Well, I picked up some Leverevolution powder today and since I had a decent sized box of 170gr Sierra bullets for the 30-30, I loaded them up today with a few different charges to see what the 30-30 likes and to see if it really offers anything over other powders. I used some CCIBR2 primers and some Winchester cases I had stockpiled on the bench, for just such an occasion. I don't plan on getting too crazy with this rifle, as it is just a Williams peep sight on it, so I am not looking for a new prairie dog rifle, just something fun to goof off with while at the range. If I can get my hands on some of the 170gr Nosler PT 2nds, well, that would be great too.
With the results Guy showed me, I don't see too much need with getting fancy and don't expect to beat the factory loads much, but I like to load, so I did.
I do however really miss the Lee Factory Crimp Die, once you use that, it is hard to go back to anything else. So I ordered one for the 30-30 and one for the 35 Rem. I also added a bag of 200gr Rem CLRN's in my cart for that load development. I am going to try the Leverevolution powder in that also. If it works, should be a cool whitetail set up. Wished I could get SilverTips as components, but oh well. It will be fun shooting the 30-30 and 35 Rem at the range since they are pretty low recoil and won't cost too much to shoot.
On another note, that Leverevolution powder goes through a measure like water. Similar to W748 or any other ball powder. Should make loading a little slicker not having to check every single load. Anyhow, I will get some targets up shortly after I get to the range. Should of went today, but the boy and I were goofing off together... Scotty
With the results Guy showed me, I don't see too much need with getting fancy and don't expect to beat the factory loads much, but I like to load, so I did.
I do however really miss the Lee Factory Crimp Die, once you use that, it is hard to go back to anything else. So I ordered one for the 30-30 and one for the 35 Rem. I also added a bag of 200gr Rem CLRN's in my cart for that load development. I am going to try the Leverevolution powder in that also. If it works, should be a cool whitetail set up. Wished I could get SilverTips as components, but oh well. It will be fun shooting the 30-30 and 35 Rem at the range since they are pretty low recoil and won't cost too much to shoot.
On another note, that Leverevolution powder goes through a measure like water. Similar to W748 or any other ball powder. Should make loading a little slicker not having to check every single load. Anyhow, I will get some targets up shortly after I get to the range. Should of went today, but the boy and I were goofing off together... Scotty
