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22 long rifle reloading data

Rockchuck

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Looking to load some primed 22lr cases I have. Doing it because I like loading rounds. I enjoy loading about as much as shooting them. Anyway I need some loading data for a 40 gr heeled bullet. Anybody have any. Thanks all

Ed
 
Ed,
I picked up some 3N37 V-powder and dabbled a little with it, I started at about 1.2 gr. I'm casting a bullet modeled after the 50g UMC heeled in a mold made David Mos. I started that last winter and just haven't found the time to get back to it yet. Made a push breech seater so I wouldn't have to fight the crimp issue. My next order was going to include a pound of Null BP but I haven't placed that yet either.
I found the charges under 2 grains to be somewhat problematic, even with a Harrels. I have an antique Pacific dump that I planned to make a new rotor for - but there it sits.
As far as any other load data, there's a few more out there loading for the 22, over on Cast Boolits or ASSRA it's mentioned what loads they were using for Bullseye - I believe similar loading. The RF case will only take so much pressure before it ruptures, indicators of pressure become apparent real quick if you go too far - so tread lightly.
Share your findings,
Thanks,
Greg
 
Loaded my first rounds today just getting started loaded some 700x 1.5gr shoots pretty dang good. Will test some more and check the speeds will update on my progress.

Ed
 
Load up a few today and tested the speeds 700x 1.2 gr ave 1100 fps with a 23sd for 10 shots. Tested a few with unique 1.0gr 860fps ave 5 shots went to 1.2gr and the velocity jumped to 1275fps. So little increases mean a whole lot. Going to test some more but I need to size my bullets there running a little large. Haven't had a chance too shot any for groups rained today. Pretty interesting project. Just trying to get some bugs worked out before taking them too the range. 40gr rn bullet Old west moulds 45/45/10 bullet lube
 

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