cast bullets in the carbine

[mannparks]

i have shot cast bullets for years in my bolt guns , and have used sucsesfully [accurate powder 5744]
i would like to try this powder in the carbine but can not find any load data for the carbine with 5744
any thoughts
bullet-- lyman 311359 drops @118 grs.
thanks---charles

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[imarangemaster]

Try looking at the CMP forum page. They had some information a few years back.

[browningautorifle]

If you can't find maufacturer data, I wouldn't do it.

[Bruce McAskill]

Accurate 5744 is a bulk powder that will NOT work in the carbine with any weight lead or jacketed bullet. Accurate only lists it for use in cases such as the 45-70 so it can take up space in the large cases. In accurate powders use #9 which is about the same as H110 or use 4100.

[c east]

5744= imr 4227..... works great with the lyman slug.... Charlie

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[INLAND44]

I don't like shooting lead in a gas-operated gun. If the M1 Carbine gas port or gas block leads-up, you could ruin the barrel by just removing the piston and putting it back to clean. The Carbine is getting too valuable to shoot anyway for the most part.

[JimF4M1s (Deceased)]

Agree with Inland44.
I know many do, but I stay away from cast bullets.
The cost of factory FMJ ammo is cheap compaired to ruining the piston threads.
And if you load your own you can get FMJ 110 gr bullets for about $136 per 1000.
Copper-Plated .30 Carbine 110gr RN

Jim