Combined Technology, Nosler or Winchester?

[Nandy]

I am looking information about reloading the Combined Technology Silver Ballistic Tip bullet on .30 caliber 150 gr. However, I can't find much information about the cartridge. Should I look in a Winchester reloading book or a Nosler reloading book? Is it in any book at all? I need a powder, low and high charge so I can start testing what my gun likes. Anybody can guide me in the right direction? I am a new reloader (it shows).
Thanks!

 

[JD338]

Nandy,

Any loading data you get from Winchester will be just for their ball powders. The Nosler RG#5 list 10 different powders for the 150 gr bullets in 30-06.
I would suggest IMR4350 or RL19 powders. Both will give you high velocity and fine accuracy. Federal GM215M primers usually give very good results as well.

Regards,

JD338

 

[Ol` Joe]

Use Noslers data for the ballistic tip bullet of similar caliber and wgt. The CT Ballistic tip is one of theirs.

 

[remingtonman_25_06]

The CT Btips can be loaded the same as any other BT, with the exception that you can put in a couple more grains of powder. If there is no pressure signs, and your accuracy is getting better, you can go 1 or2g above the regular data for the CT version. Reason being is the coating helps reduce pressure, but you can put 1 or2g more powder to bring the pressure back up to the top. Example being, my 25-06 loves the 85g BT and RL-19. Book calls for 57g MAX load. I can go up to 60g with the CT version which is good for 3700fps and .3" groups. Hope this helps.

 

[Nandy]

Thaks for the information. I have the nosler book but I could not find this especific bullet, hence the question. I will use the BT data. I have the IMR4350 powder and will probably get the RL19 to compare. I am waiting for my order of a box of these bullets to go to the range and try it. I can't wait. I have the CCI primers. I have already reloaded 10 165 gr sp bullets and they worked ok but I want to reload with my hunitng load. BTW, is that silver case good for reloading? I have mostly the Federal brass from years of shooting federal but recently changed to Winchester SBT. I just wonder what case should I use...
Thanks everyone!

 

[remingtonman_25_06]

I think the Winchester Nickel cases are tons better then the ones from Remington. The remington nickel cases have a rep for being the worst case out there for dimensions. Lapua and Norma brass are hands down the best, I think Winchester is the next best bet for you.