difficulties such as lack of range time, waiting for components to show up in the market place, etc., I was able to find out the perfect load for my converted .30-30 Ackley Handy:
Nosler BT 125 gr
IMR-4198 33.5 gr
Ojive length: 2.16 inches
Winchester Large Rifle primers

Yesterday I was able to make sub-inch groups with this load.

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Re: .30-30 Ackley Load
« Reply #1 on: April 29, 2013, 02:33:09 PM »
What kind of velocity are you getting?

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Re: .30-30 Ackley Load
« Reply #2 on: April 30, 2013, 03:22:07 AM »
Determination of velocity will come next.  First I had to develop an accurate load.  I will determine velocity in the coming weeks as time comes available to go to the range.  I will keep you posted.

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Re: .30-30 Ackley Load
« Reply #3 on: April 30, 2013, 04:54:12 AM »
Mine shoots sub-MOA one shot groups out to 1000 yards with every load that I have tried in it. Feels good to get them running the way they should, eh? I use H4198 for some loads... Mostly with 150 BT's.
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Re: .30-30 Ackley Load
« Reply #4 on: April 30, 2013, 01:41:30 PM »
Mine shoots sub-MOA one shot groups out to 1000 yards with every load that I have tried in it. Feels good to get them running the way they should, eh? I use H4198 for some loads... Mostly with 150 BT's.

HeeHee..... mine too...  but only to 200yds...  don't have further to shoot just yet

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Re: .30-30 Ackley Load
« Reply #5 on: May 02, 2013, 09:50:18 AM »
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Re: .30-30 Ackley Load
« Reply #6 on: May 03, 2013, 05:22:08 AM »
any follow up range reports on this?