LT-30 in my PPC

[jimmymac]

Looking for a good starting load for LT-30 in my PPC. I shoot 65 to 72 grain bullets. Was thinking that 26.5 grains might be a good place to start.

I've found a couple older threads here, but not that much info unless I'm missing something so I want to throw this back out there. Hoping @BartsBullets will chime in. Just looking for a push in the right direction since I have some of this powder to play with.

 

[358WCF]

Not Bart, but FWIW I had to stop at 26gr of LT30 with 63gr flatbase in Sako USA brass. Western Powder #1 manual lists charges from 23.8 to 26.5 for 65s & 23.3 to 25.9 with 72s with Norma brass. Maybe someone will post with other brass options?

 

[BartsBullets]

Looking for a good starting load for LT-30 in my PPC. I shoot 65 to 72 grain bullets. Was thinking that 26.5 grains might be a good place to start.

I've found a couple older threads here, but not that much info unless I'm missing something so I want to throw this back out there. Hoping @BartsBullets will chime in. Just looking for a push in the right direction since I have some of this powder to play with.

I’m normally shooting 27.1 to 27,5 of LT30

Bart

 

[rogina]

I’m normally shooting 27.1 to 27,5 of LT30

Bart

My choice is LT 31.

 

[jimmymac]

My choice is LT 31.

I have read about guys blending this. How many grains and what is case fill like?

 

[rogina]

I have read about guys blending this. How many grains and what is case fill like?

Blend 50/50 and start at 26.5 grains. Do not go over 27.5 as it does not like pressure for accuracy with a 68 grain bullet.

 

[No manches"]

My choice is LT 31.

Let me Get this right"..
Mix 50/50 of LT30&LT32????

 

[Mulligan]

Let me Get this right"..
Mix 50/50 of LT30&LT32????

Lot's, maybe most shooters in Western Colorado use LT-31 (50/50 blend)
Works good.
CW

 

[joshb]

I use LT 32. Sorry. Can’t help.

 

[6bra1k]

My choice is LT 31.

I WAS GOING TO MENTION THIS THE OTHER DAY, BUT FIGURED WE WOULD GET "THE SKY IS FALLING, THE SKY IS FALLING" FROM ALL THE RELOADING BOOK FOLKS. it is a common powder in 6ppc.

 

[Tim Singleton]

I WAS GOING TO MENTION THIS THE OTHER DAY, BUT FIGURED WE WOULD GET "THE SKY IS FALLING, THE SKY IS FALLING" FROM ALL THE RELOADING BOOK FOLKS. it is a common powder in 6ppc.

Yea
thisll prolly get shutdown soon

 

[Mulligan]

Yea
thisll prolly get shutdown soon

I think the folks at Accurate Powder actually suggested it a bunch of years ago.
I will try and dig up the thread.
CW

 

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So this is from like 10 years ago. Is the newer blend still near the same? I know from lot to lot it might vary!
ty Don

 

[Mulligan]

So this is from like 10 ywars ago. Is the newer blend still near the same? I know from lot to lot it might vary!
ty Don

Not a clue.
I have switched back to shooting straight LT-32 and am learning N-133. To be completely truthful, in this arid climate, N-133 kicks my but every darn time I take some to the range. It has won most of the battles, but in the end, I think I will prevail. I have a handle on it with my Waldog, it is just the PPC that just plain tricks me. LT-32 is just steady as a rock.
CW

 

[6bra1k]

Yea
thisll prolly get shutdown soon

yes i have been wanting to try it.
someone just had both 30 and 32 in stock, so i bought a lb of each and will give it a try.

 

[No manches"]

yes i have been wanting to try it.
someone just had both 30 and 32 in stock, so i bought a lb of each and will give it a try.

I'm still scratching my head!....

Are you guy's seriously mixing both powders?..

WHAT in the HELL!

 

[Mulligan]

I'm still scratching my head!....

Are you guy's seriously mixing both powders?..

WHAT in the HELL!

Read post 13 above. That is straight from the manufacturer
CW

 

[rogina]

I WAS GOING TO MENTION THIS THE OTHER DAY, BUT FIGURED WE WOULD GET "THE SKY IS FALLING, THE SKY IS FALLING" FROM ALL THE RELOADING BOOK FOLKS. it is a common powder in 6ppc.

I am sure some readers are sitting on the edge of their chairs.

 

[rogina]

I am not suggesting anyone blend powders. I talked to the manufactor firstand was told lt30 and lt32 could be blended. If blending scares you, DON'T DO IT.