30br vs 30bra
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jimmymac
Jim McGregor
Sometimes I think UBR is like the red headed stepchild farting at the dinner table of Benchrest. IMO, it does not get promoted as much as it should by the powers that be. It is a lot of fun and highly competitive.
I agree, here in KY it is very popular and also agree that it is highly competitive. Excellent shooters across the board. Always a good time.
I still have to tweak a load for my grandson, he will be shooting in the Modified class. This will be his second UBR match.
Tim
Yes,
I am right at the same powder weight with my 30BRS with both H4198 and the N-130 so far with my testing in this particular rifle.
Tim
Dimner
I do believe in Captain Crunch.
Has anyone tried shooters world buffalo rifle with these cartridges?
For cast bullets it's been my goto replacement for H4891. Of course I'm comparing apples and oranges, but I would try those oranges to see if they would work in the BR/BRA cartridges. I just don't happen to shoot those. However, I have Oodles of SW buffalo, so if it worked, I may just give the BRA a go.
For cast bullets it's been my goto replacement for H4891. Of course I'm comparing apples and oranges, but I would try those oranges to see if they would work in the BR/BRA cartridges. I just don't happen to shoot those. However, I have Oodles of SW buffalo, so if it worked, I may just give the BRA a go.
jackieschmidt
Gold $$ Contributor
Since this thread started, I have revised my powder selection for my 30BR.
Before the Nationals, I was locked into 4198. However, just before we left, I got some N-130 to try. It shot great at 35.6 grns.
When I got to Raton, I had three powders with me, figuring the 6000 ft elevation and lack of humidity would mean some serious load development. H 4198, LT 30, and N-130.
On arriving, I decided to stick the exact same N-130 load in my Rifle that worked on the Gulf Coast. It shot great. So good that I decided to simply go with the N-130.
I had a good Nationals. My Rifle shot really well.
To heck with 4198.
Before the Nationals, I was locked into 4198. However, just before we left, I got some N-130 to try. It shot great at 35.6 grns.
When I got to Raton, I had three powders with me, figuring the 6000 ft elevation and lack of humidity would mean some serious load development. H 4198, LT 30, and N-130.
On arriving, I decided to stick the exact same N-130 load in my Rifle that worked on the Gulf Coast. It shot great. So good that I decided to simply go with the N-130.
I had a good Nationals. My Rifle shot really well.
To heck with 4198.
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If H-4198 is not available when mine runs out I will go to VV-N130 with no hesitations at all. Both of my 30BRs seem to shot just as good with it.
DaWhit
Silver $$ Contributor
Are you using 35.6 with 118s?
Only shot a few groups with that charge weight, but my 30 seems to like it with 118s.
Link
Silver $$ Contributor
I will have to switch powders soon. Is N130 better than LT30? In the straight 30BR ?
BoydAllen
Gold $$ Contributor
I have a supply of Jim Cline's 108s and he told me that the next best powder to H4198 is N130. If you look at his success in competition, I would venture to say that he knows what he is talking about.
In my rifles yes.
Same here, that is what my targets are telling me.
Tim
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