CAST BULLET LOADS FOR AA SRB118

[tomon]

I load Cast Bullets, both gas checked and plain based, in 30-30, 308, 30-06, and 45-70. I have a surfeit of SRB118 and am looking for loads, both tried and true, and starting points. Please share your experiences with this old Data powder! Thanks in advance!

 

[jonbearman]

Where did you buy it.I have never heard of this surplus powder.

 

[tomon]

It was sold by Wideners or Midway back in the 1990s. It was about 8 Bucks a pound back then. Service Rifle Ball powder. My friend bought a case (32lbs) of it. He used about two pounds, and I inherited it from him. Loads posted for 223, 308, and 30-06.

 

[tomon]

 

[jonbearman]

I would not consider this powder for 45/70 period.There is not enough data available to support the use of this powder.AA5744 would be better with cast bullets in 45/70 and what kind of 45/70 are we referring to?

 

[tomon]

Yes, I agree, and I have a combination that shoots dy-no-mite! For 45-70, I use a 378gr RNGC with 21gr of 2400. It holds the X-ring at 100 yds through my Pedersoli Remington Rolling Block.