Recent content by Johnly

GRT = Gordon Reloading Tool, similar to Quick Load but free following the passing of the author. 69 gr. of RL-19 and 65 gr. of RL-17 simulate as maximum loads.

9.3x62, but it pre-dates the 30-06 by a few years.

308 Norma Mag is listed in GRT data base. 75 gr. of Retumbo or N570 is ~105% loading density with 3400 ft-lbs of ME at 51kpsi with the 200 NAB. 70 gr. of RL-22 is 100% loading density at 63kpsi and ~3700 ft-lbs. of ME. 71 gr. of 7828 is 100% loading density at 63kpsi and ~3800 ft-lbs. of ME...

I have far rarer M88 rifles, but my 358 was the longest search for one at a price I was willing to pay. I still have some 200 gr. Accubonds and I use 47 gr. of IMR 3031that delivers 2568 fps. This is maximum load by most manuals and over max in others. It's perfectly safe in my rifle. The 225...

I have dozens of lever guns, but my pre-64 M88 in 358 Win. would be my all around favorite. Cast bullets... Check, 38 caliber Pistol Bullets.... Check, 225 gr. Nosler Accubond.... Double Check. John

The 250 gr. R-P factory load clocks 2435 fps out of my rifle as a reference point. I can get 200 gr bullets moving out almost 2700 fps with 59.0 gr. H4895 and match the velocity of the 250 gr. factory ammo with 60gr. of RL-17.

I'll add Alliant MP-300 and Hodgdon Lil'Gun to the list.

Tubal 3000 is in the GRT database, but the 6mm ARC isn't. In the 6PPC using your barrel length and dimensions 27.9 gr. develops 3173 fps at 55kpsi with a loading density of 106%.

Just want to cross reference my chrono data and GRT with QL simulations. John

They started out as All-Sports in Portland, and I did some shopping there from time to time in late 70's.

I'm shooting 41.5 gr. of RL-15 at a LOA of 2.840 in my Remington 700 Ti clone with a 20" barrel. Accuracy is sub-MOA and the velocity is 2627 fps.

I use the same process that Ridge_Runner uses for forming 9.3x62 cases from 30-06 brass using a different (faster burning) flake powder that I have an abundance of and old oddball primers that I have no other use for. I've found that annealing the neck and shoulder area before forming helps...

My wife thinks I have too much stuff, while I'm just finding my comfort zone....:)

In my M70 30-06 I use the 190 gr. LRAB propelled with RL-17. Sub-MOA accuracy and the velocity is smoking when loaded to 270 pressures and 3.440" LOA.

I have a 6mm AR which is a 6.5 Grendel necked down to 6mm. It is built on a CZ5527 action and wears a 24" 1/10 twist Shilen barrel. The ARC has the shoulder pushed back .050", but the case capacity is close. I'll send you a spreadsheet of all my loading data if you PM me your email address.