LT-30 in 30BR

[DeerHunter82]

With H4198 out of the equation for the foreseeable future, I'm going to experiment with some LT-30. 205m, lapua brass, 118 gr bib. 17.5 Krieger. Any suggestions out there?

 

[RGRobinett]

The LT-30 is pretty decent: begin low - say, 32.0gr - with a solid JAM, and work up. The stuff I got (the original production LOT) is bulkier than the H-4198 (LOT#s I have), and needs a slightly heavier charge weight to achieve equal performance. There is some load DATA on the Accurate Arms web-site.Good shootin'! RG

OOOps - corrected to LT-30!!

 

[DeerHunter82]

Thanks Randy! You mention LT-32 above. I got my hands on LT-30, not 32. I did review the Accurate web site as you suggested. Happy to see your 118 Bib in the data!

 

[RGRobinett]

Thanks Randy! You mention LT-32 above. I got my hands on LT-30, not 32. I did review the Accurate web site as you suggested. Happy to see your 118 Bib in the data!

My bad - I corrected my original reply to LT-30. RG

 

[JimPag]

Thanks Randy! You mention LT-32 above. I got my hands on LT-30, not 32. I did review the Accurate web site as you suggested. Happy to see your 118 Bib in the data!

LT 30 works better in the south than it does up here in the North. When Allie Euber was alive we talked about it and he said the same thing. There was one guy up here in Maine who is the best shooter in New England who used it for a while and then gave up on it because it wasn't consistent up here in the Northeast. He went back to the old tried and true H4198. When it first came out I bought 176 pounds of the 1st batch. I sold all but 40 pounds to the guy's who I shoot against down south. I used it in one match in Johnstown NY and won it but I didn't put up too many x's to win the match and it didn't shoot for me like 4198. Since I have about 200 pounds of N130 I would go to that powder second before LT30. But N130 when the temp is 50 and below you have to throttle that stuff up also, but when you do it still shot better for me than LT30.

 

[Bill Norris]

With H4198 out of the equation for the foreseeable future, I'm going to experiment with some LT-30. 205m, lapua brass, 118 gr bib. 17.5 Krieger. Any suggestions out there?

The 125 gr. Nosler B T & 32.0 gr. of LT-30 produced 1/4 " groups from my 30BR. This is Lapua fire-formed brass with 205M primers and seated at .020 off the lands in a 1 - 17 Tw. Start lower and work up.

 

[DeerHunter82]

I appreciate everyone's response and feedback. I shoot primarily in the summer (at Pine Tree actually) so I am a northeast shooter. Don't bring out the benchrest stuff much outside of April through September. Cold temperatures aren't a factor for me. I look forward to giving the powder a run. Thanks again for the advice!

 

[cheek9075]

Do your home work with lt30, my load is 35gr with a 118gr bullet. I used to use h4198, tried lt30 and was impressed. Out done h4198, it's my go to powder for 30br now.

 

[RGRobinett]

New LT30 powder

LT 30 is coming out in January it is equal to 4198 but faster with less pressure. It looks exactly like LT 32 comparing the two together you cannot tell the difference LT 30 will shoot in a PPC,short PPC's,30 BR,223.I all the smaller cases ,anything that uses 4198 . it works really be good more...

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The LT-30 [in the jugs I purchased] were not the same as Lou was demonstrating/using that summer/season - not even close: it is bulkier and not any "faster' than H-4198. Still, it is a good/excellent option, it requires a slightly heavier charge weight to equal both precision and velocity - the latter just a 'head' issue. The people hereabouts using LT-30 are running 35.0-35.5gr, with 112-118gr bullet weights.
In my .220x30Deg. Russian, and .200" short .22BRs, with 52gr bullets, the LT-30 has worked exceptionally well. RG

P.S. CORRECTED to Lt-30!

 

[DeerHunter82]

I’ve finally gotten to putting together my hand loads for my new 30BR. As discussed, I’m using LT30. I started low at 32 and worked my way up. To 35.3. This is the first time I’ve loaded anything with a compressed powder charge. I guess my question is: how is possible to get 35+ gr of powder in the case and still maintain measured OAL? My Wilson die gave up on seating any further and I’m .012 off desired with my heaviest charge. Seeking some understanding and advice from the experts.

 

[DeerHunter82]

I’m using .323 bushing FYI

 

[jimmymac]

I’ve finally gotten to putting together my hand loads for my new 30BR. As discussed, I’m using LT30. I started low at 32 and worked my way up. To 35.3. This is the first time I’ve loaded anything with a compressed powder charge. I guess my question is: how is possible to get 35+ gr of powder in the case and still maintain measured OAL? My Wilson die gave up on seating any further and I’m .012 off desired with my heaviest charge. Seeking some understanding and advice from the experts.

A long drop tube will help greatly to get that powder in there nice and snug.. Get with Steve at Benchrite. He offers a nice funnel and drop tube combo that will help a lot.

The other thing you can do is remove shims from the seater die to achieve the selected seating depth when running compressed charges. This has worked for me in the past with compressed loads of H322 in my 30BR.

 

[jimmymac]

Pricey, but works

 

[DeerHunter82]

I appreciate your advice. Got the drop tube on order. Thank you.

 

[danyboy]

Do your home work with lt30, my load is 35gr with a 118gr bullet. I used to use h4198, tried lt30 and was impressed. Out done h4198, it's my go to powder for 30br now.

You're in Virginia, right ? Don't get much cold out there. Might be different in a more weather variation state.

 

[cheek9075]

You're in Virginia, right ? Don't get much cold out there. Might be different in a more weather variation state.

Well it goes from 0 to 100 where am at. Mostly shoot between 20 degree and 90 degree.

 

[therifler]

I’ve finally gotten to putting together my hand loads for my new 30BR. As discussed, I’m using LT30. I started low at 32 and worked my way up. To 35.3. This is the first time I’ve loaded anything with a compressed powder charge. I guess my question is: how is possible to get 35+ gr of powder in the case and still maintain measured OAL? My Wilson die gave up on seating any further and I’m .012 off desired with my heaviest charge. Seeking some understanding and advice from the experts.

drop tube i load 35.5 in mine 30 benchmark with the drop tube. but you can carefully shake it down makers a little more room but astill compressed.

 

[JEFFPPC]

Worked great for me. 1.0 gr. more than you H4198 load.
. Easy peasy.