Author Topic: Reduced loads (Read 530 times)

ABaker · « **on:** September 24, 2005, 11:40:59 AM »

I want to load up a plinker load for my Encore in 22-250. I have heard mixed opinions on doing this. Some people say that it is a bad idea. Has anyone tried this? Could I cut my load by 30-50%?

ricciardelli · « **Reply #1 on:** September 24, 2005, 02:49:55 PM »

I wouldn't...

Redhawk1 · « **Reply #2 on:** September 24, 2005, 03:18:50 PM »

i would not even consider it. I thought full loads were plinking loads.

Catfish · « **Reply #3 on:** September 24, 2005, 03:19:10 PM »

There is alot of talk about detination with lite loads of slow burning powders. These have never been duplacted in any lab, but they still make me nevervious. They can be loaded safley with lite loads of shotgun powder though. Mag. primers is recomanded with these loads as the case has such a small amount of powder in it that they are needed for uniform ignation. Try 10 gns. of 700X or Red Dot and see how you like it. These will be very lite load, but should be good to 50 yrds. or so.

turbocat · « **Reply #4 on:** September 24, 2005, 05:23:44 PM »

go to hodgdon's web site, get their 800 number, and call them. tell them what you are interested in achieving, and they will give you several reduced loads. i did , and they work great for what i wanted and accurate to boot. one reason i reload is to make a round work for me, you don't always have to have max loads , or max velocity.

Val · « **Reply #5 on:** September 25, 2005, 05:14:04 AM »

Reduced loads with some powders could indeed be dangerous. Look at the Speer reloading manual. They spell out reduced load recipes for just about all the various calibers and bullet weights. These reduced loads have been tested and should be very safe to use.

Castaway · « **Reply #6 on:** September 25, 2005, 06:59:37 AM »

When all else fails, call Sierra.

ABaker · « **Reply #7 on:** September 25, 2005, 09:03:55 AM »

Good advise Val, I looked in my Speer Manual and the load listed looks pretty good. The loads for my 22-250 listed are as follows:

40 Grain bullet: 9-11 grains of SR4759
45 Grain Bullet: 9.5-11.5 grains of SR4759
50 Grain bullet: 10-12 grains of SR4759
55 Grain Bullet: 11-13 grains of SR4759

I am going to try it, if the local reloading store carries that kind of powder. Why not?

pagris · « **Reply #8 on:** September 26, 2005, 07:19:13 AM »

ABaker: I have had excellent results using SR 4759 for reduced loads. I would definitely suggest that you try to find or order some - it can be a little difficult to find. It has worked a lot better for me than published loads using IMR4198 or H4895 in various short action calibers. Good luck with it.