Powder general rules for cast bullet lee .309 for my 30-06 springfield.

[SebastianPL]

So I got oryginal lee .309-180 mould, and lee .309 calibrating kit.
Hm.... but hold on. Whitch powder I should use.
In my Gordon Tool I can use whatever, to achieve 1700fps. But whitch one is the correct. Generally speaking should I use the one recommended for 12ga (what!?). If so how to deal with such small quantities, like 30% of the shell. It's dangerous, as you all know.

Currently I'm testing air-fraying the bullets wit powder coat. Seams not so bad.
Thanks in advance for all help.

 

[PhilC]

Read this.

I'd also recommend you check out CastBoolits forum.

 

[Paul's Black Rifles]

This is from the same site that PhilC found.
".30-'06 "Gallery Load Tests – ©Ed Harris - 2014"
https://www.hensleygibbs.com/edharris/articles/3006galleytest.htm
I have not tried the loads listed and make no recommendation as to there safety!
Paul

 

[SebastianPL]

Read this.

I'd also recommend you check out CastBoolits forum.

Unfortunately it seams that only US IP's can get an login to cast bullets. I guess. I can't register there.

 

[jsn]

Can you get into this? I would use the 187gr data on page 192.

Lyman Cast Bullet Handbook 3rd Edition 198 : Lyman : Free Download, Borrow, and Streaming : Internet Archive

instructions for reloading cast bullet ammunition

archive.org

 

[Fire Dog]

Unfortunately it seams that only US IP's can get an login to cast bullets. I guess. I can't register there.

VPN…. Let’s you into “Geo Locked” places….
For what it’s worth, back in the day I used to load Lyman cast/gas checked bullets of 178gr with basically a full case of 4831 {the original surplus stuff that Hodgen started out with and I could buy for 50 cents a pound… bring your own container!} Shot fairly well but definitely NOT a “Gallery” round…!
If I was making pooper gallery loads using light shotgun powder loads I would also stuff a bit of kapok or even a bit of toilet paper {if fire hazard is not an issue} to hold the powder in place at the bottom of the case to avoid “Flash Ignition”/extreme pressure issues.